Swimming

I lovc summer for the swimming. We hit the pool today and it was a BLAST! Even Mason loved it. He wasn't so excited about his floaty thing. I think me letting go of him made him nervous. So, I held him. He didn't mind the cold though because we stood there while he kicked and cooed at Brooklyn. She floated around in her arm floaties, loving every minute of it. It was way fun. I can't wait to go to the park with the crowd next week. (to see what I'm talking about click here. I'm also loving the summer for the time we finally get to spend with Jon. His Journal crap is finally tapering off and he has time to play in the evenings. The last couple days we've spent flying Brooklyn's kite. Tonight's didn't work so well, but he was VERY successful a few days ago.

As he says, "Real men fly princess Kites!"




It's fun to watch them play together. I love it. If we're not flying the kite, we must be playing with bubbles. They're Brooklyn's new favorite. She hasn't even really asked for sidewalk chalk this year which is a little surprising. She is loving her Daddy time as much as he is, I'm sure. It's great to watch them play and Mason really loves to play too. He giggles on occasion. He thinks Brooklyn is always funny, and if we're lucky, Jon and I can get a giggle now and then.

Brooklyn received a package yesterday from my dear sister. The joys of living far from family is that Birthdays last around a month. Brooklyn LOVES it. Sara sent a Barbie car, a cinderella barbie, and a Belle purse. Brooklyn was in HEAVEN. First order of business? Undressing Cinderella. But, due to wardrobe complications we've decided that Cinderella gets to stay dressed from now on. When Sara asked her what her favorite thing was; Brooklyn said, "the treats in the purse." I thought, "Of course, you spend $30 or more and she likes the $1.00 salt water taffy". But, that's standard toddler I'd say. She's been driving the car ever since and only Snow White and Cinderella are allowed to ride. Her ballerina Barbie has yet to make it into the car. Oh well, to each his own, I guess. It's fun to see her play with new things. And, she has no shortage of imagination. That is for sure.

Moving on again: I never told you all about my awesome datenight! We went to Centro (pronounced Chentro) downtown. It is this yummy "New York" Italian place and it was TASTEY! We had a great time just catching up and talking about where we might want to move next summer. Unfortunately, Debbi and Wade didn't have such a great time. Mason puked right after we left, wouldn't ever take his bottle and I guess, except for a short power nap with Wade, screamed the majority of the time. I feel really bad too. So much for me really getting into going on dates. I'm certain people can handle my screaming kids, but I feel so darn guilty! It super fun though and much needed so, again, THANKS DEBBI AND WADE! Well, I think I've babbled enough so, I'm off to tackle May's picture folder!