Fourth of July

For the Fourth of July we went down to Misti, Ardeis and Sureya's house. We joined them for a barbeque and some swimming. Sitting in Misti's pool on a wonderful summer day overlooking the ocean was so relaxing. Chase didn't get many pictures because he insisted on being the camera man but he had a great time exploring the new toys (not to mention the cabinets, closets, remotes, telephone system, CD player and he even managed to set off the panic button on their alarm system). Misti's mom, Ida, was there and was a huge help with the babies. She was great and it allowed Ryan and I a few minutes of adult time :)

Movers and Paddlers

Here are some new videos of my little ones. Olivia is really getting around. She can get up on her hands and knees but is still moving with her belly on the ground. The other video is of Chase swimming last weekend. He has a floaty vest on. He is doing great and loves going to the pool. I have found it so much more relaxing now that I don't have to worry about him every second. We have been hitting the pool 2-3 times during the week. I probably would go more but I need another mother to go with because it is really hard to go by myself. I tried one day last week and I was so frazzled after struggling to keep Chase in the big pool (he wanted to run back and forth between the kiddie pool and the big pool) and then getting them both changed into dry clothes (what a fiasco) I must have said "don't touch the toilet" twenty times. I decided I wouldn't try that again for a while.

Little Swimmer

Here Chase is getting his award on the last day, doesn't he look sooo happy :)

Despite all of the trauma we endured Chase has grown a lot as a swimmer. He is kicking really well and with a swimming vest on he is able to keep himself above the water and move around in the pool. Today we went swimming with some friends and he had so much fun being independent in the pool. He was having a great time, which for a boy who hated being in the pool just a few months ago this is a major accomplishment.