Swim like a fish!

Allie and her side kick, Emma Cate, finished up their third year of swim lessons with Ms. Carla this week. She said they should "swim competitively," so I do have to brag on them a bit. They are quite the little fishies! Below are some video clips of their progress from the week. Good job girls!
Never hard to get a pose out of these two.

Finally!

Those of you who have tried to snap a shot of Mary actually looking at the camera much less smiling know how highly unusual this picture is. It started raining, so the girls put on their rain coats to go play. Mary was so excited, that she must not have been thinking "don't smile" like I think she often thinks. I said, say cheese, and she turned around and said "CHEESE!!!!" Just like that. This may sound unremarkable, but I've said that maybe 500 times, and it hasn't happened...until today!

One Tired Monkey

Allie was a great little monkey. She and her monkey pals did great for the recital. Mary is enjoying the dandelions , and Garrett is finally awake for a picture after bath. Bunny left today, so we are officially on our own. How could she and mom just leave me like this?! I say that every time we have another one. The last two weeks have been action packed, so I'm very thankful to have had all their help. The girls very much enjoyed them both being here as well. SO THANK YOU BOTH!

Singin and a Dancin!

This weekend has been full of excitement for Allie. Those of you who know her, know she loves to sing and dance for an audience, so here are a few clips of her big debut. One is from her preschool "graduation". The other are from her dress rehearsal for dance recital which is tonight.

Caught a Dimple

Garrett has a prominent dimple on one of his cheek, but it is hard to catch. I got it this morning though. He's doing well! Not much to report though because he just sleeps all day. Guess we will enjoy it will it lasts!

Summer Time!

Feels like summer in Texas! Yesterday Garrett went on his first outing. I apprehensively took all 3 to the park for a MOPS get together after mamma lion encouraged me that we'd be fine...and that she promised to help me watch them..particularly Mary. THANKS! Of course it went fine. Garrett slept the whole time, and Allie and friends found a nice creek to wade in. They had a blast, and it officially felt like summer had arrived. Mary attended "school" one day a week this year and her end of the year party was today. She was more concerned about the gummy worm she was eating than getting a picture with her sweet teachers. She LOVED going, and I LOVED her going so I could get a day off every week. Allie finishes up at the end of the week!

Stretching Out

Here's a little clip of Garret enjoying his first Sunday afternoon. This is no swaddling baby. He likes to be all stretched out.