Swim Lessons

Griffin started swim lessons this week.  The first two day were pretty rough with lots of tears.  Thank goodness they only last 15 minutes and if it wasn't for the sucker at the end I don't think we'd have made it through!  Day three it clicked and Griff got right in the pool and did great.  Day four was today and he was swimming underwater and jumped off the diving board twice.  We have two weeks left and I can't wait to see how he progresses!

Stolen Post

I was reading Nicole's blog and she asked adorable Avery a list of questions.  I think it's so cute and fascinating to hear kids perspective on things at different ages.  So I thought it would be cute to do the same with Griffin.  It was pretty hilarious and at one time Jason suggested we wait for morning and start fresh...ha!  Here it goes:
What is your name: Jake (hmm..not a great start). He was being silly and eventually said "I'm Griffin"
How old are you: "I'm 2.  Mommy is 3" (times 10 ha)
What's your favorite animal: "umm a giraffe"
What is your favorite color: "Red"
Who is your best friend: "Ra Ra"- that's what he calls RJ.  
What do you want to be when you are all grown up: "Naaaa...I'm 2" :)
What is your favorite movie: "Toy Story"
What is your favorite book: "Train Book"
What makes you happy: "Lluvia makes you happy"- that's my friend and RJ's mom :)
What makes you sad: "No, I'm not sad, I'm happy"
What is your favorite food to eat: "sausage"
What is your favorite song to sing: "The Rocket Song at school day" - he's been at summer camp the past 2 weeks and the theme this week was Space
What is your favorite game to play: "with Ra Ra"
What is your favorite sport to play: "Soccer"
Where does Daddy work: "at the building office".   Side note I don't want to forget- Yesterday G told me he was going to ride the "alligator" with daddy at work.  I couldn't figure out what he was talking about and finally he said "and push the buttons"..."ohhh you mean elevator".  "Yes mommy elegator".  Smile!
Where does Mommy work: "in the library with the parachute"...apparently story time is my job!


This was hilarious for us and I can't wait to see how his answers change as he does.  Thanks Nicole for the great idea!

FOOD!

 I tried some rice cereal with Ella, and just like Griffin, she was less than thrilled.  So, I waited a few weeks and tried again with some butternut squash I made her.  She gobbled it up and has been doing great with the spoon.  We've also tried peas this week, which she ate but she definitely likes the squash the most!  Next week I'm going to make her some sweet potatoes...yummy!  

Hmmmm....

 I think I like it!

 Can I have some more?

Pretty please mommy?

Salty the Seal

 We've tried several different "flotation devices" for Griffin this summer.  This one has been the best by far.  Griffin still loves Mickey and as soon as he saw the seal he said, "That's Salty" and he was sold.  It allows him to paddle and kick freely and you can take the foam pieces out to make it harder for him.  He has to kick and paddle to stay up and he can swim all around the pool.  Griffin has become quite the fish this summer. He can hold his breath and swim underwater for quite awhile.  We are excited for him to start swim lessons next week!  

Don't mind the outfit...he had his pj top on with his Yo Gabba underwear and insisted on wearing "Salty" all around the house.

Love that little bootie!

Catch Up

 I have been a bad blogger lately so I'm going to try to catch up!  We had a great 4th of July.  We went swimming with friends and then to La Centerra for the Big Backyard celebration.  They had tons of fun things for the kids to do.  Griffin had a blast but it was HOT!!!

 Ella loved her first ride on Daddy's sholders!

 Snack break at the pool

 Me and my baby girl

 Ella took a nap while we were swimming

 Ready for the festival!

 Griffin met his first clown, and loved her!

 Griffin and RJ both got blue doggie balloon animals

 Cheeeeeese

 They always want the same

 Going to see the big firetruck

 RJ ready to go

 Jason showed him all the parts

 RJ wasn't feeling the love...ha

 Time for the obstacle course

So much fun!!!

Happy 5 months Ella!

Little Miss Ella turned 5 months old on Saturday.  I was in Fredricksberg for a girls trip, and Jason stayed home and kept the kiddos (don't worry, he had lots of help from Gigi and Papa J).  Every time I called to check on the kids, I would ask what Ella was doing and Jason would always say "She's just smiling".  Pretty much sums up our precious girl, she's the happiest baby and so content.  In true second child fashion, I didn't get her in for her four month check up until she was almost 5 months...oops.  Anyways, Ella is now 25" tall and weighs 16 pounds.  She put on quite the show for Dr. D and the nurse, laughing and cooing.  She kept looking at all of us to make sure all eyes were on her...Ha!  We love you baby girl!

Let Freedom Ring!

Muffin Man