Swim Lessons

At the start of January both Caleb and Luke began swim lessons with UL's Cardinal Splash. While Caleb is an old pro at lessons, this was Luke's first time to take them. The first week was a little rocky, but as time progressed he did much better, and was all smiles as he jumped in and swam around. Thankfully, Jackson was in his group so he had a friend with him the whole time. 

Luke and Jackson waited (not so) patiently on the side. There were some noodle fights, lots of splashing, and many kick boards thrown in the pool. :)

Luke worked with Ms. Elise on swimming unassisted with the noodle, using a kick board, and jumping in the pool.

Caleb's group swam at the opposite side of the pool so I didn't get many good pictures of him. But, in this video, he is working on his backstroke.

Taco Thursday

A conversation at dinnertime tonight...

Caleb, Luke, and I are sitting around the table and the boys are eating. Creed walks in.

Me: Look, Creed! Luke was so hungry that he ate two tacos tonight. He really likes them.

(Luke is covered with taco sauce but has a giant grin on his face.)

(Luke rarely eats meat, so two tacos is huge.)

Caleb: We don't really love the food. We just eat it to make you happy.

Creed: Hahahahaha (as he doubles over laughing.)

Recently

A few weeks ago Caleb was recognized during his weekly chapel service. Caleb was called on stage and awarded a certificate for doing a good deed. Creed was able to attend (the school emailed us the night prior) and said that it was really sweet. 

We are so proud of our mature and thoughtful son! Way to go, Caleb!

Luke loves his new digger and his Daniel Boone coonskin cap. 

Apparently the donut holes needed to go for a ride in his trailer.

No words for this.

Me: Caleb, I got you some new sunglasses.

Caleb: Thanks. Could you get me some Cardinal red ones?

Sugar & Spice with Mom and Dad

Didn't I mention that he really likes his coonskin cap?!!

Dunking chocolate chip cookies in milk and talking about how much we miss Marshma and Papa. (Cookies and Reese Cups always bring up Papa conversations!)

Luke got new pajamas from the Durst family for his birthday and to say that he loves them would be an understatement. I think he wore them around the clock for at least the first two days. In this picture we are actually over at a neighbor's house playing.

Monday morning we got the dreaded 4:30 am call that school was cancelled (AGAIN!) and later woke up to this sight:

So, we spent Monday morning in pjs, playing Play Doh. Thankfully we live about one mile from a Chick fila and were able to meet neighbors there for lunch and to let the boys run off some steam. 

Playing restaurant

What you like?

Celebrating Luke

On Monday I took a little snack, mini-cupcakes, and ice cream to Luke for him to share with his friends. They were so cute, wearing their party hats and singing Happy Birthday to Luke. I actually pulled Caleb out of class for a few minutes so he could join the party as well.  

On Mondays, Luke has eight friends in his class- seven boys and one girl.

Monday evening Grandmom, Grandpa, Grandma, and Grandaddy came over for cookie cake and to give Luke his big "joint" present from them, as well as Marshma and Papa.

He L-O-V-E-S it!

Our Fun Sunday

Sunday we took the boys up to the Newport Aquarium. We hadn't been since Caleb was around two, so it was great to visit and see everything again. It was super fun because Grandmom came with us too!

(Sadly, at this moment Luke is licking the glass...)

Looking for Nemo and Dory

Luke tried (unsuccessfully) to touch the shark as it swam by. He did had fun splashing in the water, though.

Sunday evening we came home and Luke opened his presents from us. Love, love his smile.

This boy loves his trucks!

Luke's Birthday Party

On Saturday, Luke celebrated with friends and family at KaZoing Party & Play. The kids had so much fun in both the bouncy room and the play room, and seemed to wear themselves out. Luke was super happy and excited, and it took a lot to get him out when our time was up. 

Even on the "sports" setting, most of my pictures are blurry.

The kids played in the bouncy room for an hour and then came to the party room for snacks, cupcakes, and ice cream.

Then it was on to the playroom!