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Fun In the Sun

We had so much fun playing in the pool while Jason was home. I think we spent almost every afternoon/evening there. The boys loved it and Jack got really good with his swimming. Jack started swimming classes this week and is doing really well. His teacher says that as long as he keeps his face in the water he does great.

Jason took Ethan down the slide once and he didn't really like it, which surprises me, since he LOVES the slide in the park. But I'm sure once he gets used to it, he will love this one too. Next summer will be a whole different story, I'm sure!


One day we took the boys up the street to the beach at Lake Alatoona. Jack wanted to build a sand castle, so he and Daddy built while Ethan and I played in the shade (it was about 100 that day). Hopefully we'll have a boat once Jason's done with his Army training and then we can fully enjoy living so close to a lake. I know Jack keeps asking for one.


Ethan has been doing really well with all his therapies. We started occupational therapy almost 4 weeks ago and each time the therapist comes she comments on how much he's improved during the week. He's now trying to feed himself with his silverware. Not all the time, but every now and then he fusses until he can get the fork or spoon and get it into his mouth. He does a pretty good job. I'm so proud of all the hard work he does and how well he's picking everything up.

On some good news, we got an offer on our old house last week and are hoping to close on it sometime in August (the buyers are closing on their house then). Knock on wood that everything goes according to plan. We're moving out the remaining furniture this weekend and I can't wait to get our dining room table into the formal dinning room - especially since we're having a 4th of July party this weekend and can really use the table!


These are pictures of Ethan "swimming" in the pool. He figured out a the end of Jason's vacation that he could actually move around in the water and not just have to sit in the same spot and splash. Now I just need to find some pool toys for him to play with. Plus, start working on some OT exercises with him. These boys sleep so well when we can burn some extra energy out of them right before bedtime.

Jason is coming home tomorrow for a long weekend and Jack can't wait for the 4th. We've got the house all decorated and big plans for the holiday, starting with a playdate pool party/BBQ tomorrow with the old playgroup. I'll be sure to take lots of photos over the weekend and post them soon. Hope you all have a safe and happy 4th of July.

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