Kate's 1st Swim Lesson

 Kate had her very first swim lesson today with Miss Elisabeth at Green Meadow. She was super excited all day when I told her she was going to have 'Swim Practice' this afternoon. She had seen Elisabeth lifegaurding  the last week at the pool and I had her talk to her several times so she would remember her from the previous summers and when she had taught Noah and Rachel how to swim. Kate only got just a little nervous when I explained that she wouldn't be wearing her arm swimmies while she was having the lesson. She did great though! She walked down into the water with a noodle and started the lesson. She let Elisabeth hold her while she kicked and she blew bubbles with her mouth. She still can't seem to blow air out of her nose (which is a little scary for her when she gets water in her nose). She let her help her go under water and she wore her 'big girl' goggles to swim. She was so darn cute. She did a great job and she can't wait to go again. Mom and I both had a good laugh or two at some of her antics -- She's a funny girl. After the lesson she and Rachel watched Elisabeth swim some laps. I know she is excited for Wednesday's lesson to get here now!

Feeding The Ducks

 I had been promising Kate that we would go and feed the ducks soon -- Seemed like every time we got ready to go, the bread was gone! : ) Today was the day. We headed over to the park by the court house and they found a patch of ducks to feed. They all still get excited about feeding them. Makes me happy to see it. So sweet.

GMST 2012: First Practice

 We had the first swim practice of the summer today for Green Meadow Swim Team. The 2012 season opened this morning with a pancake breakfast and the first practice. The kids were excited and happy that it is getting started again - I think they missed swimming! I'm glad they are happy to be back in the water. We joined Green Meadow for a summer swim membership this year, so I'm sure we're going to be spending a lot of time in the water. Kate was happy to see her little friend Elizabeth, from last season. They were cute to watch together again. Good times ahead. : )

Homemade Sidewalk Paint

 The kids loved painting with homemade sidewalk paint. I had found a quick and simple recipe online and decided to mix some up for the kids while Kate was napping to see if it worked. Work, it did and the kids thought it was pretty cool. It looked just like sidewalk chalk when it dried. I enjoyed seeing their creations when they were all done.

Sidewalk Paint Recipe
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
food coloring -- I used gel food coloring that you find in the grocery stores.
Mix well and add happy kids and a nice big driveway : )

Kate's Drawing of Mamaw

Kate has been getting better and better at drawing lately. Her usual works of 'heart' are mostly circles and lines, but lately, as you can see, these circles and lines are gaining personality. She brought me this piece the other night telling me it was picture of her Mamaw. I had to label it, date it, photograph it (for myself) and help a certain sweet three year old deliver it to her Mamaw the next day. Too sweet.

Noah: First Day of Kindergarten --- Last Day of Elementary School

Check out these two photos of our boy! He has grown so much and come so far in four short years! Love you Noah!!!