First Swimming Lesson

I finally signed Gabe up for his first swim lesson at the aquatic center.  I figured since he kept talking about going swimming, and his older cousins are taking classes, it was time to get started.  He will be swimming twice a week for 4 weeks in the level 1 class.  And then we will see from there.  I was very impressed at how well he did last night for his first lesson!  He was blowing bubbles, and even putting his face in the water.  He does very good with a "teacher" type figure and seem to really trust them. 

I am very proud of my little fish....I mean Shark!

Family Visits

Over the last few weeks, we have enjoyed visits from both sides of our Family.  First Nana and Grandpa spent a week with us and took Gabe all over the place.  They visited the local bounce house, pizza place, carousal, carnival, and many many playgrounds of various shapes and sizes.

 

Gabe in the spaceship at the park.

 

Superman on the carousal at Salem Waterfront Park

 

One of the local elementary schools was having a carnival with lots of cool emergency vehicles....one of Gabe's favorite things!

 

A few days after Nana and Grandpa left, Dan's mom, Sister Kristi, and cousins Terry and Ashley came!  While they were here, we hung out around the house alot and played outside in the nice weather.  We had a campfire, Jumped on the trampoline, and roasted hot dogs and smores of course!



 

The kids played on the slip-n-slide!  Gabe ran along side, as he was alittle too cold to go down the slide.  The water was quite chilly, but Terry and Ashley were both troopers!





 

 

On one of the days Dan and I had to work, the whole clan went to the Wildlife Safari in Southern Oregon.  They saw all kinds of amazing animals, and even got to ride on a camel!



 

Dan's Mom takes such awesome pictures of the kids!  I just had to share with all of you!