We spent this past week in Knoxville visiting with my parents and brother. It was also neat because Jack got to attend VBS at my parents' church. It is a huge production there. Jack was really enjoying it and taking it all in. Since Mom works there, Caroline also got to enjoy the perks of watching each morning and seeing her part. Jack's been asking a lot of questions about Bible School and he is really wrestling with some neat concepts. The concept of the size of God is definitely a tough one for us, but especially for a 5 year old!
Anyways, here are some fun pics of our day of fishing and cooking hotdogs and smores in the backyard of their house.
She didn't want help!!
Grammy helping her catch the first and only fish of the day!
Reeling the big fish in!
When I told her to hold it, I meant the line. I was surprised when she actually grabbed the fish!
So fun
Grandpa and Jack trying hard to get one too!
She loves to put her face against mine for pictures. I can't say I mind!
Proud of her marshmellows
Jack kept putting his against the wood...I don't think it was an accident
Thank you, Ashley, for showing me how easy YouTube is to load and share videos! I am loving it. Videos are hard to load to a blog, but I'm hoping now that they are on YouTube, I can just pass them over. Let's give it a try!
Here is Jack showing us his outfield dance. So focused!
Caroline loves to sing...all the time!
She also loves to dance...all the time! She often turns the radio on herself.
Here is Jack going from 1st to 2nd base. A bit of a delay running and then an interesting path!
These guys LOVED swim class this month. I can't believe the progress they made. I'm really excited that we joined the Y and will be able to keep practicing. I was able to find these backpack floats online, so we will have those to work with. That makes me feel better too. I don't know if I will ever be able to relax with them around the water. I guess my days of reading a book while they swim are still several years away!
This one takes a comment. See Jack there on the left of the picture? Caroline is right behind the 2 girls at the front...
Where did Jack go and why does Caroline have such a big grin? She dunked him!
**Warning**I actually posted several things tonight! I know, shocking!
We were so excited to have Tommy home for the long weekend. We had fun with fireworks, water balloons and the parade. Tommy and I even got to have a nice date!! Here are some of my favorite moments of the weekend.
Batting water balloons...definitely a Tommy idea
love this smile!
such concentration
The garden is coming along nicely. Have to keep the rabbits out with the fence!
Tommy needed a turn too!
Getting ready for the parade. Chairs, drinks, shades, snacks...got it all!
Getting the clapping and waving down
Waving and hoping for candy.
What a ham!
Caroline had become "Caroline grouchy" just moments before. I told her "don't smile" and we get this. So fun!
Such a sweet, sweet girl
Finally, candy!
Something about this shot that I love
Working hard to get that sucker open. What a hot day!
Every so often, Tommy will have to work on the weekend. A few weekends ago, Grammy and Grandpa came to visit. They were so sweet to help with the kids and some things around the house and yard. I was even able to sneak off and attend graduation at the high school. On Friday, the kids and I took them to this neat restaurant called Jane's Saddlebag. Bikers and classic cars often come out this way. It is in a neat county setting and has tons of fun things for the kids to roam around in.
looking for sticks to throw in
Of course, Jack and Grandpa go for the big one
So Jack goes for another big one
He got it
And heaved it
Making sure Caroline is busy throwing too!
Love this Caroline face
Yes, they got showers that night!
Much easier to go up the hill this way!
Jack really wanted his picture by the sign with his name on it....
The kids have been LOVING swim lessons. Tomorrow night is the last class of this session and they are so disappointed.. We've come a long way since night one. I don't even have pictures to document that night. I'm sure I will get the image of Caroline beating against the class crying "mommy, mommy, mommy" out of my head eventually. No need to share with others..ha! Once we got them both settled into the right class, things have been much better. We are excited now that the outside pool is now open. We will be spending most of our days there this summer! Friday is the kids last day at daycare. They are excited for their class parties. Anyways, here are a few highlights of swim class!
Caroline's turn to jump in
She waits until Ms. Laura is holding her hands before she will jump
This was Jack jumping early on. Very close to the side. Now he jumps to see if he can get Ms. Laura all wet. He thinks it is hilarious to cover her with water!
Getting excited
Can you imagine that these two often get separated and in trouble for splashing?
Jack likes to go under and forgets to close his eyes and mouth.
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