Instant swimmer, just add water!

We just finished Emry's first official swim lessons. This girl is at home in the water! I got the biggest kick out of watching her do her "Monkey, Airplane, Solder", blowing bubbles in the water, eventually going under:), and attempting the back stroke. Thank-you Aunt Lala for Emry's darling litte tutu swimsuit, she wanted to wear it to every lesson and wouldn't even hear of taking it off when we got home. And thank-you Kaylee for being such a wonderful grandma and taking pictures of her last day for me:)




Emry with her certificate. Her favorite part was the tootsie roll she got with it.



Playing "Alligator, Alligator" with her class.




Hanging out on the steps with her friend Courtney. We are so glad that Courtney did swim lessons with Em, she had so much fun with her.


My sweet little Amelia hanging out with me on the sidelines. I can't wait until it's her turn to get in the water too.

Gone Fishing

It was a beautiful day in Kansas with no place to be but by the pond, fishing poles in hand, enjoying each others company...


Emry was not shy with the worms



Do you see her?



Yep, thats pretty impressive mom




I loved watching these two together









Mike was proud showing off his fish



overcome with excitment from the "Big Catch"



Emry was so brave to hold the fish, I felt squirmish inside just watching her!



Whats the surprise?




WooHoo, two baby frogs, Emry's new best friends for the day!


I suppose this is proof that you don't have to be a great (or even good) fisherman to enjoy fishing, as long as you have good company.