Happy Fourth of July Weekend

We had a lot of family plans over the holiday weekend-Saturday was my sister's birthday so I had a cake to make (well, brownie-ice cream cake) and Sunday was the blessing of baby Ben. Alec gets a treat if he can sit still during the passing of the sacrament and he got a bit impatient waiting, so he stood up and shouted, 'Go sit down now, boys!'

Between all the family stuff and both of us teaching right now, Paul and I didn't plan much for the 4th, so we drove out to a great vantage point where we could see all the fireworks going off across the valley and parked the van. Paul and Alec got out to do some pop-its, but James and I opted to stay in the air conditioning. Not very exciting, but we had fun anyway.

Paul had Monday off work, so we got to do some swimming with daddy!

Swim! Swim! Swim!

Alec began swimming lessons this summer: 4 days a week with 'Miss Sandy" and he LOVES it! I managed to snap a picture his first day of lessons. Little Mr. Fearless loves just jumping in the water with no regard for his safety, so I need him swimming for my own sanity.

My two little monkeys!

Labour Day

Paul had the day off work and wanted to go swimming with Alec. Alec was thrilled! So, the two of them spent the morning at the pool (whilst I got the grocery shopping done).

Swimming=Sunburn

Alec and I go swimming on Friday's at my sister's. This last Friday was pretty sunny and I didn't apply enough lotion to my shoulders. I'm currently pink and horrid as they come, but I got enough on Alec at least, he only had two small spots.

Alec's buddy, Cannon, from nursery was able to come. They are SO cute together.

'Muscle' Russell

Swimming!

On Thursday, Alec got to go swimming with his Uncle Christopher and Aunties Kelsey and Joleen. He is such a little water-baby!! He especially loves splashing the water.

Splashing Uncle Christopher

Cuddling with Auntie Kelsey

Enjoying the attention if Uncle Christopher and Auntie Jo

Ahhhh...the relaxation after the swim and playing with Auntie Jo's cell phone

How cool-a pool!!

Alec is still receiving birthday presents and today was from his Uncle Christopher & Auntie Joleen. Since Alec loves his baths so much, they got him a big inflatable pool (so impressive they got a warranty)! It's perfect for him and even has a giant tree that you can hook to a hose and will sprinkle water down on him. We put a bit of water in and let him crawl around and play. I have a feeling we'll be out in it nearly every day, especially with the impending summer.

Being watched over by Uncle Christopher.


Playing with Auntie Joleen.

Just hanging out.