Swimming, Piano, and Other Endeavors (6-13)

Mommy signed us up for swimming lessons

and E. met Mr. Dave--who helped her to enjoy the water.

Mom credits Mr. Dave--but I think it was the pink noodle.

Yes. definitely the noode.

I,on the other hand, did not need a noodle or Mr. Dave--
I already like the water.

Also, I published my first book.

There I am playing in my first recital.

I am about to bow to the crowd...

Did I mention I am taking the TKD world by storm too.

Hope and Beyond (5/13)

Sometimes my parents take us on long drives to nowhere--

on this particular day they took us Beyond Hope.

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We did get to do some exploring.

Bear was so excited to get out of the van.

I guess E. was too.

Well--who doesn't like to run towards an empty beach?

I guess the tide was out.

I found some great treasures--not just sticks but dead fish.

We then got back in the car--

drove some more and found ourselves at 

a state park, hiking.

 

I found bridges to hang off in a semi-dangerous manner.

We found a spillway with a bridge that kind of discouraged dangling.

Yes--it was all so naturally wonderful.

Every once in awhile we would come

accross a helpful sign.

I am not the loud mouth in this picture.

Overall--a lovely way to say goodbye to May.

Afternoon Tea and Ziplining (5/13)

Sunday afternoon tea with E. and M.

I was not invited--I guess it was a girls only affair.

What? S. was invited?
ok--well--yeah she's a girl too...

After the tea party--E. found some Little Pet shop fun.

She also found her Grandpa Ed to charm.

Then it was outside--
Aunt Ellen swinging with the girls...or swinging the girls.

 

Yes--there I am with E.

but not for long.

Yes--I am pretty cool.

Uncle Rick showing me how it's done.

Yes--thumbs up--time to go!

Oh--yeah this was M. helping me out
well--until she hit that tree. :(

Alone at last!

Right into Daddy's arms.

I found my own swing.

Then it was inside with the girls.

Posing again!

Laps for Laptops (5/13)

 I was involved in a walking and more walking day at school.

 Although at times--I ran.

 Every so often there were obstacles while lapping.

It was exhausting but I was able to persevere and finish my task.

There were of course congratulatory hugs all around.

To celebrate my Mommy got me a sonic slushy.

 Don't you just love blue lips?

 I took my slushy for a ride on a merry-go-round.

I also took a little post lapping walk.

Little E. was spotted elsewhere

wearing the famous cow dress.