Seth's Swimming Lessons

Now it is time for Seth to have his swim lessons. During Kya's two weeks, he kept asking when it was his turn and was very excited Monday morning when we told him that is was FINALLY his turn to get in the pool. Because he just turned three, he is still in the Parent-n-Me class. This is just fine with Daddy, as he also loves to swim.

On Monday, he would not blow bubbles and then was very disappointed in himself the rest of the day. He kept saying he needed to go back to the pool so he could blow bubbles. We told him he was going back in the morning and then he could blow those precious bubbles, which he did! I love how he wants to do so well in everything he does, but I fear he is going to be a little too hard on himself. I just pray that he continues to have fun in everything he does, especially while he is still young.

Can you just feel the excitement all over his face!
Patiently waiting for the lifeguard to give them the okay to climb into the water, while she gives the parents a few instructions. You can't see it in any of these pictures, but there are actually quite a few dad's taking lessons with their little ones. For once Wayne isn't the only man, not that he minds.

Waving to Mommy and making sure I am watching.

I believe they are sing the Wheels on the Bus while acting out the song here.

Aquarium of the Pacific

My brother and his family have annual passes to the Aquarium of the Pacific and invited us to join them this past Sunday. All we had to pay was $10 for Kya and the rest of us got in for FREE. Unfortunately it was very crowded that day, so keeping tabs on all 5 kids got to be a bit hectic (loosing Elsie for a minute or two once), but it was a fun day had by all. Afterwards, we went to my parents house for dinner and cake to celebrate Wayne's birthday.


This large Blue Whale and her baby (hidden by mama) hang from the ceiling. Once we were on the second level, Kya enjoyed looking at them up close.

Elsie's eyes trip me out in the picture, but it is a good shot of the youngest cousins and the sea life is very clear.

The tank must have been too dark for the fish to show up, but there were lots of them in this tank.

Must have caught Grace and Kya in the middle of a conversation
Trying to pet some Sand Sharks, but I think all the splashing scared them away

Tiffany had Kevin put Caleb on this crab for a picture and Elsie decided she wanted on too. They had this small play area with water spouting out of different animals. Elsie wanted desperately to play in the water, but I didn't want her getting wet, so she thought I was a big meanie. That's okay, there were lots of other things for her to play with and see.

Seth's eyes are half closed, but I love how you can see the shark's scary face with teeth and all behind him.

The Sea Lions were being very lazy and not very entertaining. I guess that is what we get for coming a couple of hours after their feeding time. You can see them laying down just next to Elsie in the background.

At another touch tank. This time we got to touch the Bat Rays.....very slimy!

Trying for a family picture on our way out.