Swimming Lessons

Getting started (Dru in the polka dots)

The kids have done all of their swimming lessons at the YMCA. Dru is in the Pike class and has a few more skills to master in order to move up but she continues to improve each time. Leo was in the Sea Horse class and will go into the Sunfish class next time which leaves me out of the pool for the first time in 4 years! They both did wonderful and we want to send a HUGE thank you to all of those who helped us in the locker room before and after the lessons this session: Grandma Sue, Mama, Desi and LeAnn. And thank you to LeAnn for taking the last class photos!!

He passed to the next level!

Floatie with Ms Hannah

Leo swimming on his own

Dru swimming on her own

Mommy's last parent/child swimming lesson

Toddler Tuesday at MOA

Every Tuesday at the Mall of America there is a changing event called Toddler Tuesdays. There are different things to do there each week. On February 21st I took the kids to see Team Umizoomi. Team Umizoomi is a children's show on Nick Jr. and the characters are Milli, her brother Geo and Bot the friendly robot. There was an activity with scissors and glue (REALLY!!?? for toddlers??!!) then they played a few episodes on the huge screen and the kids were able to meet Milli and Geo. We were second to last in line, luckily the kids were exceptionally patient. Once it was our turn, Leo opted out of meeting them but Dru loved it. She gave both of the characters a hug and posed for a photo (which she never does!). Afterwards the three of us then went to lunch together, it was a nice outing on my day off.

Scissors and glue, not good for Mommy's nerves

Watching the show

Miss Independent

Meet & Greet with Milli and Geo

Java With Junior

Once a month during the Sunday School hour there is activities for the younger ones in the church gym. I took Leo a few weeks ago and he made a few cards for those in our congregation that are home bound.

Fun With Playdough

MN Children's Museum visit in January

Leo at the "If You Gave a Mouse a Cookie" cookie

Dru being Peter Rabbit

Leo sitting on the "L"

Time for lunch for some tired kids

Christmas 2011

My cookie making helper

Christmas Eve with Jake, Zach and Nick

Christmas Eve at Gma & Gpa Robole's

Christmas morning!!

Christmas morning in Santa jammies

Christmas morning at Gma & Gpa Millner's

Christmas evening at the Bloom's

This Christmas was definitely memorable. Dru and Leo had so much fun and were able to get enough sleep to last through all the excitement! They are both now old enough to understand about opening presents and were extremely spoiled by everyone! Santa brought the gifts the kids asked for, Dru received a doll house and Leo received a sleeping bag. We want to thank everyone for a wonderful holiday.

Visit with Santa