Swim Lessons

I took this picture of Avery who has become my little poser. She is so fun and smiley. She has been a good sport waiting patiently while Landon and Lauren have their swim lessons. Jerry came with us on the first day to watch the kids. Lauren's teacher said she is "daring." I think she is a bit advanced for her class but she is using lots of restraint and seems to actually be listening to her teacher quite well. Landon is doing great. It is fun to see him actually swimming. We go everyday for the next few weeks and may do another session at the end of summer. We have a new community center close to us which we are so excited about. When I went to drive the kids to swimming today Landon said, "Well Mom is looks like you don't know the way!" He had been giving me a bad time all morning about only Dad knowing how to get there. We had to drop something off to Jerry so we were going a different way and he had to be sure and point it out. Isn't it great to be a Mom? We met some friends at the library splash park yesterday and Lauren actually used the potty! Things are looking up.....

Weekend

We had a really good weekend. We were treated to an amazing dinner on the golf course at Entrada thanks to Jacobsen on Friday night. We had a babysitter stay with the older two kids and took Avery to our friend, Sue. The event was a fundraiser to allow the hospital to purchase a life flight helicopter which would be based here. We actually saw some friends from the ward and also other work colleagues of Jerry's. On Saturday we got up and went to breakfast as a family. They we hit a park, Costco and other errands. I went to do the rest of my grocery shopping in the afternoon with a friend. Jerry and I have been loving the Redbox lately so we watched a few movies as well. On Sunday we had the Rogers over for dinner. We had such a good time visiting and hearing about their trip to Germany and Austria. We would love to do that someday.

Snow White

Lauren got this dress up from her Grandma and Papa North. She absolutely LOVES it. It came in the mail as a belated birthday gift. She was so excited and now is learning all about all the princesses.

Lauren

We have been "potty training" for several months. It has been a long, rough road which started with complete and total refusal to use the potty. Things have improved or so I thought. Today after Lauren had an "accident" in the carpet she started crying. I asked her what was wrong and she said, "I don't want to go on the potty anymore!" I asked her why and she said,"I'm just going to pee in my pants forever!" I guess we are not making as much progress as I thought.

Loss

I found out that Molly and Vic lost their little girl Lucy. She had a tragic accident and passed away on Thursday. My heart aches for them. Death is so difficult and it is hard to put into words how they are feeling. It brought back feelings from the losses we have experienced in our own family. It makes you grateful for each day you have with those you love. Our thoughts and prayers are with this family.

Rain

It rained today. Landon ran outside and said, "Who turned on the rain?" I said, "Heavenly Father." He said, "How'd he do that?" I said, "It's a science thing." I think I will go back to the library and get a few more books for him. He is obsessed with space and how the human body works so I have found all sorts of books and documentary type videos to teach him. I am grateful there are other resources to help him learn because I am realizing I don't know very much.

Preschool Graduation

Landon graduated from preschool yesterday. He got the award for wisdom because his teacher said he continually enlightened the class and gave detailed explanations for lots of things. He has learned a lot, had a good year and is anxious for the fall to start the pre-kindergarten class.

Project

This is the current project Jerry is working on. He loves his job and says if he didn't like us so much, he would never come home. We are glad we are liked! We are grateful for the job he has and for all he does to provide for our little family.