What have we been up to???

I took the boys to one of the neighborhood wading pools the other day, and Eli was doing all of the things he learned in swimming lessons (including the 2 things he didn't pass). I guess he needed the 2 ft deep pool for a little confidence boost.
Since I still haven't been able to run at all, I had an MRI done on my knee. My iliotibial band (tendon that runs from hip to just below the knee) is inflamed on the outside of my right knee. I had my first session of physical therapy yesterday and was told that the left side of my pelvis isn't right which could be causing the problems on the right, so she adjusted it. I have to do some exercises and go back a couple times a week. We'll see...
Last night Eli had a b-day party at the Redhawks game for one of his friends from school. Joel and I decided to take Noah to the game too. It was a beautiful night, Papa Bucky gave us GREAT seats, and the Redhawks won.
Today, we met Erin, Jack and Ella at the pool. Here are my little fish in action.

Father's Day Fun

We went to the Lake with Craig and Jen for the weekend. Yesterday, Joel went golfing and canoeing before we had a picnic at "the river" with my Dad's side of the family. The kids had fun on the new trampoline and everyone got a ride on the 4 wheeler with Grandpa.

While Joel fished and went "to town" (his favorite lake activity) on Saturday, the rest of us spent the cool morning picking strawberries and eating at Zorbaz. The afternoon was nice, and the kids went fishing with Grandma, Joel and Craig. Noah caught 4 which made a nice supper for the kiddos. They also got to help Grandma make a yummy strawberry pie.

Swimming lessons

Noah was excited that he could jump in by himself! He who loved going to lessons everyday has changed his tune now that he found out that he will be repeating level one with his little brother next year. He did however start swimming a little on his own which he certainly wasn't doing two weeks ago!

He wouldn't do the back float by himself which is one of the passing requirements.

We had a great time at Jack and Ella's on Friday. I stole these pictures from Erin's blog. The weather has not really been cooperating for fun in the sun this week.

The boys started swimming lessons on Monday, so I might have to grab my camera one of these days. They are loving lessons. However, I'm not real sure either will pass.

first day of summer vacation

Noah was just dragging a big bag of toys from the playroom to the family room.
Mom: "What are you doing?"
Noah: "We're robbing a toy store."
M: "You're robbing a toy store?"
N: "Yeah, it's midnight, and we're bad guys"
I guess I should be glad they're using their imaginations. However, it's 10:30, and on my "summer schedule" that means it's time for our morning field trip.

summer reading

On my first day of "vacation", I went straight to the library in search of ideas to help me with a defiant 6 year old. Tomorrow is Eli's last day of school, and then we start our summer schedule which consists of very little TV or DS. We'll see how long I can stick with it.

Memorial Day Weekend

This is the ONLY picture I took!! Noah had a great time at the lake. He didn't do anything for more than a few minutes at a time, but he kept himself busy all weekend. He was VERY excited when he caught a fish off the dock all by himself.
Joel enjoyed some golfing and fishing. I had fun tubing down the river and playing cards. Eli has a new fear of bugs, so after a Friday night campfire/smore, he spent most of the weekend indoors.