July 31, 2010

Swim lesson # 2

Instructor Jason wanted to start with going under water again
and Corben kept saying "no, me kick"....
so Jason let him kick on the big blue fish!
While kicking Corben had to pick up different ducks and starfish toys in the pool.
He was doing everything Jason asked...but he did cry the ENTIRE time.
Next Corben picked rings up from the steps and had to go a little deeper in the water.
Then Corben had to reach for the edge of the pool and knock over the blue foam turtle.
He wasn't too thrilled with this...but did it for Jason while he continued to cry.
Mason and I sat around the corner and only peeked at Corben during his swim lesson.
Jason said it might take until the fourth lesson until he calms down...fingers crossed!

July 28, 2010

Mason Kate 10 months

Look who's 10 months old....Mason Kate
She loves to stand and cruise around the house.
She is showing off her two teeth.
and her cute 'side sprout'!!
She loves to clap and dance to music (loves music on mom's ipod)
She is always standing and wanting to push chairs or her toys around the house!
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She is still eating homemade pureed food....
and finger foods!!!  (chicken, avocado, mango, cheerios, yogurt bites, sweet potatoe)
She is drinking water out of a sippy cup
Baby sign language: waves, more and all done
Words: Mama, Dada, and ut-oh.
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She no longer uses a Pacifer.
She wasn't sleeping great, but thanks to the Ferber Method....
she not only sleeps, but falls asleep on her own without a pacifer and without night time feeds...Yeah!
Mason is a very sweet little girl and she loves her brother dearly!
Corben is showing Mason how to push her toys around
(even Dixie dog is watching for moral support)

July 24, 2010

Corben's 1st Swim Lesson

Corben's 1st swim lesson with instructor Jason
First job was to pick up the rings off the steps...and he was doing great...
until Jason thought Corben should go under the water!
He was a little scared and then the crying started...
Jason quickly moved onto other things...Corben riding on the frog.
Next job was to kick while on the frog...
A little kicking, but Corben mostly saying "no more" and crying at this point...
Next job was to pick up the penquin and fish from the frog float....
Corben not that into it anymore!
This is the pool where Corben will be taking swim lessons for the next few months
Corben still on the frog and then ended the session with telling Jason thank you and we'll be back!!

Eliana & Cole visit

Mason & cousin Cole playing (3 month age difference)
Mason curious about baby Cole
Stacking blocks with cousin Eliana
Cousin Eliana & Corben

July 22, 2010

Library fun

Today we went to the Library for storytime and songs
Corben wearing his shirt: "Snack   Nap   Read"
Mason & Corben getting ready for storytime at a Clovis Library
Daddy & Mason
After storytime, we went into the library and Corben picked books to read
Corben had a fun time picking out books
This little boy loves to read!

July 21, 2010

Pool time

Mason Kate enjoying her float in the pool
She was kicking the entire time
Brother and Sister in the pool
Corben can stand in the pool and with his float he can run around and not fall down. 
He likes to be in his float sometimes.
Corben kicking in the pool
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We just enrolled Corben in weekly private swim lessons at Clovis Ranch, near our house.
When we went to look at the pool and sign up, Corben kept saying he was "excited and happy".
He is a water boy and wants to swim in a big pool.
This will give him something to do by himself, without sister! (although she might watch!)

July 18, 2010

Floating

With 108+ degree weather, we finally bought a bigger pool in get cool in!
Corben floating around!
Relaxing!
Mommy and Corben
We both love the water!

Standing in Bed

This is how we found Mason after her nap this afternoon.
Standing up in bed and very happy!

July 17, 2010

Mason pulling up...

Mason is pulling up all by herself....on everything!
She is quite the little dare devil and thinks she can move around like big brother.
Notice the cute halter top from Meme!

Wagon Rides

Corben & Mason going for a wagon ride.
Corben brought his horse along for the ride and we went and visited our neighbor's horses!

Mason Exploring

Mason loves to empty out my cupboard with all the plastic containers!

July 15, 2010

Teeth

Mason's first teeth are here!

Corben 29 months

Corben Reed is growing up so quickly and such a happy boy!
He is saying more words and loves art time, especially when glue is involved.
Weight: 31 pounds
Height: 35 inches
Playing Peek-a-Boo in the pantry with sister

July 14, 2010

View our San Francisco Pictures

Some of our pictures were recovered....hooray! 
Click on the link to view our San Francisco pictures.

July 10, 2010

Caleb's Mt. Whitney Summit

The group on the first day of hiking
Caleb, Uncle John, Tim, Max Lewis, Michael Lewis, Melinda Lewis and Kenny Seals
Caleb weighing his backpack (46 pounds)
View of Lone Pine Lake
Muir Lake and Mount Muir
 
Tents set up at Trail Camp......Snow and a frozen lake (enlarge picture to see)
Caleb hiking along the 99 switchbacks in the snow.....Tim and Uncle John hiking
  
View from Trail Crest....Caleb and his Dad, Tim, almost at the top
Caleb and Tim made the summit!!  The highest point in the lower 48 (14, 496 feet)


Finishing the hike
Uncle John, Caleb, Tim and Max Lewis
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