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

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!

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!)

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!

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!

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

View our San Francisco Pictures

Some of our pictures were recovered....hooray! 

Click on the link to view our San Francisco pictures.

http://hartnettpictures.blogspot.com/2010/06/san-francisco.html

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

Standing...

Mason is pulling herself up to stand!

Playing with her leap frog music table.

Noah's Ark Bench

Nonie gave Corben & Mason their very own bench for our patio!

The iron background is Noah's Ark with all the animals, so cute and just their size!