Dunked!

A couple of weeks ago, we got a family membership at the YMCA.  This may sound silly to you since we can use the gym on base for free, but I have three words for you: Free Child Care!  Or is "childcare" all one word?  Then I would have two words for you.  Either way it is a great deal and has made it so much easier for me to get back in the gym to shed some baby weight and just be healthier in general.  

Today, we took Adam swimming in the pool for the first time to see how he liked it.  He loved it!  He liked kicking his feet and being moved from side to side in the water.  He also was very interested in watching other kids playing in the water.

Phil tried to teach him the back stroke.  It may be a while before we let him try it on his own.

Mama and Adam.

I don't know why this one turned out so foggy, but I still like it.

I love this sequence of photos: Adam pre-dunk...

mid-dunk...

and post-dunk!

There is an outdoor pool by our house, and we are looking forward to enjoying that AND swimming in the lake at the family reunion in July!

On the Move!

This kid is going to be crawling before we know it! He has mastered rolling and can also scoot himself backwards and get up on all fours.  We may need to rethink the items we keep on the bottom shelves...

Please note: He started off in the middle of that blanket you see in the bottom of the picture.

Caught in the act!

Just My Size

Adam goes in the nursery at church and has had many play dates with kids that are older than he is, but on Friday, we had a play date with someone who is just his size.  This is Adam's new friend Eliana.  Eliana was born just a day after Adam.  The babies had a little snooze while the mamas enjoyed a nice walk and chat, and then we let the babies have some time to get to know each other.

Even though Eliana's eyes are closed, this is the cutest picture.

Adam thought their relationship was moving a bit fast at first...

but then he seemed ok with it.

I'm sure these two have lots of fun ahead!

My First Mothers' Day

This year I got to celebrate my first Mothers' Day as a mother.  Being a mom has made my life fuller than I could ever have imagined, and it has also made me appreciate my own mother so much more.  She has always been my best friend, and now we share even more.  Thank you, mom, for all you have done for me, and thank you, Peg, for raising a wonderful man, husband, and father for me to marry.

Adam, you have changed my life, and I love you so much!

 

Me and my sweet boy on Mothers' Day.

Dedication Weekend...Part 2

Here are some more pictures that I wanted to share from this past weekend.

We've decided that Adam's defining features that get the most attention are his smile and his mohawk, which is best shown from the back.

He tried out his high chair for the first time.  It was a good deal.

He enjoyed many walks with grandparents and Aunt Grace.  I believe the record was three in one day!  Here is some post-walk relaxation going on.

Getting some playtime in with Grandpa Rob.

Adam's Dedication

Sunday, May 10, our family gathered to celebrate Adam's dedication.  It was a wonderful day, and it was great to have family and friends to rejoice with us as Phil and I dedicated Adam to Jesus and made the important commitment to teach him how to live with Jesus in his heart.

Here we are up front listening to Pastor Rob, the children's pastor,  talk for a bit.  Pastor Rob is awesome and we love the commitment our church has made to kids and families.

Adam got a little New Testament with his name on the front and also a letter that Phil and I wrote to him.  He will open the letter when he accepts Jesus as his savior.

Praying for Adam.

It was so great that both wonderful sets of grandparents and Adam's Uncle Matt and Aunt Grace were able to come for his special day.

After church, we had a BBQ with some of our friends from church.  Adam really enjoyed himself, as you can see.  About 10 seconds after this picture was taken, Adam almost pushed the entire cake onto the floor!  Luckily, the cat-like reflexes of Grandmas Peg and Ann saved the day.

Papa Phil on the grill...

The grandmas made  yummy salads and got everything ready to enjoy.  Thank you, Grandmas!

Adam got a little tired with all the excitement and enjoyed some relaxing time with Grandpa Rob.

The little girls decided it would be a good idea to feed the fish instead of wasting the extra hot dog buns.

Proud Daddy and Mama.

We were totally not expecting gifts, but Adam had some to open anyway.  I was planning on just opening them at home, but Adam's little girlfriends were so excited for him to open them that it had to happen!  He got a couple of really good Bibles for little ones and a CD of Bible songs.  Such thoughtful friends!  The girls were totally into it...look how sweet they are!

Adam was pretty into eating his cards.

We love you, Adam, and continue to pray for you each day!

Girls' Night Out!

I had a wonderful night out with the girls!  Thanks to my wonderful husband for watching Adam so I could enjoy some time with friends.

We met at Cheesecake Factory for some dinner and dessert.  Left to Right are me, Susie, Kristina, Janelle (and Axel), Christine, Susy, and Janice.

I love these girls - they have all blessed me big time!

(Also enjoy the creepy random guy in the background of the picture.)

Susie and me squeezed into our booth!  It was POURING rain outside, so we were both pretty wet!

Thanks, girls, for a great night.  Can't wait for next time!