Swimming Lessons

Colin and Megan started swimming lessons this week - "Preschool Water Adjustment" class. Nate and I wanted to get them exposed to the water a little more so

1. Colin will develop a respect for the water and
2. Megan will not be so scared of the water.

And since we're headed to Disney next month and summer is just around the corner the time was right.

They had the first of eight lessons Monday. The second lesson is tonight. Colin was fearless. This is a piture fo him kicking along with the teacher while blowing bubbles. Not bad for a first lesson.This is a picture of Megan in the water - smiling. Nate and I have a bet going about how many times she will get in the water. He bets 3 lessons of 8 or less...I think I'll win.

Easter Eggs

We did the traditional coloring of the Easter Eggs last weekend. Our big extended family Easter Egg hunt is scheduled for next Saturday. Hopefully the weather will cooperate. We had a big debate while coloring the eggs about which colors were "Girl Colors" and which were "Boy Colors." Notice the "Girl Colors" are on the top row of the carton, while the "Boy Colors" are on the bottom row.

At one point, Nate and Megan had a battle of wills. I was lucky to catch this on camera. Fortunately for me, Nate can be stubborn. I'm usually no match for her. We make a good team... Poor Colin, he takes after his mother.

Duck Pin Bowling

My New Year's Resolution this year is to do something fun with the kids at least once a month. March is the first month that produced any pictures. January we went to the Children's Museum and February we went swimming. I forgot my camera both of those times.

But in March, we went Duck Pin Bowling with Lindsey (she remembered her camera). If you aren't familiar with Duck Pin Bowling, it is similar to regular bowling. You use balls that are closer to softball size. And I think you get three rolls per frame. I'm not sure about all the rule differences since we didn't really follow the rules! The only rule Lindsey and I insisted on was taking turns. Anyway, we had fun. Afterwards we ate at the 1950's style diner upstairs.

One thing that made it more fun for the kids was you were able to walk as far down the bowling lane - as close to the pins - as you wanted to. It made for less gutter balls for sure.