Swimming!

Caleb started swim lessons the first week of June. I am COMPLETELY AMAZED at how much he has learned in a month!

Before he started lessons he hated getting his face wet and if he accidently put his head under the water in the pool he would choke and gag on the water. Bath time for the past few months had been an awful fight since he didn't want water to get near his face. He started lessons excited about swimming but very fearful about getting his face wet.

Here's Caleb now:

Amazing! I can't believe he's really swimming! He's learned so much that I decided to go ahead and put Aaron in lessons starting this week. I'm sure the first few times will be rough, especially since he doesn't separate from me very well. But if all we get out of lessons is that he doesn't suck in the water, I figure that's worth it! 

I'm so beyond astounded at how much Caleb has learned so far. Way to Go Buddy! 

Fun in June

Somehow we are already on the last day of June...I'm not really sure how we got here. Last time I checked we were beginning summer break and now we're suddenly 1/3 of the way through. Wow, time really flies when you're having summer fun! 

We've been busy with swim lessons, fun around the house, some fun outings with friends, and some family time. Nothing has been particularly post worthy, but I don't want to forget our fun either. So here's a "dump" of all the fun photos and a few captions to go along. 

Caleb powering up for his first swim lesson. More on that in another post! 

Our indoor road for cars

Caleb likes to follow the road, Aaron not so much!

We took the crib out of Aaron's room. This is where he slept for a solid week before he finally accepted that his big boy bed would be more comfortable. It took some manuvering to get this picture, he was sleeping against the door! 

Mommy and Aaron relaxing together

We had a family gathering at Grandma and Pop's house (I'm not sure what the occasion was)

Aaron loving on GG even though she was on the phone

He LOVES GG

Grandma reading a book to the boys. Caleb and Eli were telling her the letters they saw, Aaron was "reading" too -  "B, B, B, B"

We went to the zoo with Samir and his mom. Aaron terrorized the birds before we went in

Loving the Lego exhibit at the zoo

Lego aquarium

Lego zebra

Lego tiger

3 boys playing the African drums

Having a snack one afternoon while watching a movie on the computer. I love when they rest together

I love when they play together too. "Uttending" (pretending) to sleep on the stairs

As you can see, we've been busy and having lots of fun!

Mullinnix Family Reunion '13

The whole family minus Thomas, Kristen and Kids

This year we gathered again for our Mullinnix family reunion. I don't remember the last time we were all able to be there, this year Thomas and his family had a commitment, but everyone else was able to get together to catch up. The first weekend in June we were able to gather up at the community center to talk, play games and eat some yummy food. 

Walker and Sophie challenging each other

Clearly thinking hard ; )

Boys playing together

Eating our meal

Sarah, Dad and Katy catching up

My favorite ever picture of my Dad and his brother! 

Working on a family puzzle

Teamwork!

Aaron and I took a walk to visit Grandpa's grave...he fell asleep on the walk back! 

Caleb wandered into Granny's room while we were visiting at the farm. She found him back there and they talked about the pictures of Grandpa on the board. One of the sweetest moments I've ever witnessed. It makes me tear up just to think about it now. 

Caleb having special time with Granny

I think they both enjoyed their time together

(You have to turn up the volume to be able to hear Granny and Caleb...it's not much, but it's more to help me remember the moment)

It was a LONG day, but well worth it. I wish the farm was closer and we could visit more often, but I do enjoy the days we get together.