Spencer's Swimming Lessons

One of Spencer's first swims across the pool

What a good "back float" (Spencer is the one in the middle)

Kyle wanted to swim in the water with Spencer so bad. Every day he would ask me, "Is it my turn?" I love this picture of his sweet little face.


Spencer is quite the "diver". Nice Form


Spencer working on his "big arms" and "side breathing"


Trying to jump through the hoop without touching it


"Life Saving Day"


Everybody JUMP!!



Mryna teaching the class a "life saving" technique(Spencer is next to Myrna in the yellow life jacket).





Noodle Race

(Spencer on the right)





Graduation Day...Hooray!!

Each child receives a swimming star





This summer was Spencer's 4th year taking swimming lessons. He gets better and better as each year passes. He's learned so much from Myrna and really loves swimming. The lessons are 2 weeks long and during the last week each class has a "Life Saving Day". Myrna teaches the kids all kinds of different "life saving" techniques they need to know if they are ever in trouble in the water. A few of Spencer's favorite things about swimming lessons are, jumping and diving off the diving board, swimming down and touching the bottom of the pool, and all the different races they get to do. We absolutely love swimming lessons and can't wait to go again next year. THANKS MYRNA!!

Primary Temple Trip

Mommy and her boys

Such handsome little men

Kyle and Mason

Kyle escaped from the group for a moment

Kyle, Landon, Spencer and Jeremy

Spencer with Braiden from the "Senior Primary"

Ryan and Kyle eating their lunch

Every year our Primary takes a trip to the Medford Temple. They get to walk around the temple grounds and learn all sorts of different facts about the temple. Spencer listened very well and learned that the temple was built with out any nails. Kyle of course spent his time being chased by me...he actually wasn't too bad. They also got to go inside and talk with the Temple President and sing "I Love to See the Temple". They did a wonderful job. Each child got to take a picture of the temple home and we also received a beautiful large picture of it to hang in our home. All the kids were very grateful. Afterward, we headed outside to have some lunch and all the kids put a special message on each car in the parking lot. My kids had so much fun. They've both asked to go back to the temple again. What a fun day!!

Swimming Day...Close Call!

What a couple of cute little "fish"

One of Kyle's first jumps off the diving board. We were cracking up and couldn't believe how brave he was.

I love when these two get along and help each other.

Holly, my mom and I took 7 of the 8 boys swimming a little over a week ago at Holly's mother-in-laws' house. Holly was watching 3 other kids that day, and I took 3 of my little cousins out with us as well. They absolutely love swimming over there and Kyle has recently discovered that he loves jumping off the diving board(with his little arm floaties of course). We had been out there for a couple hours and had already eaten lunch when we decided it was time to go. Kyle came and told me he was all done and that he was hungry. I took off his arm floaties and sat him down in a chair behind me with a drink and some food. As Holly and I were packing up the food and all the kids(my mom had just left with Marcee's 3 older boys) Kyle had some how slipped by us and had jumped back in the pool(this time without his floaties). Alyssa was standing next to me and all of a sudden screamed "Kyle's drowning"!!! Holly whipped around, ran to the pool, and jumped in.(Keep in mind she and I hadn't planned on swimming that day). I for some reason froze just staring at him in disbelief. It was so scary to see my 2 year old failing to tread water. She got him out, and after a little bit of pukage, he was ok. A little scared, but ok. I don't know how long he was in there and I don't like to think about it. It couldn't have been more than a minute because...well...you know....I don't like to think about that either. Bottom line...WATCH YOUR KIDS CLOSELY!!! This could have been a very sad ending for my little guy and I can't imagine my life without him. Thank you Holly and Alyssa for saving my cute little "Kyle Boy".

A face worth saving? ABSOLUTELY!!!

Train Park

Spencer, Taya, Jasmine, Dylan, and Mariah.

Camden and Spencer.

Silene and Bella.

Holly, Ryan and Kyle.

Baaba(my grandpa), Holly, Ryan, my mom and Kyle.

Holly, Ryan, Mom and Kyle.

Mom, Ryan, Me and Kyle.

Taking a quick break to eat lunch.

Ean, Spencer, Jeremy and Kyle.

Riding the train.

Going over the bridge.

Baaba and Landon.

Mommy and Kyle during our train ride.(What a cute little round face).

Entering the tunnel...most of the kids loved to scream in here.

Grandma and Kyle.

For the past couple years, we've taken the kids to the train park during the summer. We reserve it for a couple hours and volunteers come and take the kids (and adults) for rides on the train. You are allowed as many rides as you want during your allotted time. It's so much fun. We bring lunch and treats to eat, and take continuous rides on the train for the afternoon. Spencer and Kyle are so fun to watch and take rides with along with the rest of the kiddos. They can't wait to go back again.

Swimming Fun

While Tobey and Silene were here we took all the kids over to Marvin and Nancee's(my aunt and uncle)house to swim. We went for a couple hours and also had lunch. The kids all had so much fun together...especially jumping in. I had them stand on the opposite side of the pool from me so I could take their picture when they jumped in. They counted and all jumped in at the same time. They thought it was pretty cool that I snapped the picture while they were in the air. Even little Kyle joined in with the big kids. He's so cute and so fearless. I have a couple pictures like this from when I was younger with my sisters and cousins. That makes this even cuter.