Matt and I have always wanted to get a boat. So before we had kids, we knew that getting them comfortable in a life jacket was going to be a priority. This winter, we decided to start taking Ben to the rec center swimming pool to get used to the water and his life jacket. We already knew he liked water, but we didn't know what to expect with the life jacket.
Our first experience with the life jacket at home looked like this:
But once we got him in the water, he wasn't as mad! We just had to keep the zipper out of his face! Matt brought the Go Pro so we have some funny videos of his first time in the pool.
All in all, I think we have a little fish on our hands!
One of Matt's favorite things to do is help coach basketball with Randy. This year they coached Claire's all-girl basketball team! Matt came home from the first practice just overwhelmed. Girls are really different than boys! Even with all the little girls, he was so excited because they actually were listening to him and they were teaching them a lot of new skills.
Ben and I love going to watch the girls play and watch Matt and Randy coach. They are quite a team!
Harrison likes to run around during the game.
And he likes to play with Ben. Good thing we bring Ben to keep Harrison, Nanny and Papa all entertained!
Papa has officially gained the title of "Ben Snuggler". He would snuggle Ben through the loud game and get him to fall asleep!
Fixing your hair is an important part of a timeout.
They take coaching very seriously.
Very, very seriously.
Very, very, very seriously.
Very, very, very, very seriously.
Ben and I even get to come to practice sometimes and help out!
At the end of the last practice, Jenny and Randy brought doughnuts for the girls! But... they had to dance for them! So cute!
Claire's team played against some tough opponents in this league, but they learned a lot and even won a few games! I'm so glad that we live so close to our family so we can support them in all their activities!
This little man loves the tub. It is so funny because he hated the tub at first. We had to put him in the shower with us because he would freak out when I put him in the tub. And then he started getting bigger and stronger and could support himself and started to love the tub! As soon as he started sitting up, the old baby tub had to be retired. This is the last picture I took of him in the baby tub!
And here he goes, sitting up by himself! I think he actually likes the tub more now that he has more control and isn't totally restrained by the baby tub!
6 months! How did that happen? This little guy celebrated his half birthday at home with croup! He is 28 inches long, weighs 19lbs 2oz, LOVES to eat, and is crazy ticklish! He is wearing size 3 diapers and in between 9 month and 12 month clothes! He is sitting up on his own now but still doesn't want to roll over- he has but didn't like being on his tummy! His physical therapy is going very well!
Our six month appointment with Dr. Brown was super fun now that Ben is sitting up! He thought the paper was the most fun thing ever! Why do I buy toys?
