Vancouver....part 1

Sierra taking in some reading on the road! We met up with Camera and the kids...

This is the REAL Bella....

While Kaya is swimming, this is the real Bella...I do not think you need me to tell you what is going on! Let's just say she keeps us laughing!!!

Our Olympic Swimmer

Kaya LOVES her swimming lessons! She has learned a lot of strokes that she didn't know before. She is getting really good at them and is VERY fast!She would swim all the time if I could let her...watch out Grandma!



Even the BIG kids got to play on the last day of their lessons....
This is a floating boat that they got in and were able to goof off with. Kaya just started her new lessons and she is now in the 9ft pool and she LOVES it! I think she may have a love for a sport that may last for a long time!

This is how Sierra rolls

Poor Sierra...doesn't get swim lessons! All cause mom can't (won't) go in with her. Well what would I do with Bella while Sierra has her lessons? Are YOU gonna hang with her? Didn't think so!!!She just hangs out in the stroller (so she can't escape) and watches all the kids! We have fun and eat snacks!

Luckly Sierra is VERY easy going and doesn't complain!!!

Bella's swimming lessons

The preschool kid's had their last day of swimming lessons.BElla didn't love swimming, believe it or not! She was literally counting down until she had her last class.
Her favorite thing to do is gymnastics at our gym. But she did enjoy this last day since she didn't have to dunk her head.
Her and her buddy Owen had fun together! These last two pictures were very funny...poor girl is getting smashed buy friends!
She didn't seem to mind one bit! She had a great attitude on the last day...because it was the LAST DAY!

SHE WAS DONE!

Bella's swimming lessons

Bella took swimming lessons with her friend Owen. This is a picture of their first class.Her teacher is trying to convince her to dunk her head. But, she is the most stubborn girl in the world! So i was SHOCKED when she........
DID IT! GO BELLA!!
She went on with the lesson and appeared to be enjoying the class. Don't be fooled! Once we were home she "WAS NOT GOING BACK"!
She was not thrilled that he was a boy and WHY did she have to go under the water. Let's just say there was candy to be had after she completed each class and she counted down until she would be done!

5th Grade Graduation

How in the world are we old enough to have a child this old? OK, don't do the math but I guess we are. Miss Kaya "graduated" the 5th grade and is now a middle schooler (here in WA they start in 6th). The had certificates, medals, and photo's as they shook the hand of the middle school principal.
It was so crazy to watch! But our little girl is growing up!


He is a proud daddy! Look at his grin. Kaya was the school government secretary for the 5th grade year.
She is so tall! I love this girl so much! I am very proud of the young lady that she is becoming. This has been a TOUGH year at school with social issues, but we made it and we all still love each other.
This is Kaya's class outside at the 5th grade recognitation day. They had an Olympic theme where they ate and played games all day.

Congrats Kaya Bear! We love you!