Swim Lessons & Whoopie Pies

Well, I'm making an attempt to get back to this blogging thing because I'm just coming off of Claire's preschool graduation and trying to soak up every moment with the kiddos and I recently went back and read a bunch of my old posts and I was soooo glad they were there!  So, without further ado, or any attempts to catch up on the past 2-3 years of absence on the blog (because the thought of trying to do that makes my head spin) we'll start with today!!!

The kids started swim lessons!  This was Clark's FIRST time to be in any sort of lessons and I had a lot of concern that he was going to scream and cry and not want to be away from me...but this sweet boy totally surprised and was such a CHAMP!  Due to huge morning storms I wasn't able to get any good pics of him.  I honestly thought lessons would be cancelled, but the skies cleared just in time to leave!  I snapped these pics when his class ended!  Claire and I were secretly watching him through the gate and he was doing SOOOOO good!  I can't tell you how happy I was to see him listening and following directions and staying where he was supposed to!  It totally surprised me and made me realize how much he is growing up! He LOVED it!

During his lessons I snapped a few pics of Claire!  Her class was right after his and she was so excited to swim with Ms. E again!  She came last year and has been eager to come again!

and then one without the cover up showing off her new Ariel swim suit form the Disney Store that we scored for 50% off (woo hoo!)

During her swim lessons Clark had a blast hanging out with me in the car and discovering all the joys of the buttons and dials!  He was so funny...full of laughter.  He was truly shocked when he discovered he could control the volume of the music!  I love his joy and laughter!

Then it was time to get Claire and she was happy as could be!  I am so happy our first day of swim lessons went well!  Whew!  Let's hope that continues the rest of the week!

On a side note...Claire's LOVE for baking continues to grow and we are doing our own Summer Baking Series which is sure to be amazing for us...and a huge challenge for my "healthy eating"!! This week she chose Whoopie Pies!  Oh my gosh...seriously I am so thankful this recipe made such a small amount because if there were any more we would be in serious trouble!  They were incredible!!!

Looking forward to what looks like a very "sweet" summer and making lots and lots of memories with my babies!!!!