Happy Memorial Day. If you haven't got a parade, make one yourself!



Today was Sennia's first swim. She actually did like it. Not a great picture but the sun was making it tricky.



Isn't she a cutie. This is Claire. The daughter of Matt's work buddy. We had a BBQ with work friends and some friends from church. We decided to not let the older 3 boys swim and just make it a little kid party because the friends from work only have little ones. It was SO NICE to not referee or have fighting. The young kids were all angels. The older boys actually had a great time too because the could just come and get food and then do anything they wanted. They played Timez Attack, Thurn and Taxis and Star Wars Monopoly. Pretty great kids.

You know, I feel mighty lucky. These are such super nice families that Matt works with. They are great parents and spouses and people. It was a lot of fun.

It was a BIG day for Alena. She went down the slide for the very first time. A little peer pressure:) Autumn is her age and was very nervous but she made herself go and Alena watcher her a couple of times and she FINALLY made herself go down! We were so excited for her. She couldn't stop after that-of course.