Random pics

Some TERRIBLE pictures

Our church was taking pictures on Easter Sunday as part of their Fun Family Extravaganza. Claire got to decorate a paper Easter bag, pet and feed live bunnies and participate in an Easter egg hunt before the service. It was a fun time despite the awful pictures. I guess that means it is time for some new family photos.

Easter 2012

We dyed Easter eggs today. 

We used "Red Solo Cups", which is one of Claire's favorite songs.

Cheese!

I LOVE, LOVE this picture

Ta da!

Bummer

Quick update from my last post. Before our offer had a chance to be reviewed by the bank another offer, that was higher, was also submitted; which the bank accepted. It is disappointing, but that just means God has another plan for us. Stay tuned.

Moving?

We made an offer on this house yesterday via a private investor (thank you, you are a blessing to us and we couldn't be more grateful). Its a bank owned home that needs a DEEP cleaning and a fresh coat of paint but the bones are solid. We can do ugly. You probably remember our old house with the mustard yellow kitchen and baby blue bathroom. Yeah, its like that plus its dirty. However, the location and neighborhood is good and the price per square foot is ideal.

I have already got a few ideas on how to update the brick fireplace and brick flower box out front. Heck I even been to the paint store looking at samples. Dave brings me back down to reality as we haven't even heard back yet if our offer has been approved. Party popper :)

Who's ready to help us move? No, your busy (cause helping people move sucks!)? How about cleaning and painting?

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We could use your continued prayers on the closing of our existing home and that it can all fall into place. God has heard all of our prayers and I am faithful that this is journey he has set out for us.

Just keep swimming

By saying that Claire loves to swim would be an understatement. She is a fanatic when it comes to swimming. If went swimming everyday that would be totally fine by her. Last week Dave was able to join us for her weekly swimming lesson. Since I didn't have to get in the water with her this time I got take pictures. Here are a few for you to enjoy of our "little fish".

As you can see the pool isn't very big or deep but if your a little person it is just the perfect size. Thats Dave and the instructor, Stephanie, they are both crouching down as it is warmer in the water, usually around 98 degrees. Its so nice and comfortable. 

Claire is diving for a weighted toy. It is about four feet to the bottom. It is one of her favorite things to do in the pool. 

Claire can swim about three or four feet on one breath. We are working with her to learn to roll her head to the side for a breath and then keep swimming. I am sure she will be doing it all on her own soon. In fact, Claire is in a transition class that is normally for three year old and older but her skills are so strong they want her moving up. It is a great swim program. 

Learning new arm positions. The Monkey, Solider and Airplane.

Floating on noodles lets the practice their kicks.

Definitely Dave's

child. I am not claiming her today :)

Kidney beans... up the nose. Of course, I had to take a picture first, then we talked about not sticking things up our nose. But check out those pigtails!