Brenna at swimming lessons

Brenna is also taking swimming lessons, but she gets in the pool with Mommy.  Thankfully we have no pictures of that just yet!  Mommy thinks the water is rather cold and Brenna agrees, but we're suffering through it nonetheless.

Brenna has quite the fun time watching Brady's lessons.  She usually pigs out on a snack and watches Brady in the pool during his lesson.

 Such a goofy girl!

Swimming!

Fall swimming lessons at the Natatorium have started up once again.  Brady is taking "Tot Transition," which means Mom & Dad do not get in the water with him.  He's all on his own this year and he's been a-ok with that.  He loves swimming and once again, convinced his teacher to let he and the other kids jump off the diving board last week. 

 He looks super fast in this picture, huh?!

 The kids are usually a bit chilly after getting out of the water.

 Brady is nothing but smiles when it comes to swimming!  Maybe swimming will be his favorite sport?

Smoller Band?

Brady and Brenna are both fans of music and that never more evident than Sunday evening.  After a busy day of going to the Royals (Dad & Brady) and hosting a baby shower (Mom & Brenna), the kids put on a concert. 

Lil' Tykes Soccer Clinic

Last night marked the last night of Brady's first exposure to organized sports.  He participated in a soccer clinic for 3-5 year olds in Wamego.  It started off pretty rough, but last night he actually stayed on the field for the entire 30 minutes!!!!  That was major progress.

Smiling afterwards with his new soccer ball. He's such a cheeser.

 Posing with his buddy Braxton.

 Running back to us after getting his ball and certificate from his coaches.

 This pictures is from the first night.  The first night it was 102 out and Brady played for 10 minutes and then promptly came up to me, sat down, and stated "Mommy, I no play soccer no more.  It's too hot!"  Well son, I don't disagree with you on the heat, but sometimes you just gotta suck it up and get back out there.  We weren't very successful in getting him back out on the field that night.

 But the 2nd time he went he stayed out for 15 minutes and then he stayed out the entire time for the last 2 sessions. 

 It's pretty amusing to watch toddlers playing soccer.  That whole you-can't-touch-the-ball-with-your-hands concept just doesn't go over very well.  But hey, what do you expect with 3-5 year olds!

There will be a Lil Tykes basketball clinic in February and I'm sure we'll be participating in that one.  Especially since it will be the middle of winter and I'm sure Brady will need some outlet for his energy.  Let's hope they do lots and lots of sprints at basketball camp!

Who needs toys?

Who needs toys when furniture can entertain you?  Some little girl continues to be enthralled by climbing onto/into the end table. 

Warmer Days

On this cool, rainy day I'm going to post some warm, sunny pictures!

The kids' preschool was closed a couple of weeks ago for teacher prep day.  We walked to the park in St. George and played for a long, long time before heading home to eat lunch and take naps.  This was our first time at this particular park; both of the kids loved it.

Brady and his gross motor skills--no problems climbing through/over/in/under obstacles!

 Brenna was happy to just run around in the grass.  She just likes to be FREE!

 No trip to the park is complete without some swinging.

 Both kids did enjoy this thing (what is "this" thing called, anyway?).  Brady tried to climb to the top but didn't quite make it.  They both played under for several minutes.

 Brenna did eventually stop running around in the grass and decided to play on the playground equipment.  She was a little skeptical of this at first.

 But quickly figured out how to traverse it!

Chiefs!

I broke out the pink Chiefs jersey over the weekend in hopeful celebration of the upcoming football season.  Brenna looks adorable in it!  I'm sure I am biased, but oh my goodness, could she look any cuter?