Successful swimming lessons

Have you picked up on the common activity between the last few posts? Yep, swimming because while June was quite nice (and rare!) and didn't get above 85-90 degrees that's not warm enough to swim. We were having swimming lessons despite the cooler temperatures and then July came and it seems we've not been below 100 degrees by 9 am. While we are fortunate enough to have a pool here, that's all we have been doing to escape the heat but the girls love it and get in 2-3 times a day.


Kaylene has been so devoted to teaching our girls to swim and Kelsey and Katelyn just love having her come over. Here's their latest accomplishments in the pool. For those family members getting this emailed to you, you will actually have to go to the blog to view the videos.

Kelsey has been doing the freestyle for a year now, but she has been working on her breathing and isn't rolling all the way over anymore.

She has never enjoyed the backstroke but has been doing much better and has even asked to do this stroke.

What 2 year old do you know of that has no fear and loves to be thrown across the pool?

Katelyn can swim on her own and doesn't want any help from anyone.

Katelyn floating on her back across the pool.

For two summers now, Kelsey has been diving to the bottom for toys, rings, sticks, whatever she can throw in. Well, this year, Katelyn can't be outdone by her big sister so she's been working on diving as well.

Kelsey can stay under forever and likes to show off just how long that really is.

Kelsey and Katelyn enjoying a jump together. Everything they do has to be done together.