At the Beach

The second day we were in Florida we went to the beach after Brant had his nap. He was full of energy and had a great time running back and forth playing in the sand and in the water. He kept wanting to go into the "blue water" but that water was full of more seweed and was really dirty so he didn't go in. Here are a bunch of pictures from our day at the beach.


The beach.

I got this idea from Angela to put the year in the sand and have his picture taken, but of course he didn't want to face the camera. He still looks super cute though.

Staring out at the water.

Running back to play in the sand with Daddy.

In the water with Daddy.

Making faces while walking in the water.

Brant and Mommy

Making faces with Mommy and acting silly.

Our Family

Playing in the sand

Walking on the beach with Mimi.

Blowing bubbles in the water.

Smiling for the camera.

Mommy's feet in the water.

Brant's feet in the water.

Playing in Mimi's Pool

Brant had such a great time playing in Mimi's pool while we were in Florida. He was in the pool almost every day that we were there. He got in the first day and was in it also on the last full day we were there, and if we didn't have to get up so early he probably would have gotten in again before we left for the airport. Brant had a love hate relationship with the dolphins that float in Mimi's pool. Some days he loved them and some days he hated them pushing them away exclaiming, "Go Way Dolphin!" He also loved hanging out in his boat, and playing with the noodles, dive rings, and splash balls in the pool. He loved the shallow area that Mimi and PawPaw have named "the beach" and was often playing there by the fountains. I took some pictures on the first day we were there and the last full day of him in the pool. Here are some of my favorites.

Loving the dolphins.

Swimming with Daddy.

Floating in his boat.

Big smile for the camera!

Playing with the noodle and dive rings while Mimi watches.

Playing with the noodle and dive rings.

Brant swimming with his PawPaw.

Chillin' on the side of the pool.

Playing with one of the splash balls.

Dancing in the pool.

Practicing floating.

We're Back!

Well we just got back from our trip to Mimi's house in Florida this morning. We had to get up super early (4:30 AM/3:30AM Texas Time) so we were all a bit grumpy on the plane. Brant and I slept most of the way back on the plane. I took some dramamine this time since I got sick from the plane ride there without taking any. Brant did great on his plane ride both directions and even got some compliments from some passengers about how well he did for his age. We appreciate his Aunt Jenni providing us with some things for him to do on the plane as his belated birthday gift because they definitely came in handy. We had a great time in Florida we went to the beach, we went to Bush Gardens, we hung out in Mimi's pool, and just enjoyed spending time together as a family with Mimi. PawPaw even came in on Friday and got to spend some time with us before we left early this morning. I'll be posting pictures and more details as I have time during the week this week. I hope everyone is doing well, and though we had a great time we are glad to be home. Thanks for having us Mimi!

Little Gym!

We went today as a family for Brant's first class of Little Gym in Keller. He had a great time and did participate the majority of the time. He was a shy some of the time, but since it was his first class that was expected. He got to play with bells, explore all the different mats, walk on a balance beam, play with a parachute, and play with balls and bubbles. He even got his feet stamped at the end of class with a stamp that reads "terrific". His teachers Mr. Rick and Miss Kellie seem really nice. I found out today that we also get a free class each week during June and July in Southlake. When we get back from Florida next week he will be going to Keller Little Gym on Mondays and then Southlake Little Gym on Fridays. I think between this, the pool, and playdates with his friends and cousins we will have a busy summer without having to spend too much time couped up in the house. Here are some pictures from today. I played with my lightroom software so the colors may be a little strange on some but I liked the effect.

Listening to directions with Daddy at the begining of class.

Playing the bells

Running with Daddy

Playing with the parachute

No, Daddy it's my parachute!

The kids in the class sitting on the parachute (of course Brant's back is to the camera).

On the balance beam

Swinging on the bar with a little help from Mommy

Log rolling with Mommy

Log rolling with Daddy

Getting bubbles with Mr. Rick

Playing bells for the goodbye song

Brant's foot stamp

Mimi's Party

Yesterday we went to Jason's Aunt Lisa's house to celebrate Mimi's (Jason's mom) birthday. Lisa has a fabulous backyard and a great pool. The kids had a great time playing at the pool and I had fun taking pictures of them. Brant got to wear his new lifejacket for the first time and he wasn't too sure about it for a while. He had fun playing with the diving sticks both holding them, tasting them and throwing them. He also wanted to take a turn in the pink float that he saw Mommy use earlier in the pool. Later we had hamburgers and hotdogs and the kids played on the swing set as well as playing in the pool. The majority of the time we were there was spent in the pool though. I'm glad we were able to go and celebrate his Mimi's birthday. We will be leaving soon to go and visit her at her house in Florida for a week. I hope to have a lot of great pictures and posts to share with everyone when we get back. I sent out a snapfish e-mail to allow Jason's family to share in the photos since there were more than 60 good ones and that would take up too much e-mail space. Here are a few of the pictures from yesterday.

Brant and Daddy

Brant, Daddy & Uncle Rich

Brant & Mimi

Playing with a diving stick.

Daddy & Uncle Rich (the two polar bears)

Throwing the diving stick to Daddy

Aunt Jenny, Brant, Avery, Daddy, & Hannah

Brant in the pink float

Swimming with Mimi

Brant showing off some swim goggles

Brant & Daddy

Brant & Uncle Rich

Cool at the Pool

We went to the community pool this past Sunday as a family to go swimming. Jason had never been to the community pool and so this was his first time. We forgot to pack pool toys for Brant, but we had a ball for him to play with in Jason's truck. He had a great time playing with us in the pool. He even did his impression he learned from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and tiptoed in the pool saying "tiptoe, tiptoe, tiptoe". We didn't stay longer than an hour, but it was a great first trip for us to go and spend some family time together playing at the pool. He also had fun when we left trying on his Daddy's sunglasses that Jason didn't end up wearing while we were at the pool. I look forward to many more trips to the pool with Brant this summer with and without his Daddy.

Brant and Daddy in the pool.

Trying to get Brant to float.

Brant and Mommy in the water.

Playing ball with Daddy in the water.

Playing in the pool.

Stylin' in Daddy's shades!