Swimming in the Rain

I can't recall a rainier spring season ever in the area where I live. We've had so much rain that it has led to some flooding in surrounding areas. I haven't complained too much since the rain has kept the hot weather at bay a little longer. It's been a huge bummer to have the pools open though and not be able to swim! One Wednesday in May, I promised Carter that we would go swimming that day when it wasn't raining. The issue though is that it would clear up one minute only to rain 15 minutes later. I told him it wasn't a good day for swimming, but he was insistent. Finally I packed up the umbrella, and we headed to the pool. We were the only ones there. 5 minutes after we arrived, it started raining (no thunder/lightning). While I stood under the umbrella, the boys went for a swim. They didn't care!

Swimming Lessons

Part of our summer fun has been some swimming lessons for Caleb.  He made some great progress in his two weeks of lessons.  He learned how to swim freestyle, and they started to teach him backstroke.  We still have to work on breathing for freestyle.  He loved going each day for those two weeks!

Growing Fast

Caleb turned 9 months old last week. He is growing so fast. At his doctor's appointment, Caleb weighed 20 lbs. 13 oz. which is the 55th percentile. He was in the 45th percentile for his height and the 80th percentile for his head count. He's got a big head :o). Here are some pictures of what Caleb has been up to over the last month...

Standing


Chasing the vacuum


Sitting like a big boy


Baths with his cousin, Drew


Sunday nap with Dad


Swimming for the first time!!!



And Caleb's giggles as a friend and I play a wii


Also, Caleb is finally getting his first tooth! He's been a bit cranky through the process.