Swim Lessons

Here's what we have been up to the past two weeks - swim lessons.  And Charles has learned how to swim!  We definitely need more practice, but it is so nice to have another skill under our belt, especially when it involves their safety.  Frances is doing well too, just enjoying being in a class with her big brother.  These lessons are through Charleston County.  I had to arrive about an hour early on the day registration started, but it has been well worth the $20 for 8 lessons!

Happy Father's Day!

Just wanted to wish Jacob a very Happy Father's Day.  He is such a devoted father who spends quality time with the kids reading numerous books, building countless Lego cars, playing with My Little Ponies, and being Daddy Shark in the swimming pool.  With his demanding schedule at work, he somehow manages to make it home in time to say prayers and go over the day with the children before bed.  He disciples our children through actions and words.  He helps me carry the load and is so excited about our #3 on the way (less than a month!).  I could not ask for a better partner in this wonderful family and am so proud of the father he has become.  We love you Jacob and look forward to our vacation week coming up!

Memorial Day Weekend

Here are a few from Memorial Day Weekend.  We had originally planned to go visit Jacob's aunt and uncle at Lake Guntersville in Alabama until I got the red light from my OB.  She didn't think traveling 7+ hours at 34 weeks would be prudent.  So, we decided to stay here...and we had so much fun.  We enjoyed C's soccer game on Saturday (separate post on soccer to come), church and swimming at the neighbor's pool on Sunday, and then relaxing at the beach with the Jackson 5 family on Monday.  We couldn't have asked for a better weekend.

Sea Turtle Release

 This past Friday we went to the Sea Turtle Release at Kiawah.  Eight rehabilitated green sea turtles and one loggerhead were released back into the ocean, and it's always an exciting event.

 One of the green sea turtles that had been part of a cold stun off the coast of the Carolinas

 Charles in awe

 Dawsey, the 200 pound loggerhead

 Frances taking it all in

 Another one of the cold stunned turtles

 Now back to the sand

 Enjoying the release with friends

 Can't go to the beach without playing in the water

34 Weeks

Here is the most recent prego pic taken this past Sunday.  I am now 34 weeks.  I feel great except for that feeling of exhaustion and nesting desire at the same time.  I've been trying to deep clean every room and finish C's and F's baby books.  I have done all the writing, but trying to upload and order photos to go in the books.

I am so ready to meet this little one - so ready for the kids to meet their newest sibling.  I wonder how they will react?  We moved the two of them into the same room a month ago, and they absolutely love it.  It makes for a longer time to get them down for naps and night time, but I love seeing two cute little bodies asleep in the same room.  We moved them to the back of the van too.  Charles thinks he is big stuff!