Swimming Lessons

The girls took their first swimming lessons this year at the Y. It was a lot of fun and they progressed a lot. They're both ready for the next level, but we'll have to wait until they're 3. They had a really sweet teacher named Miss Kathy, that awesome came to their preschool and sang songs, played guitar, and told stories. She recognized Mckinley from preschool. I guess her red hair is hard to forget.

Louis wasn't able to attend the first 4 swim lessons due to spring football, and since we needed two adults for two kids, I had to recruit some help. Auntie M was great! She came and helped us out 3 times!!! She was a huge help and the girls really enjoyed spending time with her. Uncle Matt also came once and we really appreciate him too. We couldn't have done it without y'all. Thank you for allowing them to do it.

Auntie M was also sweet enough to come by the Y after work the first day that daddy was able to come to swim practice and take pictures. Here are all the moments she captured.

Mommy and Kimmy Brooke

The whole family ready to start swimming lessons.


Daddy with the beautiful Mary Elizabeth.

Mckinley looking all gorgeous, sitting on the side of the pool all by herself.

Mary Elizabeth climbing out of the pool all by herself.

Mckinley blowing bubbles with Mommy.

Singing, "I'm a little pancake nice and flat ... now FLIP me over and FLIP me back." Teaching the kids to flip over on their back and float if needed.

Daddy and Mary Elizabeth doing "sleepy alligator"

Mommy and Mckinley doing sleepy alligator.

Mary Elizabeth, getting her back pack on.

Mckinley jumping in the pool to Mommy.

Mckinley swimming around with her back pack on.

Mary Elizabeth swimming around unassisted, showing off for her teacher and Daddy.