Omaha

This was an exciting trip for the boys. The last time they were in Omaha was Christmas. Grandma and Grandpa GG had lots of surprises for them. Their bedroom had a fire truck bed which they didn't fight over. Surprisingly, Colin said that it was too small for him so Nathan got to sleep in it.

Rex the Bearded Dragon also slept in their room, and that was super exciting. Rex was David's roommate's pet (along with the turtle in my room and some snakes that stayed at David's house -- Thank God!) When David's roommate moved out the pets stayed for some reason. A couple of times, my mom got Rex out to let him run around the room which the boys really thought was neat.

While in Omaha, Colin and Nathan spent the night over at their Gramma Mary's and Grampa Jerry's house while I went out with some friends and my parents. Gramma Mary was so thrilled to see them and said that they were the perfect angels while there. Colin, in fact, gave Gramma Mary the biggest compliment when he said that he wished he could draw like her.

Here are some pictures of Colin and Nathan taking Grandpa and Grandma GG's newest toy out for a spin! The little Diego Jeep was a big hit, and Colin and Nathan were very good about taking turns driving it.

Going down to the shed to see Grandpa's surprise.


Colin goes first! He was a very good driver.


Nathan is so excited, but not a very good driver. He kept taking his hands off the steering wheel.


Giving a little push up the hill.


Grandpa GG had a very cool project that he did with the boys. They built a couple of birdhouses that are now hanging in their yard. Grandpa even painted them bright colors prior to our arrival. Of course Nathan and Colin had to use the paint in the kit to decorate the birdhouses after they were built.

Nathan checking his birdhouse for birds.


Colin checking his birdhouse for birds too.

We also went to Papillion Days with my cousin, Misty and her two boys Devin and Cooper. There was a parade and carnival. Pictures are posted on facebook at:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/album.php?aid=2031894&id=1216834030

Swim Lessons

As mentioned in the Grand Cayman post, swim lessons were in order for Colin and Nathan this summer. Colin especially needed private swim lessons to get over some of his apprehension to putting his face in the water.

I signed up Colin for two weeks of private lessons and I was skeptical if that would be enough. Colin got five 30 minute lessons last week, then Tuesday (no lessons Monday due to being sick) got in the pool and just swam!! I was shocked, I mean his face was in the water and everything. Colin was swimming!! Absolutely amazing!

At his lesson on Wednesday, I overheard him talking to his teacher, Nina. He told her that his mom said he was turning into a fish. Indeed he is, just like his mom.

"She can handle it ..."

Edward came over for a playdate and during the playdate I stubbed my toe on the door. As I was standing there, grimmacing and moaning, Colin and Edward were watching me and finally said, "It's okay, she can handle it. She's an adult."

Yup, gotta remember that.