Crystal Hot Springs and a Calling

Since everyone and their dog is at the Logan pool on a Saturday, we thought we'd go to Crystal Hot Springs this weekend. Well, let's just say it's a little- no a lot- ghetto! No grass, see through bikinis and ladies who obviously did not look in the mirror after or before putting on a tiny two piece! I totally could have gotten away with wearing my bikini- and looked like a super model.
Anyways, we made the best of it and the kids had a ton of fun! We went down the slide a couple of times and I took my daredevil of an 8 month old. He LOVED it, squealing all the way down and only disliking the water in his face. I also took my niece Shaylee down once and of course we had to be going mach 90 around a turn and totally biffed it- Sorry Shay!

Thanks for the pictures Lisa (please excuse the hair, I had too much fun on the slide!)

Ryker got to practice his swimming for a bit then totally crashed for Grandma Cindy. Why is it that kids fight their parents so much when it comes to sleep and well, everything- but Grandma gets him to sleep easy peasy?!

So that was our Saturday. Sunday, Ryker and I went to church and he was such a whiner all day! I took him out of sacrament and we were going to leave because Dustin was patiently waiting at home for us. Well, we couldn't leave because his little toy duck had rolled all the way up to the pulpit and I couldn't get it when we left...so after waiting for all of sacrament I went to retrieve it and was then called into the bishop's office. I have been called to the compassionate service committee. I think it is perfect because I love that type of stuff and also because I can not feel too guilty about missing church to be with Dustin (we're still working on this difference...faith and patience I guess?) So I am super excited and have my first "duty" today- organizing and taking a cake to a luncheon for a viewing.

Swimming Lessons

Ryker loved swimming lessons. A half hour was just perfect for him to enjoy all the little games and then take a long nap after all that hard work. We learned to:

Kick our legs

"Swim" to a toy

Go under water (LOVES it!)

(I just love the look on my face...not! Crazy mom drowning baby?)

"Jump" off the side and swim back

Pancake rolls from front to back

Back float (not a big fan)

Notice the crossed feet- he even did this in the womb! (maybe brought back memories of being in water for 9 months?)

Tigger hop in shallow water

Wear a lifejacket (I could barely find him in it- the runt!)

Most of all- to have fun in the water

His favorite part was singing "the wheels on the bus" and doing all the actions

I am so glad that I am sharing this love of mine with Ryker. I learned to swim early and have always loved the water. I would highly suggest it to everyone else (I think they run through August).

Tuckered out, cuddling with Grandma

Camping Fishy

Ryker had two new experiences this weekend. We went camping up Left Hand for the first time and he started swimming lessons and had his first dip in the pool today. He LOVED them both!

Camping was fun but it rained a lot. I only have one picture, it's of him playing on the stairs because it wasn't the best lighting in the trailer :)

I was very nervous because he had woken up screaming the past 3 nights and I finally took him to the doctor and he doubled his acid reflux medicine. I thought we'd be done with that soon but doesn't look like it...Anyways, he slept really good in the trailer! He napped better than he does at home :)

We had a great Father's day with Dustin's dad. The guys fished and we played. We rode our bikes all the way down and back up Left Hand- almost 6 miles. Almost Died...bad idea :)

About Father's Day- I am so grateful for Dustin, he has been up right along side me every night since Ryker was born. He is doing everything possible to make our lives great- even selling his 2nd love, his Camaro. This is the 2nd Camaro he has sold to help us get into a house, what a great guy! We got an offer even though it wasn't for sale...if only that could happen with the truck!

Swimming lessons were so fun! Ryker was smiling ear to ear. He loved playing "the wheels on the bus" and he even put his face in the water by himself and came up smiling. I am glad he is in these, not only for the swimming but the interaction with me, the kids and the teacher. He is so cute all decked out...

Proof that he loves the water, we feed him in the tub every night because that is the place is the happiest and the only way that we can get him to sit still :)

Getting ready for lessons this morning, I let Ryker play in his diaper bag. This is what he does...MESS! He is too smart- he knows how to open his puffy treats and he spread them all out...how can you even see the mess when there is that cute boy right in the middle?!?

Swimming

I am so excited for summer...especially since today is actually a nice day!

We are going to start swimming lessons on the 22nd and I really can't wait. I know, I know...he can't swim, but getting him used to the water and able to at least paddle is the first step and I believe the earlier the better. I decided that even if he keeps himself up for 2 seconds, the money is worth it if he ever fell in somewhere- those 2 seconds could matter.

ANYWAYS, just in time for swimming lessons I WON A SWIMMING SUIT, well one for Ryker. I am the one who really needs one, but hey.

This is his suit we should be receiving soon...

It is a black rash guard onesie that I won at fabulousfunfinds.com from Haiden Surf. So exciting- it's like a $40 swimsuit!

Update on my camera battery- if you ask, Best Buy gives you a discount. I got $10 off just because I said I couldn't buy it now and I would have to come back! YAY- that's like 25% off! So...pictures to come!

I also bought myself a swimsuit today, but it was missing the strap, so I got it for a steal. I am hoping I can hand sew well enough to just attach one because I love the suit, the price and the print. We'll see...

We are going to the rodeo tonight. It will be a late night for my buckaroo, but I guess once in a while won't hurt.

Question for you...

Hey everyone,
I need your advice. Ryker and I are enrolled in a Mommy and Me swim class at the Logan Pool. Just wondering if anyone else has taken this course or any other swimming class for babies. I just don't want to waste my time or money and don't know if he'll learn anything. I just love the water and want him to start early!
Let me know- Thanks!
Ashley