Beckahm's Swim Lessons

Beckham officially started swim lessons at the YMCA.  I was glad he was in the same class as some of his friends, which, I think, made him adapt to taking lessons from an unfamiliar teacher that much easier The teacher encourages the parents not to attend the lessons so the kids learn to rely on the teachers instructions so I didn't attend his first two.  I was so nervous and excited for him for his first lesson.  I dropped him off at kids club and worked out, then went to take him to the potty before his lesson.  I secretly watched as the teacher came and got all the kids that were in the swim class from the kids club and have them hold each others hands as they walked out to the pool.  Beckahm was in tears, fingers in his mouth, looking around like "where are you taking me."  It broke my heart, but I knew this was a much needed experience for him.  Even if he doesn't really learn how to swim entirely without his floaties, at least he is learning how to be brave, take direction from a teacher, and learn a new skill.  

Corrie, on of my friends, whose little girl was in Beck's class, was in the pool taking her other boy swimming and she said he hesitated when the teacher told him to jump in but after that he was perfectly fine and even loving it.  My friends took these pictures for me.  I was so proud of him when I picked him up and saw a huge smile on his face.   I could already see, as the week progressed, that he had so much more confidence in himself in various aspects, just by taking swim lessons.  He has lessons 2x a week, and so far he's done great.  Becks is the type where he does fine with something as long as you really explain things to him, be upfront and honest with him.  I love this little boy that is growing into a little man more and more as the days pass. 

I am going to sign him up for tri-sports (b-ball, soccer, and t-ball) at the Y the end of May.  I am excited he is at the age where he can try different things and see what he enjoys doing the most.

Becks last swim lesson

Celebrating his accomplishment; nothing like frozen yogurt

Running Naked, Enjoying Spring, Playing Jets

This little boy hates getting dressed.  Today I gave in and let him roam free as a bird 

What else to do on a boring, cold day but let them play on the golf cart and in the car :); they loved it. 

 I turned my back and someone decided to crawl up the stairs on his own :)

This kid LOVES the fridge; he will do anything he can to b-line it to the fridge whenever the door is open

 Train park, enjoying the warm spring weather: trimming trees, playing make believe

 All snuggled up in his bed

Twiner: I found these glasses at the dollar store; I was so impressed that Amari kept them on for as long as he did :)

 Rendevous with Barney at 2 in the morning (sick husband, sick boy)

 If any one was wondering if I had a toe head, here is the proof; love his curly hair!!

Hike with the boys.  I love these pics of Amari with his dog.  I love that he stopped ever so often to look between his legs.  Funny kid!

Possibly the CUTEST videos ever! Becks was beside himself recieving a letter in the mail from Grandma Eastman!! He hung it on our fridge and looks at it every day. 

 Fun afternoon at Souther Museum of Flight.  Amari was in awe of all of the planes, and of course Beckahm had the time of his life!

An afternoon at Barnes and Noble 

 Enjoying General Conference.  Amari stared in awe as the Tabernacle Choir sang and even as some of the speaker spoke.  Both the boys did a great job.  As we were eating lunch, listening to the speakers, Becks said "they said Thomas S. Monson!"