I Have Another Riddle for You.

Some sudden changes in J-girl's pigmentation had raised some paternity questions. After much hard work I have finally uncovered the true identity of J-girl's father.

Also, she can walk now.

Summer Fun

The kids have been having a blast this summer. The weather has been great so we've been trying to get outside as often as we can. Last weekend we got out the kiddie pool and cooled off. The water was a bit too cold for Johanna but she had a good time sitting in her new lawn chair. Jonathan just enjoyed getting wet and splashing around with sis.

We've also taken a few trips to the Lincoln children's zoo and caught an Omaha Royals baseball game a few weeks ago. (Don't worry that's not a real turtle)

We also wanted to report that the kids have recently had a few milestones. Johanna learned to say "ball", it comes out very soft as "ball, ball". And Jonathan recently learned how to snap his fingers. Fun stuff!

Swim Lessons

J-man has been taking swim lessons the last two weeks. This is the first time he's swam without a parent in the water with him. The first day we were a bit scared and refused to go anywhere near the water. That afternoon we went back to the pool to get used to the water. That must of helped because he's done great since. Here he is practicing his front stroke with teacher Tracy. (His backstroke is incredible but we failed to capture it on film.)

One of the students in his class is our new friend Grace. Grace has a little brother named Luke who is very close to J-girl's age. While J-man and Grace learn to swim, J-girl and Luke interact by stealing each other's toys, snacks and sippy cups. Meanwhile, Daddy gets to have a conversation with a grown-up (Grace's mommy). How cool it that?

In a couple of weeks, J-man will be starting the next level of difficulty. Daddy and J-girl will be taking the infant swim class at the same time. J-girl really digs the water and Daddy really needs to get rid of his farmer tan (not pictured).

Here is a picture of J-girl seated in a giant chair: