We have a Fish in the Family!

While Amanda went with the Turpin girls for a fun getaway to St. George, Avery & Lily visited Grandma and Grandpa Downs in Idaho (Brian had work and had to leave for scout camping before Amanda got back).  While there, Avery became quite the swimmer!  A couple of weeks ago we visited Idaho and went swimming.  It was the first time that Avery would put his face in the water and "swim" (or really be pushed from one person to another).  Well going to Idaho he was so excited to swim without his arm floaties.  When Amanda came down to stay with them while Brian was at camp, she was surprised to see how much he has learned!  He could swim a few feet and turn around and swim back, all underwater.  He could swim to the rope (after someone helped him up) after going down the slide.  He also didn't want to stop!  Since he was always opening his eyes underwater, he was getting red, burning eyes.  I (Amanda)  told him to take a break, and he replied, "I will take a break underwater."  Silly boy!

Going down the green slide

swimming from the steps and back