Swimming lessons

Caleb and Isabelle started taking swimming lessons at Emerald Coast Scuba in Destin, where they are known for excellent swimming lessons. I have been very impressed with the quality of the lessons, and the kids are both really having fun and learning a lot. They can't wait to go each week. We go on Monday and Tuesday mornings throughout the summer. They are in different classes that meet back to back, so we are there from 10:30 to 12:30 both mornings as they take turns having their lessons. The other hour that they have to wait, they play with some friends of ours that are doing lessons at the same time and eat their lunch. The first week was so hot and humid that it was pretty much miserable for anyone not in the pool. Poor Judson was just dripping with sweat and was not a very happy camper. So, the next week I came prepared with a battery-powered clip-on fan for his car seat carrier to help keep him cool. Thankfully the weather was much cooler this last time and actually enjoyable, but the fan has definitely come in handy at all the outdoor places we go. The pool that they swim in is bordered by two upstairs balconies that overlook the pool, and that is where all the parents go to watch their kids swim. It really works out well because there is a breeze you can feel off the water from the gulf.

Eating lunch on the upper balcony with Sam Ward while Isabelle had her swim lesson:

Isabelle floating:

Isabelle diving under the water to retrieve a ring (wow- what a difference from last year!)

Isabelle with her friend, Ben Ward:


Caleb practicing his float:

Judson sleeping peacefully with his personal fan: