Happy Father's Day

 Daddy wanted to go for a hike for Father's Day so despite the high of nearly 100 degrees we headed to the "cool" mountains where it was only 88 degrees after a nice breakfast. The hike started with a 20 to 30% grade uphill excursion for .6 miles and then it was a nice flat hike along the reservoir.

Daddy loving his kiddos!

So cute!

Axel was a motor as he was practically sprinting up the hill compared to the rest of us. He has my mentality where the quicker you go, the quicker it is over. 

 Phoenix gently stated her legs hurt and I just couldn't walk any faster than I was with the not so little guy in the carrier.

We were able to capture a family picture with the reservoir in the background thanks to a couple of nice gals who had just finished their hilly 4 mile hike.  

 Rubix couldn't wait to get out of the carrier once we got to flat land. He had so much fun exploring.

Rubix continues to be a water baby. He wants to either be in water or play with water regardless of the source. 

 It is funny though, once he is in the big pool he somewhat shuts down and doesn't really kick and splash like he does in the small kiddie pool and bathtub. Phoenix started swim lessons this week. It is completely different from last year. She is excited and cooperates. She swims to the bottom of the shallow end to pick up objects, floats on her back and stomach and easily bobs in the water. She can also jump off the side of the pool, etc. The only catch is she is still afraid to do any of these things on her own. She has to be touching or holding onto to someone's hand or something. I really want to get pictures of Axel and Phoenix, but the coaches and lifeguards have repeatedly asked parents to not take pictures. Hopefully I will be able to capture some this coming week.

Axel started CMT camp this week. That is Children's Music Theater. He has been wanting to do this for the past 3 years, but has always been afraid. He was a bit resistant this year, until the first day of course. He absolutely LOVES it! I am so excited for him. They have voice lessons, dance lessons, stage set up/art time, etc. The camp is very well organized and very well run. I am pretty sure he will want to do this again in the future. He has one more week of it and we get to see his performance next Friday!

We are headed to the pool and then to a friend's house for dinner. Tomorrow is our annual swim team potluck called Pasta in the Park. Next weekend the swim competition season officially starts and Axel has his first swim meet of the season. Little Grammy also arrives next weekend. We are looking forward to a fun filled week with Little Grammy and the Petersens (Aunt Josie, Hannah and Alex) when they stop by the house between their fun adventures as they visit California.