Summer Fun

Last weekend we took Payton to Paradise Park.  It is a fun place for kids of all ages with lots of interactive play.  He loved the pretend town where you could go to the bank, the grocery store and the pizza parlor!   While we were there we there we played minature golf as well.  Payton had never played before so we were not quite sure what to expect, but he got 2 hole in ones!  I think it was proably just a fluke, but we were pretty speechless when he did the first one! 

He passed his swimming lessons with flying colors!!  Everyday in the bathtub he shows me what he learned.  I am amazed at what they can teach preschoolers.  I am anxious to take him to the pool myself to see what he can do. 

4th of July 2008

We had a wonderful trip to Iowa for the 4th of July!!  The weather was terrific.  High 70's, low 80s the entire time!  The entire trip was jam packed with visiting everyone.  We got to spend a ton of time with lots of family and friends.   It was great to get to see Payton interact with other children of all ages.  We do not have a lot of kids by us, so besides at preschool, he doesn't get to play with other kids that much.   On the way up, we drove through the Iowa City/Coralville area to see the flood damage.  It was heart breaking to see a place I used to call home devasted like that.  We spent the 4th at the Dixon park and enjoyed awesome fireworks!  Payton got to spend a lot of time swimming, which is great since he started his second session of swimming lessons on Monday. 

He seems to be enjoying his swimming lessons.   He used to be a little hesitant around the water, but not anymore.  So I guess they are paying off! 

Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend!