Graduation Day!

Just when we think that school will never end...it does. The kids have been looking forward to this day for the past 2 months. They have been working extra hard to get all their assignments completed so that we could finish on time.

Our graduation activities began with dentist appointments. ALL the kids were THRILLED to have their teeth checked!  I think it has something to do with the goodie bag and the treat from the treasure box.

After the dentist, we headed straight for Krispy Kremes (why not!) for our graduation ceremony. The kids enjoyed getting their awards AND prizes! They each got a few treats that they had been wanting.

After Krispy Kremes, we went back home for a brief rest. Then we put our swimsuits on and headed for Pelican Bay Water Park in Edmond. Once more...it was a huge hit.

After swimming our hearts out, we loaded up once again and headed for the Kaufman's house for another evening of swimming. After several additional hours of swimming, Kiahna declared that this REALLY was the best day EVER. Isaiah might have agreed, but he was asleep in Daddy's arms.

Little Swimmer

Today we went to the Kaufman's house for another swim.  They recently installed a HUGE pool in their backyard.  The pool is absolutely fabulous...or SWEEEEEET as Kiahna would say.  For those of you who do not know anything about Karen, I thought I would list a few tidbits:

• Karen and TJ have worked together at XPEDX for over 10 years
• Karen gave each of the kids (except for Niah, of course) a gift when they were born, and that gift is in each of their treasure boxes
• Karen is our most faithful blog reader (Aunt Jessica is our most faithful blog commenter!)
• Karen's husband Gene is a good guy, who always finds himself getting in trouble with TJ--go figure! Well, they haven't actually done anything too bad...but they could...and so Karen and I don't let them hang out UNSUPERVISED very often!

This afternoon TJ had taken the kids over to go swimming while I waited for the bread to finish baking in the oven.  When I finally got over there, TJ said that Isaiah was swimming/diving under the water for toys.  We had to get his swimming on video--it's too cute!

The kids wanted to stay all night like we did on Friday, but we couldn't since some people have to work tomorrow. Hopefully, though, we can return again for another swim while the weather is still hot.  Thanks, Karen and Gene, for letting us swim in your awesome pool!

Swim Lessons

Yesterday we completed our 2-week swim lessons for this year. This was our 3rd year...at the same pool...AND with many of the SAME teachers. At this point, they think they own the pool!

After lessons, we celebrated by going over to the Kaufman's house for an all-night swimming party! According to Kiahna...it was the best day EVER.