Accomplishment

Today was the last swim lessons for Lauren and McKenna. Their teacher told me that Lauren can move onto level two, and that McKenna could do level one again. Basically means she didn't pass. Which is no big deal. She's three. Like her mama, she doesn't like to get her face wet. (What can I say? I don't want to mess up my make-up). And you can't be a great swimmer if you don't put your face in the water. Which is why I would probably not pass level 1. 


On the way home from swimming Lauren was in the backseat saying "Ann, said I can move up to level 2."  "Yes, Yes. Yes. I get to do level 2," over and over and over. She was so proud of herself. I really enjoyed seeing her enjoy her accomplishments. Jeff and I hadn't talked about doing anymore swim classes, but I have a feeling she would be broken-hearted if she didn't get to do more. 


In other news we went browsing through and piano store today. They were really friendly and we put a deposit on one that I really like, but not totally in love with. It has queen anne styling and that isn't my favorite. Basically the deposit means that nobody can have until tomorrow we when we make up our minds, and its refundable so its not like we are invested in it. So only tomorrow will tell. 


We had a pretty fun fourth of July. Jeff worked in the morning so I took the kids to the ward breakfast. That was fun, but REALLY HOT. I think that Callum was uncomfortable in the heat because he was a little grumpy. Then we came home and napped. We had some new friends come over and BBQ and let the kids play in the swimming pool, which then led to tons of grass in my house, which then led to the 5th of July being spent cleaning my house. But, I digress. We did a few sparklers and our friends went home and we went to bed before we got to see any real fireworks. I am a little bummed. What's the 4th of July without fireworks? We did have fruit pizza. Perhaps that makes up for it some. Ohhh and some really awesome festive jell-o that our friends brought. That totally made up for no fireworks.