Swim Classes

Victoria and Tyler have been taking swim lessons for close to 4 months now and have done really well. Tyler has no fear to run and jump into the water (not sure if that's really a "good thing") and swim to the side of the pool; while Tori has been spending the last several classes perfecting her dive. Next week will be the end of their classes and there will be a competition where they will be performing with other children.
We'll try to enclose a few snapshot from their competitions next week; however, with my track record on keeping the blog updated, I thought it would be prudent to go ahead and post these two for you today!

Tori is 8!

Yesterday was Victoria's 8th birthday!

Obviously, it was a much awaited event
in our household. She woke up before sunrise and was waiting on us to "get the show on road".
Mom and Dad C (Nana and Papa) were able to come and celebrate her "party" at our house and at her request, we made (Argentine) milenesas, and "pure de papa". She had a strawberry ice cream cake (with my mom's help) and then grand event of the day...HER PRESENTS! She had a great day and appreciated all of the phone calls and emails/e cards that she received. Thank you for remembering our Tori on her special day. We've posted a few pictures of our growing 8 year old.

Enjoy them...

Tyler turns 6!

Last Saturday Tyler (finally) celebrated his 6th birthday! For the past several weeks, all that we've been hearing from him is, "Is it my birthday yet?" He was so excited when the "big day" finally arrived.

Originally, we had planned to have a joint party for both Tori and Tyler; however, the children are currently at that stage where they fight over everything. In regrads to a birthday party, Tyler said no girls could come to "his part of the party" and Tori said that she would tease and annoy any of Tyler's "amigos" that happened to come to the party. After listening to days of teasing/fighting over it, I took action and said, "No party for either one of you". ( I know, you're thinking what a mean mom I am, but YOU were not hearing all the bickering for days on end....) Anyway, that settled any problems and I've promised them (if they can be mature enough to get along with both sexes) then next year they can have a joint party to celebrate their special days.

This year Tyler chose to eat out at a pizza place and then Mom and Dad Carney came to our house for birthday cake and presents. All in all, I think he had a great day. To those of you who called to wish him happy birthday, thank you!

Enjoy our new six year old Tyler!