The 1st half of February

This first half of the month has flown by.  I've kept busy 'spring cleaning' my house.  It's taking a little longer than I would like it to, but I am making progress, so that is good I guess.  Swimming lessons have kept us running.  Last week the level 3 started for Tyson, plus we had two level 2 classes to make up from snow days.  So Tyson had 4 lessons last week.  Kellen passed level 1 and Tyson passed level 2 and is onto level 3 now.  It amazes us each time how well he does for not having spent much time in a big pool before this. They spend most of the time in the deep end, jumping in, diving in and swimming to the ladder.  They are also learning survival techniques, which is so great.  I have to admit I do get kind of tense watching him in the deep end.

A week ago Sunday, we went out west to celebrate Jenae's 7th birthday.  It was a fun day.  I wish we could make it out that way more often.  Now we even know a 'shortcut' to get there.  ;)

Jenae with her cake

 The kids taking their turns at the pinata

 Pile on Dusty

 Jenae opening her gifts

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This past Sunday we took the boys bowling for the first time.  It was a fun experience.  Unfortunately my camera battery died shortly after we got there, so these are my only pictures.  I do have pictures on my phone, but haven't taken the time to figure out how to get them off there.  Anyways, it was a great day to spend together with the family. 

 Tyson, Cooper and Kellen ready to bowl

 Tyson has bowled one time before with the preschool last year, so he thought he was a pro at it.  I think he did beat me both games though, the only difference was he had bumpers.  I could have used the bumpers as well.

 Kellen would carry the ball up to the lane and set it down and then roll it.  It made it to the end every time, but it took forever.  He and Cooper shared a turn and they actually ended up with the same score as me.  I am really a bad bowler!!