Birthday Week and Swimming Lessons...Day FIVE, SIX and SEVEN

DAY FIVE

Today was a little more relaxed...I packed us up for the lake (jumperoo and all) and loaded up the car. Dixie, Colt and I headed to go meet Yaya for a little shopping at my new favorite boutiques before swimming lessons. I thought I could leave my car on and keep Dixie in there with the air blasting while we shopped, but I quickly learned that my car won't lock if the keys are in it. It was WAYYYY to hot to just leave her in there sooooo...Dixie got to come shopping too. I told the sweet girls at the front that Dixie would be super good and wouldn't pee/chew on anything. She is practically human. They said it was completely fine and assured me that all was well seeing as they used to have a "store dog." Dixie and Colt just watched us shop and try on clothes.

Sweet kids I have! Great shoppers too! :)

Haley and Nick took a half day at work so they could come see Colt swim! SO SWEET! Since Blake couldn't be there, Haley got in the water and took his place. He did SO wonderful! DID NOT cry ONCE! I would say "Colt, we are going under 1, 2, 3" and he closed his eyes, gasped and went under. Came up with no crying. He even laughed and splashed this time! He did great. I was so proud and so happy that Haley and Nick got to see him in action. Thank you Haley and Nick for coming to support Colt. Thank you Tammy and Joe for getting to come before you left for your duties at the lake. Thank you Mom and Dad for coming everyday! It really meant a lot to me for all of you to be there. I know this wasn't as eventful as it will be next year, but I know you love Colt and will always be there for everything. I have the best family!
After swimming came to a close, Colt, Dixie and I headed up to the lake. When we arrived, there were over 30 people at the house for the annual "Kreck family fish fry." We got there just in time for ice cream, cake, bathtime and night night time!

DAY SIX

Saturday we did the usual...slept late, ate and headed out on the lake. This weekend we had l9 people in on all the fun. We went to the beach as we normally do, floated and just hung out. The kids and Tammy ran off to somewhere and told me to sit on this lifejacket on the beach. Tammy put a "homemade" birthday hat on me made out of a wine box and cake mix box and all the kids came running out of the bushes with a banner and sprayed me with silly string and bubbles. Tammy had made wonderful cupcakes for us all to enjoy. It was a fun surprise! Thanks guys , I was definitely surprised!

This may or may not have been my 4th cupcake :)

Its my BIRTHDAY...DAY SEVEN

I slept until 11am! I LOVE when that happens! I walked into the living room to see Colt's shining face in his jumperoo and Tammy greeted me with my present from she and Joe. A few months back, Mom and I went to Sugarland for my friend, Meredith's, Stella & Dot launch party. My mom got the most beautiful tourquoise necklace I have ever seen! I didn't get one and figured I could borrow her's. Tammy & Joe felt like I should have my own and were so sweet to remember how much I LOVE this necklace. Thank you Tammy & Joe!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE it and will wear it lots!

Colt took a 3 hour nap not long after I woke up. After he woke up and ate lunch I figured it was time to show the world his new trick before we went to swim. Isn't he precious?!! Sitting up like a big boy at 5 months old! I just prop him up and he balances on his arms. I bet in a few weeks he will be sitting up on his own.

...then off we went to swim in the lake. He loved it. I even dunked him as we did at swimming lessons. He didn't mind it at all and had fun splashing and kicking like a big boy. He is definitely a water baby! No doubt!

Family pyramid :)

Colt loves his floaty...I love that his has a shade on it

Once again, Colt and I decided we didn't want to leave the lake so we are here for another week. YAY! My sweet friend and cousin in law find out if baby Stidham is a boy or a girl on WEDNESDAY!!! I am so excited and we all have been highly anticipating the news. She asked me to help her register. She only lives about 45 minutes from the lake so I will probably drive in to register with her and then come back just in time for Will, Erin and Brylee arrive to play!Fourth of July is approaching us and who isn't looking forward to fireworks?!!!!!! I hope everybody has a fabulous week and stay safe on the fourth!

XOXO, The Krecks