Monday, January 19, 2009

Swim, Swim, Swimming

Jaden is on her second round of swim lessons at the local community college pool. She loves to "swim". We go every Saturday morning for thirty minutes. The class is called MerBabes and Me and teaches back and front floats, kicking, ice-cream scoop arms, jumping into the pool, and songs.


Nana Helen and Aunt Camie went this past weekend to watch, so we were able to get some photos. Usually Jeff is sleeping (he gets off work late on Fridays), so its just Jaden and I.

She is thinking about blowing bubbles here.

She is definitely not afraid to get her face and head wet.



A little belly floating action shot.

Practicing her kicking.

My favorite photo.

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Christmas 2008

Oh boy, was Christmas fun for us this year. We had a houseful of people, thanks to the massive amounts of Snow, so never a dull moment around here. Jaden was thrilled to see all the grandparents and Aunt Camie, Uncle Morgan and Michael were here. Needless to say, thanks, to Camie, we didn't starve. Enjoy the pictures and a Happy New Year to everyone.



The Christmas Tree, before Jaden attacked it. Notice how nicely the presents look.
This is a six foot snowman that Camie and Michael made Christmas Eve at 5am. They couldn't sleep, so what does every person do that cant sleep? Go outside in the 20 degree weather, and roll up snow, then decorate with a one year old's toys. It was right in front of our living room window. Jaden still wakes up every morning and asks if "snowman" is there. (Sadly, he melted)

Breakfast. Notice the turkey bacon hat and arms. Delicious.


The best present a kid could get. This is a small trampoline complete with sounds, handles and games. Jaden loves it! Thanks Nana Helen and Papa Caillou.



The tornado finally stopped. The aftermath took a long time to clean up. Notice the glazed over look from a child with way too many presents and not enough energy to play with them at the moment.


I can't even find the words to comment on this picture. It's priceless. Jaden with her blanket and baby doll on the tile floor with an air freshener in the shape of a piece of bacon next to her.
Gotta love Christmas at the McDaniel house.