June

The month of June consisted of swim lessons, Jon's birthday and trying to fill time. It was an adjustment having Emma home again all day, but her and Derrick sure have loved spending time together.
This was Emma's 3rd year in swim lessons and Derrick's 2nd. After the first 2 weeks their teacher moved Derrick up to Emma's class, as he was quickly progressing. Emma was more scared than ever and Derrick was ready to swim his little heart out! Derrick left off trying to learn to take his own breaths. And Emma was working on gaining more confidence. I have been trying to take them swimming since lessons have been over. Last week we finally made some progress. Derrick started taking breaths on his own and Emma was starting to realize she CAN swim! It was such a proud parent moment! Now we just need to go again and keep the momentum!
Jon also had his birthday in June. We celebrated by going out to The Keg with the kids. This has become our tradition. Jon is on their email list for a free meal the month of his birthday. Emma loves sharing her daddy's medium rare steak (gross) and Derrick is starting to branch out and eat foods he never has before. Steak being one of them!
Emma has become so creative in her playtime and Derrick is following suit. Sometimes I just love listening to them play together. They've had dance shows, weddings, pool parties (in the house), school days, restaurant play and several other pretend play games. Emma will often ask me to take pictures of her in whatever she is doing. We are thinking of getting Emma her own camera for her birthday. She has really gotten into taking pictures lately.
June went by fast and now July is almost over. Hopefully the awful weather goes with it, although the last few days have almost been nice! I have recently been questioning why I live here...but it's home!

My kids growing up too fast!

Emma and Derrick with dad on his birthday!

Emma showcasing her dolls and animals that she dressed up!

2 Teeth Down!

Within a month Emma lost her 2 bottom teeth. She was so excited for the first one to come out! It was a bit of a struggle (as you can see from Jon's face in the pictures) but he finally got it out with minimal crying from Emma! The first tooth came out on June 2nd. Emma couldn't wait for the tooth fairy to come! She had been saving her money for an mp3 player and was $3 short. So, the tooth fairy helped her out with $3. Kind of an odd number, but now we're stuck with it! :) Emma got her music player and loves it! The next tooth was lost on July 9th. We knew it was loose but I didn't think it was close to coming out. I went to pick up some dinner that night and Jon called me to tell me Emma's tooth was bleeding as she was eating her popsicle. I told him I wanted to look at it when I got home. A few minutes later I got a picture text with Emma and her missing tooth! Jon said he went to check it and it came right out! Again, we had a very excited girl! She keeps trying to tell me she has other loose teeth, but I think that's it for now. Emma is very excited for school to start. She told me last week, "Mom it's almost time for school to start. I've been waiting my whole life to be in first grade!" Silly girl! I am having nightmares again about what teacher Emma will have again. It worked out last year, I hope it does for 1st grade too!

Last picture with her bottom teeth

Dad is checking it out

Dad is trying to pull it out! (I love this one!)

All done!

The first toothless grin

Putting her tooth under her pillow, where she slept with her hand touching it! :)

Money from the tooth fairy!

2nd tooth gone and I don't think I've ever seen a bigger smile!