Back to the old days and water

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Went to a water park this morning with the kids and had a great time. There was a zero depth entry so Killian and Cayden could walk right in and out. Elayna got big slides and deep water so she was happy doing her own thing. Though she did decide to join us every once in a while. Killian is really getting over his water fear. He walked out into the water till it reached his chin. He went down little slides that allowed him to put his face in (even though he didn't want to) without freaking out. He is getting really brave. Cayden loved floating around. There was a whale to slide down that was a lot of fun. I think after this great experience at the pool, we need to start swim lessons when we get back.

We officially have gone back in time, we’ve come back to Seligman. I love Seligman and the people in it. I’ve missed it here but will be ready to leave in a week.

Water park

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Tempe has this amazing water park for the public. They have foutains and a slide that the kids can go down. There are even life gaurds to watch the kids (but still keep your eyes on the kids, please). We had the opportunity to go there today so the kids could have a little time running around outside. They had so much fun. Killian actually ran through some of the water parts and got his face wet. The slide was a little much but went down 3 times (the last time he wasn't to happy to go down though). Cayden had a blast but got tired after a little bit. Elayna had the most fun of all (no suprise there). Water guns and slides where favorite part.

Nana had to take us to this cupcake place that was amazing. It's really cutly decorated and has beautiful cupcakes. Mind Over Batter was the name of the place. I would love to own a place like this someday.

Then back into the pool for a little more water play. Killian actually jumped into the pool. (of course Grandpa was there to catch him and only he was allowed to do it) Cayden relaxed in his flotie then started following brothers lead and jumped in too. They really are starting to love the water. Elayna had a blast no matter what too.

What a fun and exhausting day!!! :)

Water play

Phoenix is a hot place to be but when there is water to be played in you can't get the kids to come inside. The last couple of days have been spent next to the pool or something that has water that the kids can play in. Cayden (our water baby) has had no problems with the water except getting out of it. Killian (not our water baby) hates having water anywhere near his face. Elayna grew into a water baby and now we can't get her away from it.

Over the last couple days Killian has grown into a water baby. Yesterday he won't get out of his floaty. It has been amazing to see him turn from a kid who won't go near the water to one that won't get out of it.

Cayden has always been fearless of the water and these last couple days has proved it. He loves to jump in, more like walk in and he doesn't even look at the person catching him when he does it. It's amazing how different the boys are when they are just 13 months apart. It's like night and day.

Elayna loves everything that has to do with the water. Water parks, diving, jumping in, water toys, you name it and she'll love it. She always seems to get the short end of the stick though because the boys always have to have their way and usually gets it. I guess that is one thing that we need to work on.

All in all water has been a great thing in the valley of the sun. But please remember to watch the kiddo's around the water.