Beach Bum

We decided to relax today and took Drew to the beach. We couldn't believe it when the first acess we went to had an open parking spot. (That won't ever happen again!) Drew had a great time although he didn't spend much time in the water. He spent most of the time running from the waves! He also had a blast buldling a "neighborhood" in the sand complete with houses with hot tubs in the backyards and roads. The weather was great at about 83 degrees and with our beach tent and the nice ocean breeze it was really comfortable. Drew is already asking when we can go back to the beach!

Swim Lessons

Drew just finished 2 weeks of swim lessons and is actually swimming on his own. Drew's lessons were at Echo Farms Country Club and they do them one on one which is great for a 4 year old. (Hard to concentrate with other kids around.) Drew's teacher, Leah, was great. She started with kicking hanging on the wall, then the kickboard, then putting his face in the water while kicking with the kickboard, then she taught him arms, and then they put it all together. I was amazed how quickly he picked it up.
We are so happy we signed up him for the lessons - they were priceless. He is as happy as a FISH in the water now - going under without a care!

Sleeping Beauty???

Ok, maybe not Sleeping Beauty, but Drew was sure sleeping peacefully when I snapped this picture. He has just about stopped sucking his thumb, so I thought I would capture a picture for his scrapbook. We have worked really hard at getting him to stop, but it really is cute when he is asleep. He just looked as sweet as an angel. Just didn't want to forget this precious site. He just seems to be growing up so fast.

July 4th 2007!

We spent the 4th of July in Wilmington. Drew was very excited about going to the fireworks (or as Drew calls them "pop-pops) this year. Last year he was still a little scared of the fireworks. So, we were so happy when he kept asking to go see them. The fireworks in Wilmington are held downtown on the riverfront and they send them up from across the river at the battleship. It is a beautiful location for fireworks and Wilmington really goes all out for the firework display. We got a great spot this year front row along the banister on the riverwalk. We had a fabulous time!