As part of the last swimming lesson at level 1, the boys had the opportunity to go off the diving board. They both did fantastic, as you can see on the video. David goes first followed by Daniel. Daniel goes straight in and actually tried to find the bottom of the pool. We’ll try to post some other video and some photos from swimming – as with virtually every other new activity, they LOVE IT!!! They would swim every day if they had the opportunity (we’ll probably join the YMCA). I think they’re going to like Hawaii next month.
Monthly Archives: May 2010
Mothers Day Portraits
On Mothers Day, we went to the JC Penney Portrait Studio and had family photos taken. We had a great time and the results speak for themselves. We still don’t have the pictures hanging on the walls in the house, but we’re working on that. Click on the photo shown to see the complete set. At the risk of repeating myself – these kids are adorable!!!
The Averill Household
Swim Lessons
Daniel and David started swim lessons today (May 4). They love the water and, as we established long ago, they love anything that involves athleticism. They did a great job of paying attention to their teacher and we expect they’ll be progressing through the different levels of swim class and will be swimming soon. We plan to travel to Hawaii this summer so any progress will be helpful. Click the picture to see more.
Aren't they adorable?
Baseball
On May 2, the Seattle Mariners featured Foster and Adoptive families in their “We Are Family” day. We joined up with family and friends and had a fantastic time. We took the train from Puyallup to Seattle, walked to the ballpark (stopping for a bit of shopping along the way) and then were treated to a superb pitching performance but, sadly, no offense for the home team.
Daniel and David experienced many new things, but seemed to take it all in stride. There was a good crowd and it was fun to get a bit loud. We met our good friends, the Butlers, at the ballpark and then rode home with them on the train. The kids played with their trading cards at the table.
Also joining us were Margie & Ruli, Kyle & Sarah with Ilaria and Mason, David & Barbara and the Ashcrafts. All told, we had 8 adopted kids with us (I think), including 6 from Ethiopia. Four of the Ethiopian children were good friends before adoption. How cool is that?!
Click on the picture to see more.
Outside Safeco Field