Hoopla with the Hoffy Girls

As usual, we've spent some of our fun summer days with those crazy Hoffy girls. Here are a few highlights.

(oh look, the rare pic of ME...all covered up because my skin has met it's quota of solar radiation ☺)

And look, there is Caden all covered up too...he's met his quota of wind, sand, water and all things beach-like.

Why did I bother dragging sand toys to the beach when a dead sardine provided an endless amount of entertainment?

Caden's First Swim Lessons

Miss Brooke was AWESOME

The very first swim stroke they learn is the elementary back stroke. They use Chicken Airplane Soldier to help the kids with the steps. Caden loved the idea that he was actually swimming but wasn't all that comfortable on his back. And the idea of having his head AND his feet in the water at the same time was a difficult concept. But it is entertaining to watch! And for the grand finale of swim lessons, Caden JUMPED off the diving board...FLOP!

From Vegas with Love

Shawn and I snuck off to Vegas one weekend...without the kids...what a treat!! We actually finished sentences, even entire conversations, ate hot meals and slept in...what a treat!

Still Lucky in Love after 13 Years

Can you dig it?