He passed...

I never thought the day would come that Zane would pass a swim test!  This kid has had a rough go with learning how to swim.  He had some innate fear of the water and it's taken him a very long time to learn to be "ok" with it!  I'm happy to report after 6 years of swim lessons, he's finally got it!  And he is so proud and so are we!

Country Club

We had the opportunity to use the area's country club swimming pool today.  This was probably a once in our lifetime opportunity since we do not have any desire to pay the fees to join!  Let's just say...it's not cheap!  The weather wasn't exactly ideal for swimming outside today and the water was less than warm - but we had a great time!  We ran into one of Zane's friends there, so that was fun (hey...maybe they can get us in another time, haha) - and Zane was able to show off his swimming skills again.  I'm seriously in shock with how well he's doing - it's like a switch just got flipped and I love it!

He can swim {and he can dunk}

This has been 5 years of swimming lessons (off and on) in the making folks...but Zane can FINALLY swim!  He still has more to learn, but my goodness; we are so proud of him!  It took many, many bribes over the years to just get him to stick his NOSE in the water and now look at him!!!

And Landon...well, this kid has zero fear of the water!  He LOVES to put his head under the water any chance he can get!

Real Men Wear Pink

Landon seemed to almost always get "stuck" with the pink floaty at swimming when they used them. There were two boys and two girls in his class and it always seemed they only had one blue or green one and the other boy threw a fit if he got pink.  Landon being the laid back kid he is (ha) could care less!  I think he looks cute in pink :)

Floating

Swim Lessons Cont'd

We signed both boys up for lessons this time around!  Landon didn't go tonight due to the flu (and he's spending time with grandma & papa tonight) - but Zane was eager to get into the water!  Zane has a real fear of the water, so it's taken him a long time to get somewhat comfortable with it.  He did so good tonight!  You can tell that he really wants to swim - I think this is his year to get it!  I can't wait to watch him over the next few weeks!

Swimmer

Kid still adores swimming lessons - asks everyday if this is the day to go!

Swimming

It is Landon's turn for some swim lessons!  He took them once as a baby in the "Mom & Me" classes...but it was finally his turn to take them all by himself...since he's all growed up now!  Zane is a little bummed that he isn't in them too, but we reminded him that there are a lot of sports and things that he has done that Landon hasn't - so it was little brother's turn for a time in the spotlight!  We did tell him, we'd put him in next session though - we're suckers like that!

But back to Landon...he LOVES his lessons!  He tells me over and over afterwards "I had fun mommy"!  He is doing so well!  Definitely not afraid of the water at all!  I can't wait to see what all he accomplishes this session!