Water Baby

Caleb is taking his first official swim lessons this week! I was able to find a lady up here in Ojai "Miss Tammy"! She is great with him. Today was his third day and he still has his phobias but he is doing so good! He blows bubbles completely under water and is learning his "swimming arms" and "kick kick kicks". I am very proud of him! I know we won't see a pro by the end of the week but I think we will have a little one who is way more comfortable in the pool. Oh Yeah, Jack is such a good cheerleader! He sits and claps and cheers for him...Caleb loves it!

4th of July Weekend 2009

Our fourth was great! We had lots of family, friends, sun, parade, BBQ's, Homemade Ice Cream, sprinklers, naps, wagon rides, concerts in the park, watermelon and fireworks. Caleb is still afraid of them and decided that he would sit in the car this year until they were over. Jackson LOVED them. SO John and I took turns enjoying the show with Jack:) Click on the title to see more pics!

Oxnard Salsa Festival Dash

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Pray for me... I have officially signed up for my first 10k next Saturday! Yikes! I have been training for this for like 4 months (don't laugh) it took me forever to get to this point! I thank God that He has been faithful to give me the strength and endurance to even get to this point. I know it sounds like I am running a marathon or something but 10k is far, for me.
I have been working on self discipline and perseverance for a long time now and God has been revealing to me over and over again how I have NONE! But He has a ton and is so willing to share:) Thanks Lord! It's also a chance to contribute to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
If anyone is free Saturday July 11th at 8am and wants to come to Oxnard for a little early morning cheering and stay for some all day Salsa Fun...all are welcome, you just have to promise not to laugh at my awful "time". I'm not going for speed I just want to finish, isn't that what everyone says?
P.S. Justin I wish I could have run with you on the 26th, I hate knowing I have to run this alone:( but I know you'll do awesome!

Another Fam Tradition

John came home last Friday night and said all he wanted to do was layout a blanket, get some popcorn and have a "family movie nite"! So alas...we did
He took the boys to the store to pic up candy, popcorn and a fountain soda (I needed it to really feel like the movies). We layed out a blanket, built a fort, popped corn, and curled up to watch American Tail. It was a very sweet evening. The boys stayed up late and slept in late Praise the Lord! This will need to be another once a month Harrell tradition.

Summer Fun

We have ventured to the beach 4 out of the last 8 days! We've had fun with family, friends and have even made some awesome new friends! I have a feeling we will be here a lot this summer:)




Water Baby!

Sand Baby