Lazy Labor Days

We spent a little time at Grandma Mayer's house. Campbell's suddenly decided that he LOVES swimming! Talk about delayed reaction! He took swim lessons in June...then was afraid of the water all July. I give Ammon the credit because he just forced Campbell to practice his skills again and again and suddenly it clicked! Fabulous! Here are some pics of us swimming it up at Grandmas house:

The little fish

Turns out, Campbell's tall enough to stand in the shallow end!

The lovely family

Not so lovely family. :-)

Campbell and I took a scorching trip with my Mom to the Huntington Library. Normally the children's garden is great...but it was so hot that the rocks were burning hot and running through the water fountains just wasn't enough. Campbell does love the rock instrument, though. And I couldn't help but throw caution to the wind and hug a cactus.

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And I can't help but mention that the family dog had to have an eye removed. (I'm sure no one cares, but I totally have a bleeding heart for animals.) He was pretty much blind anyway, but it's just so sad to see him drugged up with a funnel around his neck and a sewn up eye. I'll spare you pics.

But here's one of Campbell and Ammon enjoying a swing.





And for all of you who know about my sticker aversion will understand how horrifying this was for me. Of course Ammon whole heartedly encourages this kind of behavior.