Scuba Anyone?

Madi has now done something that neither Bryant or I have not done. She went scuba diving for a birthday party. Here she is under the water and loving it!

She freaked out only once when they first started. She is getting help from the instructor.

Getting much more comfortable under the water. What a fun way to celebrate your birthday!

Another picture - she is in the back just kind of hanging out in the water.

Swimming around with the birthday boy - a son of one of Bryant's coworkers

Madi had a great time and asked Bryant if she could do it for her birthday in June. We are so glad that Madi got to do something fun and new! She had a great time.

Boys.......

I have been a mom for more than 8 years now and I have just come to really understand how truly different boys are from girls.

My son has learned things lately that Madi never has even thought of. Max is acting up in ways that Madi never has. He knows what is right but sometimes forgets immediately after I tell him.

I love Max. His smile makes me smile, he can make me laugh easier than anyone. He is sweet and caring and loving...

But he also knows what my buttons are and how to push them the quickest when he wants to.

If anyone has any suggestions in how to encourage a very active almost 7 yr old boy to behave- I am open for any and all.