4th of July bash @ the Ga Aquarium

Uncle Rob inside with the fishes.

Our very first trip to the aquarium and it was on the 4th of July. Are we crazy? Maybe a little, but we had good reason. Uncle Rob, Pill(Phil), Ms. Kathy, and Mr. Davis all jumped in with the whale sharks and swam. Jacob loved every minute of it and didn't even have a nap all day. Ashraf had never even seen most of these animals so it was precious to watch him and Jacob see them for the 1st time. After the "dive"we headed to Rob and Amanda's for a feast......hot dogs and hamburgers galore. YUM!

Garden City Beach, SC

We made it back from the beach in one piece. It was a wonderful trip and very much needed by all of us. Jacob was a tad nervous at first with the ocean but by the end of the week he would walk right up to the edge and play. The sand became his friend and he spent most of his days building dream castles. Most of his fun was spent playing with his "boy" cousins. He was so thrilled to be around them even if they were doing nothing.

Here he is piled high on top of his buddies. Poor Cole got the raw end of the deal...bottom.

In the midst of building those castles.

More Mommy and Me classes

Well, we're doing much better in our swim class. There's no more crying or begging to get out. Now, when I start counting to 3 he starts holding his breathe. I think he even likes to go. We are off to the beach this week.....we'll see how he does with the ocean.

Big boy now...

Last night Jacob needed a stepping stool to brush his teeth. I can't believe how he has grown. It makes me sad, but also so proud of how independent he wants to be. Now if we can just tackle this potty training stuff.

Father's Day

We spent Father's day at home this year. Uncle Rob and Aunt Amanda came and splashed around with me. He sure is funny. Uncle Rob's friend came and brought his family. I made some new friends and boy was I excited. Isn't she pretty?

Now I am loving the pool. I ask Mommy everyday if we can go to the pooooool? I really trust my Nona most when I am swimming. She protects me.

Happy Father's Day Ghedo! I miss you and wish to see you soon. Love Jacob

Mommy and Me swim lessons.

Today Jacob had his first swim lesson. Since putting the new pool up Nona (and Mommy) have had nightmares about our little dare devil jumping into the pool. So, this morning Jacob and I headed to Oconee County Aquatic Center to learn how to float on our backs. I think I was more nervous than Jacob. I knew I was going to be forced to dunk him more than once and I didn't know if I could actually do that. When the time came I just said, "Jacob, you and Mommy need to be strong." Then I counted to three blew in his face so he'd hold his breathe and DUNK! OMG! Was he angry!!!!!!! I've never heard so many screaming babies in all my life. My head is killing me...and to think I have to go back Thursday.

Happy Easter to our family in Egypt

Happy Easter to our family in Cairo and Beni Mazar. ....... We miss you and love you so much.