Island Time!

You'd think from the title of this post that we went on away on a tropical getaway...not the case---however, we did listen to the sounds of the waves crashing (aka-water splashing from swim lessons) enjoyed a tropical breeze (thanks to a little bit of humidity placed nicely with the winds we always seem to have in western PA) and danced to the music of steel drums! MHCC put on a wonderful Island themed cookout. The food was great, the weather cooperated, and a good time was had by all!

Just after swim lessons...all cleaned up and ready to dance (but not before she got a game of hop scotch in!)
All smiles...with Olivia in the back ground mimicking her big sister playing hop scotch!
Russ with the girls just before we left the pool and headed up to the clubhouse terrace for dinner
Lexie, Granny and I enjoying the "island" breeze...what a beautiful evening---with out all the sand!

Our Silly Guppy

Since joining MHCC late last fall, we weren't really sure what to expect out of the "Sports Complex". While we still haven't taken advantage of the tennis programs YET, we have gotten the most out of the swimming lessons! Lexie loves her Guppy class, the instructors, and her fellow 'fishies'. She is over the moon about going to the pool and especially her swim lessons, and we couldn't be more thrilled!!! Keep praying for good weather--so far so good...no cancellations and we haven't missed one yet!!!!

Blowing some really big bubbles!

Waiting her turn for the next exercise.
Olivia wasn't quite old enough for the class, but she loves the water none the less! I usually try to sit by the edge of the pool with her and do some of the same exercises the class does. She is getting really good at blowing bubbles, kicking on her belly and floating on her back!
Green light....the kids love to play red light, yellow light, green light! Kick those little legs!

Playing with daddy during Lexie's swim class...prepare to get soaked daddy...just look at the grin on her face!

Breakfast with Santa...and Friends!

Lexie was super excited to go to church this Sunday. We told her shortly after church was over, we were going to be going to eat breakfast with Santa. As if it couldn't get any better than that, we invited our neighbors the Nicastros and the Egans to join us. When we pulled up to the Club, Lexie could hardly contain herself. Then, when we walked inside and saw Santa...she was awe struck and could barely move!

Moments after entering the front door, Lexie saw the BIG RED SUIT...she whispered to me.."look mommy, it's Santa"...and her eyes never moved from his sight.
She was a bit hesitant at first, trying to take it all in, but then she went over to tell him what she wanted for Christmas..."snow and some big red jingle bells".

We tried for a picture with Santa, but this was a good as it got. At least Olivia didn't completely lose her mind like we thought she would!

After the kids got to talk to, and take pictures with Santa, it was time for us to move into the dinning room to find out seats. I think we got the best seats in the house! Our table was steps from the dance floor and buffet line! The music was blaring and the kids were THRILLED!!!

Lexie and Cole getting down with some other kids on the dance floor.
Our neighbors the Nicastros: Nino, Tomi, and Christina

Gretel and Alan--our other WONDERFUL neighbors!
Lexie pauses for a moment to take a picture with Russ.
The girls were loving the music from the live band...they couldn't take their eyes off of them!
Olivia giving me the sad puppy dog face---she really wanted to get down and dance!
Russ takes her to the dance floor for a spin.
Poor Tomasina was worn out! Too much partying the day before---she was a trooper though--she just couldn't stay awake poor thing!
Lexie dancing with Santa! She was in heaven!!!!
Olivia tries to dance like her big sister.
She's got some great moves!!!