Little fish

Here is Ole's very first underwater swim at five months old.  Isn't it amazing to see how content he is under the water?

Fun in the water and on land

I've really enjoyed enrolling Ole in swimming lessons.  It's great to watch him grow more comfortable in the water.  Ole's favorite part is definitely the noodles.  There's even a catchy song to go along:

Motorboat, motorboat, go so slow

Motorboat, motorboat, go so fast

Motorboat, motorboat, step on the gas!

 Here he floats on his back...so calm

Then on to Cafe Sip-n-Play.  It's a cafe in east Vancouver dedicated to parents with kids under five.  There's a huge play area for kids and a little space for babies.  They have good food and drinks and a comfortable environment.  I'm well on my way to becoming a regular--I went for the first time on Monday and have been back three times already! 

 He loves the crazy mirror.

Now home for a long nap!

Doggy doldrums

Poor Pepper has been pushed aside of late.  The cold and windy weather has meant less time playing outside, and taking care of the baby has meant less petting and attention for Pepper.  She's also a bit of a stinker, and I mean that literally, so she's sent to pout in her chair a lot.  But there is a glimmer of hope!  She plopped down beside Ole yesterday and he gave her a pat, pat, pat--a first of many pets by her future best friend.

Pat, pat, pat good dog.