Friday, June 26, 2009

The Big Kids

Campbell has 6 cousins whom she loves. In order from oldest to youngest: Ethan, Matthew, Macy, Madeline, Jacob, and Zachary. This summer Campbell is so lucky to have 2 of her cousins, Ethan and Macy, with us every day. Ethan has always gone to our school district's summer program but that was cut due to budget issues this year. So, we worked out that I would keep Ethan and Macy for the summer while Emily works. It's perfect: Campbell has 2 playmates, I have some extra spending money, and Ethan and Macy get to do all kind of fun things that they may not have gotten to do in a camp or day care.

So far, we've gone to the movies, the library, Carowinds, the YMCA water park, and long bike rides. We have plans to go many more places. We are having so much fun! This week the big kids have been going to swimming lessons.

Ethan is a very good swimmer and is in the big kids' class learning different strokes...

like the freestyle...

and the backstroke...

Macy is working on more basic skills...

...and is becoming braver every day!

Ethan is quite the ham...
Macy looks sweet and innocent, doesn't she?

3 comments:

Unknown said...

So glad Campbell has Ethan and Macy to play with and that they get to have lots of fun together. They sure seem pooped after a full week at "Camp Compton". Thanks for keeping them. Love, Mom

Anonymous said...

The kids are having the best time staying at Camp Compton. They love seeing Campbell all the time and making her laugh. We are so glad they are able to stay with y'all.
Emily

Adrienne said...

Martha:
You are such a good aunt. It looks like Ethan and Macy are having a great time.