Snakes in the Library

Wendy and the boys visit the library fairly often during the summer.  You can imagine how excited Gage and Zane were to find snakes there one day.  I'm not sure what kind of snake Zane has on his shoulder in the photo below, but the snake draped around Gage's neck is a boa constrictor.  I can't remember now how long Wendy said it was...maybe about 7 or 8 feet.  She said that a 10 foot snake is big enough to squeeze an adult to death if no help is available. 

Whee.

Darth Vader in his happy place

I mentioned previously that Gage and Zane really like their Star Wars characters.  Last Halloween Wendy and Kelly bought them costumes that were sturdier than the ones found in Walmart.  And they still like to put them on and role play.

 Snack time came while Gage was still in the Darth Vader uniform.  Here are a couple of pictures that Wendy took and shared.  We might need to get him a more manly cup!

Swimming lessons?

Well, yes...they did have swimming lessons.  I didn't go to any of them this year.  It just didn't work out for me. Or rather, I wasn't needed; everyone managed without me.

Carolyn sent all of us a photo of Kate and Carlee taken at 7:30 on the morning of their first swimming lesson.  They were all decked out in their cute swimsuits and goggles.  Kate even had on a swim cap.

As an illustration of how different the boys and girls are, Wendy sent a photo (that she titled "Ready for swimming lessons") of the boys.  Gage and Zane are into all things medieval as well as Star Wars.  They basically look the same don't they?  Medieval and Star Wars.

So here are the two sets of children...ready for swimming lessons two hours before the lessons.

Hmmm...very interesting.