Friday, July 10, 2009

Jakob Taught Himself to Swim!

Ok, so truly amazing day for both Jakob and his friend, Jonas. They have both had some swimming lessons, but have never shown their swimming capabilities quite like this. Jakob has been swimming in our pool in Houston at least 6 times a week, but only with a full piece suit on that has floaties underneath it. So, today when both he and Jonas decided to take the suites off....truly amazing to see they can now swim! Amazing what a little competition between 2 boy friends can do for their abilities. Jakob is actually going to start swimming lessons on Monday (1 day a week) so I think by the end of summer, he'll be ready to do laps :)

For those that get nervous with kids swimming...don't worry...Natalie and Wayne were both in the pool with the kids, you just can't see it in the video too much. And...we at least put their undies on for the video as normally when they take those suits off they are just in their "birthday suits."

3 comments:

Auntie Jan and Uncle Paul said...

Oh what beautiful water babies,you can really see that Jakob loves the water.
Thanks for sharing their fun with us, we look forward to seeing Jakobs adventures.
Love Auntie Jan & Uncle Paul xoxoxoxoxo

Pam said...

What a difference a day makes! When I was there, Jakob was trying to swim with his floaties on, but they made it a little difficult. Between Ben, Jakob, & Jonas, we may have our own Olympic swim team. If you had that pool when you were in Canada, Jakob could have learned to ice skate in the winter.
Good job, Jakob & Jonas!!
Love, Mom/Pam/Nana Pam

The Myers Family said...

THAT is amazing..i need ya'll to come teach my kiddies how to swim! :>) Jakob is just precious...and i'm so happy everything worked out soo well...and you now have such a precious little boy to add to your wonderful family!