We all went to the Hamilton Aquatic Center in south Chandler today. We had a blast, although they wouldn't let Nathaniel and me go down the big slide together, so we will have to wait until he can swim on his own. We had a blast still! Afterwords we went to eat at Ruby's Diner in the Chandler Fashion Center. It was a fun day. (Those aren't our kids by the way - they are pics from the website for the pool we went to).

Swim lessons in Phoenix are not an option! The boys are really enjoying this, and Sam especially likes being in a class with his big brother!

More splashing around!

She didn't want me to take a picture of her, but I insisted. Doesn't she look great! Over 20 lbs. lost and counting. We are fast becoming the all new (and leaner) Covingtons, thanks to WeightWatchers.

After a week in Atlanta at an industry trade show, I returned home to two boys, each with their own virus and my mom with some serious foot pain which rendered her out of commission while I was away. Nonetheless, after a visit to urgent care for my mom to rule out a blood clot and a visit for the boys to their pediatrician, everyone is on the mend. I was able to spend a three-day weekend at home and I think we are ready to tackle another week and hopefully get back on a schedule.

Nathaniel and his protege'

Nathaniel's coronation as a yellow belt!

Another fine karate video...

Okay, it has been a long time since posting to this thing, but I figure now that we are seperated from so many of our family members by so many miles, this would be an easy way to keep everyone who cares in the loop.

So, without further ado, here is Nathaniel at his recent testing for yellow belt at Maricopa Black Belt Academy.