the pool

This summer will probably always be known as "the summer of the pool".  Oh, the pool.  We had no idea what kind of gem was around the corner when we moved into the "summer home".  It turned out to be where we actually spent the majority of our time.  This photo of Mia perfectly captures how we all felt about our summer.  

It was one large pool with diving boards on one end and there was also a baby pool.  Violet went back and forth from the big pool to the baby one.  She could never make up her mind about which one she preferred.  We wore her out because we would go to the pool after lunch and stay until close to dinnertime.  

Tyson spent the first two week going off the diving board over and over the entire time we were there.  I couldn't believe it wasn't getting old but it did wear off a bit by the end of summer.  On the weekends, he and Jason would have a blast together doing crazy jumps.

Shane even got to swim with us when he visited.  They were all thrilled to show him the ropes at "our pool".

There was even a playground for the kids to play on during adult swim time.  It was perfection.  This was Violet's favorite move on the monkey bars every single time.

Mia thought she was so funny when she put on my hat, sunglasses, and cover-up and pretended to be me.  I am not sure I typically stand that way but apparently she thinks I do.

Even getting there was fun because Violet and I followed the big kids on their bikes since it was less than a mile away.

And the award for best dive photo of the summer goes to this classic.  It makes me laugh every time.

It was this pool where Violet learned to swim and not from taking swim lessons, but all on her own.  She was a little fish by the end.  It was amazing to watch.  It was this pool where after weeks of encouragement and coaxing, Mia finally took a brave step and jumped off the diving board.  She loved it of course,  just as we knew she would.  She even ended up jumping off the high dive once.  It was this pool where we spent hours upon hours together making precious memories that will never fail to bring a smile to my face.  I knew it was amazing and did not take it for granted. I soaked up every last ray of sunshine along with every sweet smile, laugh, and milestone from our babies.  So very thankful for the glorious "summer of the pool".