Sweet Summertime

 With the hottest months of the summer upon us. We stay inside much of the time due to various medical issues. When we do brave the heat, we like to stay COOL. Maybe someday we will have our own pool, but for now, we are splishin' and splashin' in the blow up variety.

Public pools are a BIG NO for us. The chance for germs, and the logistics of trying to keep 4 kids from drowning with 100 other people trying to beat the heat is not my idea of a good time.

 We first tried a bumbo for Celia with a floaty. She isn't heavy enough to keep the bumbo underwater, and she had no back support, so that was a bust.

 Yes, it is SO HOT, we have to cover the pool. Sad but true.
(And these particular photos are from May!!)


 My sweet girls soaking up the rays.

 THIS is my new Celia invention. I have to say, I am proud of my creativity on this one. 
A plastic chair we already have, and the strap to her bath chair that we never use. 
VIOLA! 
A pool chair that offers safety and support that doesn't take up too much room.

 I think she likes it. :)

 Aria became a robot to entertain the littles. 
Can I just say that she is THE SWEETEST big sister?!?

My sweet twinny twins.

Now raise your hand if you are ready for fall.

ME!!!!!!




Comments

  1. MARY'S MOMJuly 24, 2012 at 1:29 PM

    Love the pictures and those girls are the cutest ever. Smiles, smiles, smiles! They make me happy just seeing them at play.

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  2. SueJuly 24, 2012 at 11:34 PM

    It even been hotter then heck in MN. Great job on the chair...very creative

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  3. AnonymousJuly 25, 2012 at 10:02 PM

    There never were more gorgeous bathing Beauties, and never will be! They sure seemed to enjoy the cool summer dip. What blessings!

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  4. Grandma and GrandpaJuly 25, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    There never were more gorgeous bathing beauties, and never will be. They sure seemed to enjoy the cool summer dip. They are blessings.

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