Oh Summer, We Missed You!!

Yesterday was the first glorious day of summer,
and what do you know, it was actually summer-like
outside!! 83 Degrees!

We decided to start the day off with a swim,
as you can see, Ava was READY!!
Not just any day of swimming, but Norah's very first
REAL pool experience.
She has been watching Ava swim each week for
HER ENTIRE LIFE
and oh so patiently waiting her turn.

Yes, she has sat in our kiddie pool, but she wanted
a piece of the REAL action.
She even got her tan on for the occasion.
The lovely Miss Bayli joined us on our first summer swim.
Norah started the festivities with a relaxing float
around the pool.
Ava was all over the place. She did great except for
a little issue with total over-confidence.
The girl thinks she can swim WAY better then she
can = total danger.
Ryeli joined us too, she impressed Ava with her handstands.
Norah was so excited to get out of the floaty and
kick her way through the pool. She was in heaven.

I decided today was the day, she must be dunked.
She either will still love me or she won't,
I was willing to risk it, she's the second kid
& Ava adores me so I have that to fall back on.

She did great. I dunked her 5 times, she looked terrified
but she never cried. She just swam on. I even think she
still loves me!! Yay! I was always way too scared to try that
with Ava.
Norah stayed in the pool for about an hour,
happy the whole time.
I'm glad both girls like it so well, I love the water!

We dried off and headed out to Sherwood for a
little music in the park.
This guy did a one man show with all kinds of
instruments, it was awesome!
Sisters
The Macy's
Next we headed home for a quick shower, change &
a nap for Norah, then off to dinner at Linda's house.
Busy, busy.
It took me almost an hour and a half to get there
through traffic, Ava slept the whole way and Norah
screamed her head off. It wasn't very fun but
once we got to Linda's it was all worth it!

Here is Ava being pulled through the house by Abby.
Linda & her girl.
Abby & the kitty playing the piano
We had a lovely visit & a fabulous dinner on the patio.
Sitting in their yard always feels like a little vacation,
it has such a great feel.

We came home to a wonderful surprise:
a super clean house!!!

What a great way to kick off summer. : )


Comments

Anne said…
Hopefully summer will return and your girls can get some more time in the pool! Look forward to seeing all of you on the 4th!
June 22, 2011 at 10:43 AM
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