my kind of swimming

Even though I gave myself the gift of not going to the pool for my fortieth birthday... I went today- well tonight really. The girls had girl's camp certification, dad had a two hour meeting, jack was around -- so Trent picked a friend & we headed off to the pool at 6:30 PM.

That meant: It wasn't crowded, there was plenty of shade, cool breezes, and a book for me-

NOt too shabby!

I may just give into this kind of pool experience.

I didn't even put on a swim suit...

~Nice~

incredible

progress

We went swimming yesterday at Karrie's pool- this place is heaven.

After sitting in the corner on the stairs for about 2 hours, literally- trent decided he would venture out & look at this... he swam (with a life jacket on) all the way to the deep end!

After that he swam all the way around the pool!!!

Wow! Karrie & I were cheering him on & were amazed when he finally just did it. When trent was a toddler he wasn't scared of water at all. In fact it, he was way too comfortable to the point where I wouldn't take him to the pool because I was sick of pulling him out constantly. He would be looking up at me from down under the water- I would pull him out then he would start screaming- why did you pull me out, I was swimming?! No he was drowning... oh boy. Well, he somehow made a complete turn around & now he usually won't even leave the stairs. He has been in level one swimming lessons twice just this summer alone.

So again- this is good. thanks karrie :)

And- look at this! A sure sign school is just around the corner. Secretly I am a little sad...

don't tell the kids though.

blogger mom's swim

Today Karrie invited all us blogger mom's

up to her in law's pool again!

This place is heavenly

(impressive description, coming from a non-swimmer.)

I learned a few things, going to the pool with friends today-

it's been a while, ya know.

Such as-

It's much easier for someone besides

mom to put sunscreen on trent.

(no fighting, screaming, & I didn't have to sit on him)

Trent pretty much stuck to the corner by the stairs the whole time except when karrie & kristy played with him. For some reason in the past year he has gotten afraid of water. He used to have NO fear of it and it was very dangerous, now he has gone a little the other way. that is why he is in multiple sessions of swim lessons this summer.Can you believe how great these guys are

to play with him in the water?!

thanks guys- I'm saying it again- I have such great friends!

The Carlsons had a little race. Everyone got out of the way to see who was the fastest...

Mariah won by a landslide. I was so impressed with karries talent & micah's cheating skills! Jumping out of the pool, running & jumping back in so they thought he had won- very clever. Chloe had a great time!

So did Hailey & I- but I have no pictures?

We all brought treats & kristy made this yummy dip. She brought dip last time too. She's got a great dip thing goin' on- I'm tellin' ya. It was so good.

I love this picture of Ethan from behind. He is so stinkin cute.
we decided he looks like Mr. incredible in this swim suit.
I love the bucket hat.

Vivi & Ava were diving maniacs!! They were so good at it-

Allie was helping them with their technique.
these kids are just so darling & nice to each other- how great is that?

The big boys were splashing us, which honestly felt great to me.
Maybe I should change my views on not going to the pool this summer?


ha ha ha ha ha- for a second there I had ya, huh?
Actually I am thinking- I really need to learn to swim...
My fear of water is ridiculous- I'm pitiful- oh boy...................
don't tell my husband or he may hold me to it!
It was a busy, great, summer day!

*Am I the only person who hasn't gone swimming this summer?