Swimming FUN!

We go swimming every day at Uncle Bill and Aunt Caryn's house. Their pool is so beautiful and perfect for us! They also have a big property with lots of toys. We love the trampoline! But lately it's been so hot we just stay in the pool ALL day! Here are some pictures I have taken over the last few days.

We are so proud of AJ! Just last week AJ was really scared about swimming in the "deep end" by himself. He is a very cautious little boy and always has been! BUT out of the blue, he asked me to catch him while he went down the slide, and so I did. Then, next, he asked me to back up a little further, and so I did... and then all by himself, the next slide down he told me to back all the way up and catch him if he drownded (his words exactly).... It was a very happy day for him! He called Daddy immediately after he slid down and swam all the way across!

AND THEN, there is Andy! He is not afraid of much and will try anything! Yesterday, I had to pry him off of the 2nd floor deck -- he was going to jump off it onto the trampoline, again. He just didn't understand why I wouldn't let him do it again- after watching him fly through the air, hit the trampoline, and bounced about 15 feet up while he flipped and landed on his back and neck. I thought he was dead for sure, BUT NO!!! He jumped right up and said, " MOM! Did you see that! That was awesome! I'm gonna do it again and show you!!" That's when I said, "NO NO NO, I already saw enough!!!"

There are two things I LOVE to take pictures of... First, is my kids feet and shoes, and second, is their backs. Little boys always have the cutest little tan lines and most adorable little back muscles.... I just love it. Call me weird! I don't care!

AJ's eyes are so very sensitive to sunlight, just like his mommy! It is so difficult to get a picture of him with his eyes opened or without his hands covering his eyes! It is really funny to watch him when the sun is bugging him. He puts his hands over his eyes and makes goggles with his fingers! It's so funny! I'll have to take a picture of him doing that and post it!

I had to take pictures of some of the pretty flowers around the pool. Reminds me of California! Oh how I miss California!