june, in water

Warning: there are going to be a lot of pictures of the kids at the pool in this post. June was hot, we live less than 500 feet from a pool, and you only pay once for a pass which means it's "free" after the first visit.

Slowly warming up to the water.

Goggle-y eyes part 1

Goggle-y eyes, part 2

Pretending to be a crocodile

Silly faces

Digging

Pointing

Sticking close together

Fake smile

Not sticking together

Finally conquering the slide! Lauren was scared to go down the slide for the first few weeks of summer. One evening I pushed her down after she had stood at the top long enough to have 5 kids impatiently waiting behind her in line. She was very pleased with herself.

Fully embracing the splash pad.

Preferring the periphery of the splash pad.

Aiming the water gun at mom.

Snacking with friends.

Enjoying the rare treat from the concession stand. I like to keep my children's expectations nice and low, so when I spring for two $0.25 freezee pops my kids think it's amazing.

Building a sand castle with Dad.

Quick dip in the pool on a hot summer evening.

Shark chasing a turtle.

Collecting leaves after a storm and a forced hug.

Sharing a watering can with friends.

Water gun fight/ambush with friend's older brother.

Backyard picnic dinner after an evening trip to the pool.

Enjoying the slide...

...until she's reminded it is her last slide of the night.