More Summer Fun

We've been having a good time these last couple weeks.  It's really hot and humid, so we don't spend a lot of time outside unless we're doing something that includes water.  We bought a little kiddie pool at the beginning of the summer and it's been fun for the kids to play in.

This was one morning when they were just playing with buckets and squirt guns - not actually getting in the pool - but then Connor started just dumping water all over himself.  It didn't seem to phase him at all!

Here are some from another day last week when we went out for a bit.  We only lasted about 40 minutes before the pool water got too hot and the kids wanted to go in.

So we resumed playing in the bathtub!  That was much more enjoyable for me too since I could just sit in the air-conditioned house.

When we're not outside, we're usually inside playing legos, reading books, playing with cars, coloring, climbing on Daddy, eating, napping, etc.

 Above: my little bookworm.  Below: Love this face.  Connor's been doing this a lot lately.  Toothy smile!

Above: temple with the Angel Moroni on top. :)  Below: All of Eli's aircrafts (he does these all on his own, he loves legos)

The Rec Center has been the greatest thing ever this summer.  I don't know what we would have done without it!  Eli has now finished 3 of his 4 weeks of swim lessons and is making huge progress!  He is putting his face in the water, pushing off from the edge, and sort of jumping in.  I am so glad he's feeling more comfortable in the water and really proud of him for facing his fears.  He's a very cautious kid and is afraid to try new things, but he's done really well.  This one lifeguard is really good with him and talks through everything with him before they do it.  He's very smart and can usually be reasoned with.

 Above: Talking :) Below: Face going in!

Connor, on the other hand, is fearless.  We all go in the pool after Eli finishes his lesson and I usually end up fishing Connor out 4-5 times every time.  He thinks he can swim and just dives in and tries to be a big kid.  I'm glad he's not terrified of the water, but I have to keep a good eye on him!

Yesterday (Saturday) we all went to the pool.  It was fun to go with Jeremy (and nice to have an extra set of eyes and hands!)  He hadn't seen Eli in the water in awhile, so it was fun for Eli to show him all the stuff he'd been learning.  They also have this awesome splash pad thing right next to the pool that we all enjoyed!  Having grown up with a pool, I have REALLY loved spending this summer at the pool so much.  It's a perfect way to "enjoy" the heat.

Three more weeks until we're outta here!  Crazy...