The Little Mermaids

We've had a really hot summer (we're almost reaching Vegas temperatures this week!) I am so grateful for our neighborhood pool. The girls would live in the pool if they could. However, it's quite an ordeal to get packed, dressed and down to the pool that is 100 yards away. See what I mean.

First, we get dressed. It's always hard to pick which bathing suit to wear, and Madison doesn't want Ella to look cuter than her! Go figure!

Then we pack.

Let's see if we've got everything...

Floaties... check

Noodles... check

Swimming rings... check

Beach ball... check

Sunscreen... check

Sunscreen stick... check

Beach towels... check

Madison's goggles... check

Ella's goggles... check

Scuba breathing apparatus thingie... check

Diving rings... check

Barbie... check

Barbie's swimming pool... check

Crackers... check

Grapes... check

Small water bottles... check

My water bottle... check

Cell phone... check

Garage door opener... check

Pool card... check

Then we say goodbye to Allie here...

And here...


It's a looong walk to the pool.

Most days, we have this Jr. Olympic sized pool to ourselves!

Madison lets us in.

Sunscreen time...

Madison jumps in everytime. She was too fast for my camera!

Ella moves a little slower!

Let the fun begin!

This picture will probably end up in a senior slide show someday! :)

My secret strategy behind all of this swimming plays out in the afternoon... naptime and quiet time... for all of us! I took some cute videos of the girls swimming, but I'll save that for another day!