Soaking in the rays

After our record-setting rainfall this May/June, it's been very nice to finally see the sun come out this weekend! Aubrey and Joel went out and sat in the sun before church this morning.

Kari joined them after a few minutes. It was a little too bright, though. Their eyes are not used to that big bright thing in the sky. It's been too long.











After working in the yard and garden all morning we went over to Grandpa and Grandma's house in the afternoon and enjoyed some pool time--the first pool time of the season.
Kari didn't waste any time. She went down the slide within minutes of being there. We are reaping the benefits of swim lessons, as she no longer needs water wings to get around and be safe.






















Aubrey was a little unsure at first but ventured in with Grandma and had a good time. We're going to have to keep a close eye on her near the pool this year.

Joel was way more comfortable in the pool this year, too, thanks to another year under his belt and those swim lessons. Last year he pretty much camped out in the shallow end and on the steps. Yesterday he was all over the pool and very independent with his water wings.

No photos of big and pregnant me in the pool in my big and pregnant swim suit, but I have to say, the water felt great! We may be spending more time than usual at the pool this year. I'm sure the kids won't complain.