Slip-Slidin Away

What a fun break from doctor's appointments & hospital visits: this last Tuesday we packed up our swimsuits and headed to the pool. Ava Gray still has to keep her head out of the water, but she really enjoyed checking everyone out (in fact, we caught her totally checking out a young 'gentleman swimmer' - it was downright hilarious). Havyn had a blast. She was a fearless little thing, running along the side of the pool (I know, I know,  no running!), and jumping to her mama in the deep end of the pool. Since it was only her second time ever to be in an outdoor pool (first time was the day of Ava Gray's surgery, so I only heard about it from Ana), I was in awe. Here's a little peek into our fun day-in-the-sun:

Our sun-bathing beauty:

Havyn put Laura through her paces, for sure!

See? Obeying doctors orders, but still getting to splash around in the water : ) She really was splashing too, but as soon as she saw the camera she froze. Which. is. typical. And just one of the reasons why Ana calls AG her Stinkerbell.... : ) 

There's a kiddie pool off to the right here. Havyn only tolerated it for a few minutes. The "big kid" pool  is where it's at!

She just wanted to say hello to the big girls...they eventually noticed her & thought her she was cute. : ) 

 And then we ran around in the park next to the pool for a while to dry off for the ride home:

Oooh, but I just love being outdoors with the girls. And in a pool! So many fun memories of playing in pools & the ocean with my brothers & sister. Hours upon endless hours of fun...Hope these girls get to start stocking up on some precious memories of their own. Thankful for Laura & Ana, without whom this little outing would have been impossible. Have a great week, friends! Till next time -