Simple Pleasures

So summer is in full swing, and we are enjoying all that comes with it…lots of time outdoors, afternoons in the sprinkler, sidewalk chalk masterpieces, freezy pops, bubbles, and endless excuses to wear swimsuits all day long.


Mason wanted to play in the pool, but he wanted a big slide (which his pool does not have)…And a stroke of genius that first was born when I was a barefoot kid enjoying summer, developed in my backyard.
Kiddie pool + Swingset slide = tons of fun.



And although the end result was anything but a perfectly round pool…Mason didn’t seem to mind.







When the midday sun drove us out of the pool, and into the shade, Mason decided he would like to catch some bugs. Sure, why not?


And I have never gotten so much enjoyment out of a toy that cost a dollar...Just watching him walk around the backyard staring so intently at every blade of grass, and calling out
“Here buggy, buggy,” was insanely entertaining.





And speaking of bugs…our littlest bug has a new trick.



Yep, she’s standing up tall at the coffee table. She needs a little help getting there, but once she’s up, she is supporting her weight really well…and she’s up for minutes at a time! So this is a huge accomplishment, and we are super excited!

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This week we also enjoyed some pool time with our buddies down the street.





Now you can see why Mason felt the need to supe up his pool. :)



...and we are so excited that they are generously offering us to use this slide for Maddie's party...should be lots of fun! Thanks guys!!






Bathing beauties...






So much fun, and summer is just beginning...I can't wait to see what else is in store.