It's really summer now!

How do I know that it's really summer? Because we finally have our swimming pool installed. It has been a year long process that was quite the grueling ordeal...But alas! It is complete and has now been broken in with the first swim of the summer. Here is our story...

Last summer, my parents decided that Tyler needed a swimming pool...They're grandparents and are highly indulgent. So they shopped around for the best deal, the most desirable shape, etc. Finally they came to a decision and made their payment. All winter this pool was neglected and we didn't think it would ever be utilized...Of course we documented its installation and now that it is complete, I finally feel comfortable sharing the process with the public. Unfortunately, we do not have any pictures of the original installation, but we do have pics of the pool being filled...






He took his job very seriously, but then it was time to get down and dirty...um, wet...Of course, being the generous boy that he is, he felt that all his bath toys should have some pool time too...
And he also really enjoyed laying on the "deck" next to the pool...
I did NOT go swimming, but I did enjoy a little bit of pool side reading and took the opportunity to drink tea and eat a scone. I would like to extend an invitation to everyone to come swimming at our house...no diving in the shallow end!