Lovin' summertime

We are a summertime-loving family. Always have been. This summer, we joined Lifetime Fitness in part because they have an amazing pool and we have been living there. I'm loving the fitness classes and not loving the couple times I've missed sunscreen in spots.

Kinley can swim so well on her own now and she's even brave enough to do the big slides. Our neighbor joined as well, so we've had lots of pool dates and I've let the kids bring friends. I just love watching them enjoy the water--it's childhood happiness at it's best! They have all been getting along really well, too, which is an added bonus. I think my girls have only slept in separate beds four times all summer.

No fear on the slides!

Best buds

Fish!

Lining up his put

Cooper had a baseball game in Estes Park a few weeks ago and Uncle Bennett and his girlfriend, Shila, were able to come. We spent most of the day up there, had lunch, bought candy, and then watched the team get their butts kicked. Oh, well. Coop loved having Uncle B there helping them all warm up and being in the stands. At least he had a few great plays behind the plate. He has also loved playing a ton of golf and has a few tournaments to go.

Estes fun

Thanks, Uncle B!

Kaiya is excited to have learned how to do a cartwheel on the high beam by herself and that she has started piano lessons.

We are looking forward to boating with the family on Friday and having a fun Fourth with friends and family. In July, we will head to Utah for about a week and then in August a trip to Grand Lake. And, to celebrate our 16th wedding anniversary last week, we booked a trip to Hawaii over Thanksgiving with my best friend and her husband. Can't wait! It just doesn't get any better than summertime!!

After a day in the sun