Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Mini Vacation 2011- Day Three

On our third day on our mini vacation (really, just a long weekend away, but the only one we've had in almost 10 months!) we drove out to a marina and used their pool for the day. Alot of the hotels or clubs will let you use their pool if you buy a meal or a day pass from them, so, at about the cost of a meal at Chili's, we got to use a beautiful pool, surrounded by mountains and the ocean and had a great lunch!

I was the most excited about swimming because I would get some sun! I'm all about using sunscreen and being wise, but I always look healthier when I am not pastey white! Can I hear an amen on this one?

It was Grace's first time in a pool, and, as an ex competitive swimmer, I was hoping that she would like the water. We don't have a swim suit for her at this size, so we just let her take a dip in her diaper, which turned out to be hilarious when it filled with water!
Grace LOVED the water (yay!) and stayed in for about two thirty minute sessions, with a nice nap on a lounge chair in between. Luckily the pool was covered with shades or her nice porcelain skin might have gotten roasted (don't worry, I also put baby sunscreen on her and covered her up whenever not in the pool.)
Love this family picture of us- these are few and far between these days!

I hope Grace always loves the water and that she learns how to be a safe (and good) swimmer as soon as possible!



7 comments:

Emily said...

I always look healthier with a little color too, so Amen girl! :) Grace is just too cute!

Brian and Ashley said...

Fun! I'm glad ya'll got to enjoy some family time at the pool! It looks gorgeous!

Jessica said...

That looks like a beautiful way to spend the day :-) I think it's a really good idea to start getting babies used to the water young so they're not afraid of it when they get a little older. Glad Grace loved it!

Courtney said...

You with your naturally gorgeous tan skin. But I'm not jealous :) I'm glad Grace liked the water. She's has an excellent swim teacher for a mom!

Kristi McInerney said...

vacations with babies are wonderful, you get to share your world with them! enjoy!

Tami said...

How fun! I can't wait to take Emerson swimming for the first time. I'm so glad you guys enjoyed your much needed mini vacation.

Cara said...

Wholly agree on the color thing AND cute family pic of you guys! :)