Dayton - Arrival and Swimming pool

We spent a few days in Dayton before the end of my mom's (Gammy) summer break. The babies couldn't ask for anything better than to spend time with their Grandparents. Watching them interact, seeing the smiles on everyone's faces when we're together and, okay, I'll admit it, having an extra set or two of hands to help me are all great!

Addison got right to work reading to her animals and babies that live at Gammy's house. All except the pink one were mine. The blue baby is named Justin after my boyfriend in 4th grade!

We spent the afternoon at the Kettering pool. So much fun. They have a huuuuuuuuge aquatic complex, with a miiiiiiillion different pools. Addison especially enjoyed this particular slide.

See my hand in the picture above? Yeah, you won't be seeing that anymore. I was instructed by the little girl herself to "Stand back, Mommy. Stand waaaaaay far back." She wanted me far away while she performed her tricks.

Going down backwards was definitely her favorite!

Don't worry, she's not drowning. She'd go under and come right back up with a huge smile on her face.

Well, at first her face looked like this. But once she wiped the water from it and caught her breath, she was smiling!

Gammy and Chase watching Addison be a daredevil. From waaaaaaaaaaaaaay far back. :)

Gammy and the babies.

Addison was showing her how she goes under

and comes back up for air.

Chase loved the spraying whale.

Memorial Day Weekend - Monday

Memorial Day started off spending some time with the other side of our family - Dustin's side. We had everyone over to our house for a fish fry and to celebrate Grandma's birthday, again...much to Addison's delight!

Eyeing the icing on Aaron's cupcake.

Checking her surroundings to see if anyone is watching her.

Going in for the kill.

Victory!

Next up, his ice cream!

After naps, we took the kids to the pool for the first time this season (and Chase's first time, ever!)

His first "taste" of the water.

And in a little bit further.

One Fish, Two Fish.

Indoor Pool

After naps, we headed to the indoor pool at the Community Center. The kids loved it! It was our first time there and I'm thinking we should really consider buying a membership for this winter. Addison and I would definitely get our use out of it.

Daddy was a collegiate swimmer and hopes Addison follows in his footsteps.

She loved the lazy river and wanted to hold onto the tube all by herself.

Don't worry, she still had a tight grip!

Plus, Daddy was right there with her.

Playing with the watering cans, just like the good ol' summer days. Missing those summer days already...

Playing basketball.

Watch out, Lebron!

But nothing was better than the slide. I believe Addison went down the thing at least 100 times.

Rounding the corner for another trip down the slide.

And another...

And another.

Escorting Noah for another ride on the slide.

They are just too cute for words.

Our angel, a true fish!

It was an....

itsy bitsy teeny weeny yellow polka-dot bikini.

This picture is about a month old, but just in case I don't get any more of her in this swimsuit this summer, I wanted to make sure I posted it. It's not a great picture and she looks like she's singing "Young man, there's no need to feel down" from the Village People song, Y.M.C.A.

Addison's grandparents got her this suit for Easter (after I talked and talked about getting her a yellow polka-dot bikini for this summer) and it was supposed to fit this summer. It's still too big on both the top and bottom. Maybe in the next month, she'll have a growth spurt? I hope because I want her to wear it again!

And yes, I know it's really white polka-dot. Same thing. :)

YAY! The swimming pool is open for the season!

Mommy, Daddy, and I have been anxiously waiting for the pool to open. It is so fun, I didn't want to leave!

Daddy teaching me to swim.


Drying off with Daddy.