"So much in life depends on our attitude. The way we choose to see things and respond to others makes all the difference. To do the best we can and then to choose to be happy about our circumstances, whatever they may be, can bring peace and contentment."—Thomas S. Monson

Sunday, August 23, 2009

August is for SWIMMING!

I realized that I never blogged last year about one of my most favorite things I do in the summer, WATER AEROBICS. There is a group of ladies that meet at my neighbor's pool twice a week and we exercise together. It is great fun! It is definitely reminiscent of my Mom's water ballet days (when Kay and I used to sit on our well house and spy on the Relief Society sisters "swimming" in the Blacker's pool). Last summer we got these swim caps and took this picture at the end of our water aerobics season (we really don't do water ballet). Our leader, Melissa (in the flowered cap) moved away this year and we miss her :( I love these ladies and water aerobics is great exercise. Just ask Whitney, Sara, Sarah P., Patty and Kay. They have all been guest attendees.
We've had lots of fun swim parties at our pool this summer. Last week Missy brought her kids over to swim. .
Jared is a great swimmer and Sam and Ellie get braver every time they come. They all love the slide and the hot tub. Their favorite thing to do is throw Taylor in the pool.
We even got Tom in the pool this time.
It is so fun to have them nearby.

10 comments:

Kay Hinton said...

I love, love, love the water ballet picture. It actually brought tears to my eyes in remembrance of our mom, Lilly, Phyllis, . . . who else was in that happy group? You really SHOULD do water ballet. Yes, your water aerobic class was very fun- and it's okay Melissa yells at you.

Kay Hinton said...

Will Missy and Jedd be closer or further away from you when they move?

KlassenKlan said...

You gotta love the flowered cap! I miss you all!

sara cardon said...

I didn't know your buddy Melissa moved. That's too bad! I wish I could go swimming in that pool!

Sarah said...

I love water aerobics. I wish we had a Melissa here in Richmond. That was the best when I was pregnant.

Shonna said...

Love the pictures, those caps are great! I love swimming, and would love having a water aerobics class. I didn't know Missy and Jedd are moving. I can't believe how big those kids are getting, they're growing up quick.

Joan Morris said...

Missy is just moving about a mile from where she lives now. She'll be in a new ward and stake though.

Carina said...

I love water aerobics! My favorite is water kickboxing.

Michelle said...

Those caps are hott. I have to admit, I've always wanted one of those to keep my hair dry . . . there is nothing more annoying when you have long hair than to have to wash it twice in one day.

It looks like you have WAY too much fun with all that water!

James and Tricia Thomas said...

I am actually laughing out loud at those first pictures!! LOVED them!

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