Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Good Day Sunshine!

We have been waiting all winter (which to our dismay has been unusually long and cold here in VA) to get Kason into Grammy and Grampy's pool. Yesterday it reached temperatures in the 90's and the pool (having been uncovered and basking in the sun for almost a month now) has warmed up to about 78 degrees, so conditions were perfect to give it a try. They have a salt water pool, which I love, especially for Kason. You don't feel dry or itchy at all and the salt kills the germs instead of chemicals. It doesn't even taste salty (like the ocean). Kason really loves the water and had a great time splashing and floating around. I love doing new things with Kason (not that swimming is necessarily new, he has been before) there is such an added measure of excitement that makes everything seem like and adventure.


It was hard to get Kason to look at the camera because he was either fascinated by the water or busy splashing.


This is an oh so funny shot of Kason in his life jacket. I don't know whether it is Kason's lack of a neck or a design flaw in the life jacket (probably a little of both), but even with the top strap undone Kason's chubby little cheeks got squished as he floated around, but as usual he didn't seem to mind much.


Kason seemed very tranquil and lulled while floating in the water. I think he probably could have fallen asleep. Before long he will probably be taking all of his naps that way.


Here is Kason kicking in the water. He doesn't look altogether sure about life in this picture (probably due to the water he was kicking into his face), but he was generally enjoying himself. BTW Reed and I would like you to please pardon our lack of pigmentation, this was our first real swim of the season, we are still working on it.


Swimming really wears a guy out!

5 comments:

Nichole said...

You have a very cute family...Kason is so handsome! And I'm sure it feels so nice to get out and do 'summer' things!!

Ryan said...

I love the last picture of Kason sleeping! Swimming really does wear you out! We can't wait to come swim ourselves!

Carolyn said...

I love your new background!

b&lbylundhomebase said...

I love that Kason is just chillin in the pool. Its super funny. And i must say that Kason looks like the poster child for adorible angel babies in that sleeping one! How dare you take him away!!! haha
-Shmeck
p.s I may or may not be inspired by your way cute blog to start my own, you champion ;)

The Jeff Bylund Family said...

Fun! I can't wait to swim with Eli this summer! Kason is so cute! I love it! Also, your blog is really cute-- love the new logo and all.