Testing the Waters

I took the plunge and hauled 3 kids to the pool for the first time yesterday.

I was truly testing the waters of how this summer is going to go...

Can I safely manage three little ones at Cherry Hill?

Will Stella enjoy taking a dip?...sunbathing?...riding on the baby raft?

Is James capable of staying afloat in his life jacket more independently?

Will Henry stay where I can see him?

Is it possible to keep all of my whities (including myself) from getting sunburnt?

I can't say it went perfectly. At one point I had 2 crying and one out of my sight, but it was good practice and we're getting the hang of it. I think the more we go the more they will get used to the rules, limitations and their own abilities.

Last night we had...

{the sunbather poolside}

{the observer in the kiddie pool}

{the swimmer, with his cousins, in the big pool}

The waters were tested, and I think we passed.

Now if Utah can just stay above 70 degrees upon our return.