Polar Plunge 2023

We finally put our new pool to use getting it cleaned up and ready for the kids to kick of 2023 with the Polar Plunge. We thought about turning the heater on for them but decided that was cheating. And while it was 70 degrees earlier in the day, the water was a brisk 55 degrees so definitely still considered a polar plunge. It was a fun way to celebrate the new year. We will have to make it an annual neighborhood tradition. 

 

Swimming Pool Project

That time we thought it was a good idea to install a swimming pool in our backyard. 

It sat on our driveway/patio for WEEKS before they started construction

GIANT tree removal to prep

Whew! What. An. Ordeal. Pool was delivered in early June and wasn't complete until December. I don't even have the mental capacity or energy to type out all the details of this long and complicated journey, and honestly, I'd rather NOT remember all the details. Just celebrating the fact that it's done and ready for spring to come so we can hop in! 

Summer Continued

Some random images from our summer. Have I mentioned how much we love summer around here?? 

A trip to Waverly to see our West cousins.

A ride home in the rain ... only in the country. 

More JCC fun.

The start of the longest, most stressful home project imaginable. 

Making sure we are Colorado ready

 

(More) Summer

Doing all the fun summertime things in the 901 including ... 

A New Respects concert at The Shell. 

Lots of pool time at the JCC

Summer workouts at Harding

Ai Lee and Emery twinning

CAMP HIGHLAND! 

The best week of the year wasn't without it's struggles. Started off with a trip to the urgent care clinic for a breathing treatment. Poor baby! So we decided it would be best to spend the first night at home. 

Nap time view

Only lasted one night at camp, despite the perfect set up. 

Nora and Ethan were both baptized! 

Meanwhile ... at Grace camp ...

And a few random shots ...

More fun at Graci's with Emery

*No wine was consumed during this photo