State Farm Pool time with friends and cousins
My new favorite thing is that all 3 kids can touch in the yellow slide pool, the lazy river, and the 4 foot pool. The girls are both good swimmers now, and Briggs is continually improving. No more puddle jumpers for us! Now the girls can go off together to do the diving board or the lazy river if Briggs would rather do something else. Or Briggs can do the lazy river with one of the girls without my constant supervision. (Although I never say no to a few laps around the lazy river. It's my favorite!) However, it's very freeing to feel more comfortable with my kids' ability (and height) at the pool these days.
Cousin time is the best time.
For Briggs, this summer has marked a big step for him at State Farm Pool. After much encouragement, Briggs jumped off the diving board for the first time. This may not seem like a big deal to some, but for my cautious little guy, it was a big leap. Of course, once he did it once, then he couldn't get enough. He was flinging himself off the board in all sorts of ways after that first jump. Just trying something new for the first time is always hard for Briggs.
After the diving board, he also conquered the red water slide (again with some extra encouragement) and did that over and over again too.
The girls, on the other hand, have upped their diving board skills this summer and are both working on doing front flips off the board. They've both had their fair share of back flops, but they get back up there and try again.
Staley has also really perfected her diving skills this summer as well.
Getting a front flip picture isn't as easy as you think. But here is Adelie preparing for her forward somersault into the water.
We have really enjoyed our outings to State Farm Pool this summer. Each summer it gets a little easier. Each summer the kids develop new skills. Each summer the kids conquer new challenges. And this summer has been no exception. All the kids have made strides, but the big winner this summer...
...Briggs-conqueror of the board!
