Life is simple, just add water.
At least that what it looks like at my house these days. The weather is warmer, in fact in AZ it is hot, the days longer, the grandkids are out of school and the house is stocked with snacks. There are three things they want to do when they visit…go in the pool, eat, and if they can talk their parents into it, spend the night.
We built the pool for them and they learn to swim here. The older ones are required to take my test if they want to be out there alone, and the little ones know they must stay on the walrus beach, unless a grown up takes them to the big water, as they have all called it.
It has been fun to see them progress through the years, and honestly to simply be in the water with them is phenomenal.
This morning after I was done gardening, I needed a dip. It was so quiet. The doves were cooing, the hummingbirds were doing fly-bys and the bees doing what they need to do on the sunflowers. Rarely am I out there on my own. I admit, it was nice. But reflections took me back to their time here.
Take a seat, and welcome to my version of water, water, everywhere.
Wind Kisses, Donna
Wind Kisses 
Looks delightful, Donna. Plenty water here but not in a pool and it’s thankfully not at all hot. Enjoy!
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Two more weeks until beach time for us. I look forward to that. It was nice to see the grandkids, (as I shared with you, visits are few)
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What a lovely way to cool down and spend time with family! Your grandkiddies are so lucky to have you & your home to summer in!
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It’s nice when we can see them. They stay pretty busy. Makes it a real treat when they come here.
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How adorable is that. We got to Scottsdale this afternoon and almost immediately I headed for the pool. I met a young pediatric dentist with her one-year-old and we had a great time. Then I was alone in the quiet pool until Vince came to fish me out. Now I could fall asleet and it’s barely 8:00. I’m a one in the morning girl, so a little swimming is a great thing. Your pool is gorgeous with all that rockwork around it. The kids look happy and adorable, too. 🙂 Have a great weekend, Donna.
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Thank you. Enjoy your Scottsdale visit. The pool is the only place to be this weekend.
Kids in the pool are a joy, fun to watch. And I love them.
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Wow, how amazing to have a pool like that in your garden! It must be as big as our whole tiny London patch 😀 Of course, you have the weather for a pool. And I can see the kids love it! Your school holidays are so long. Our schools won’t finish for the summer until around 20th July and reopen about a week into September.
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Thank you Sarah. We love having our pool at our doorstep. Ya, the long hot summers allow us to use it for quite a few months. For swimming, contrary to what I said above, I love to be out there around 6AM.
The schools are out early, yes, They also return early, the first week of August. Most American schools mimic your schedule.
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Wow, Donna, how wonderful that you built the pool for the grandkids and they learned to swim there! They look like having so much fun. I enjoy water. I can be in the pool all day long. 🙂
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Yes… it’s so rejuvenating and feels great on the body, and muscles. Thanks Miriam.
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It looks divine! Sun and swimming. The kids seem to be having a great time.
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Always a great time when I can see them. Thank you.
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