That intoxicating smell

. . . of chlorine. AhhhhCHOO!

Today we celebrated the tenth anniversary of our first granddaughter's birth. Her actual birthdate is August 4th, but she wanted a pool party so it had to wait until today.

And much fun was had by all.

This looks toward the shallow end of the Nikiski pool. We used to have family swim time on Friday nights. That is, until Ladybug was too uncomfortably pregnant with the youngest - it has been quite awhile since we have all been there. The green "shroom is a water umbrella - off at the time this pic was taken by Lessa. That is the kiddie pool where, by the way, Nana Moosie spent most of her time today - gotta look after the littles, you see.

The water gets gradually deeper until you come to the Deep End where you will find the Big Toy - the water slide. Miss M and her friends and all but the littlest one got bracelets to go down the slide. Paw-Paw was exhausted after the second or third (fourth?) time down with one of the little guys. The picture makes it look pretty quiet here, but all of the action is in the kiddie pool (the Moose is ALWAYS where the action is, heh) or on the slide. ;-)

Speaking of being where the action is . . . check out the cake that the Ladybug made for Miss M. Nana found the perfect BRATZ® doll set - pretty nifty, huh? Ladybug used a super secret method and recipe to make the pool - but I'll bet if you ask her, she'll let you in on the secret. Pretty smart gal, that one.

We played hard in the pool - then adjourned outside to the play area where the littles romped and played to their hearts' content. Lessa fixed picnic wraps for everyone - presents were opened - and cake was shared. What more could a 10 year old ask for her special day?

Have a wonderful Sunday, everyone.

Posted by Purplemoose at August 7, 2004 10:11 PM