Wild fire = Pool time

Does the title of this post make little sense? Well, that is probably

because you didn't head up to the lake to take the boat out for one
last ride earlier today. And as you neared the lake, saw this fun view:

A wild fire, just over the mountain from the lake. We decided boating 

in that smoke and ash wasn't necessarily what we were looking for.

Hence the part of the title that mentions pool time.

And since I took a ridiculous number of photos (what is new?) at the pool,

I was only able to narrow them down to these few. But thought I would

 at least title them for your viewing convenience. You are welcome. 

The Chicklets

 This boy is looking a little too serious. And a lot too grown up.

 This darling girl didn't have time to pose for a photo for more than 

about 6 seconds. She was having too much fun for such nonsense.

 If you don't recognize this face on Matt, it is his teasing face. Or his 24/7 face. Either way.

 This young man is teaching himself to swim and was on a small break from the hard work.

 This boy swam himself exhausted.

And this baby girl does the same thing with her tongue, when she is

 concentrating, as the rest of her siblings. And my dad. I love it.

The Action

 Proof of this boy and his hard work.

 Stand on the side, arms out to daddy, jump. Repeat 482 times.

 Jump #346. See, I wasn't exaggerating.

 Only Matt sets a goal to belly flop at every pool he visits. 

 Um. Ouch.

 Jumping Ben.

Three kids giving in to their mom's request for a group jumping photo.

The Cuteness

 Enjoying the lounge pool with a little side of cheese.

 The face this girl makes after jumping off the side and going completely

 under. This was the extent of her shock. Then back up again for #451.

Oh I love these kids. Even the one crying about the fact

 that her daddy dared move five feet away from her.

The Handsome

 What a good looking guy. And a darling dad. I'm so grateful for him.

The End

We'll finish off with this shivering sweetheart just out of the pool and ready to head home.