Who Needs a Pool...

when you have a hot tub?

Especially since we live in the fog 99% of the time!

The girls love our hot tub. They look forward to getting their suits and "swimmies" on and practicing their "laps" when Matt's home to jump in with them. It's definitely a father/daughter activity. Even though I'm the one who pushed for getting a hot tub, I haven't been in half as many times as the girls have! I use the time to do other fun things like dishes and laundry :)

Back when we had money to burn (obviously, before kids!!), and time on our hands (again, before kids!!), we decided to fence in and level out our backyard. And, Matt laid a stone patio and walkway leading out the hot tub that we sunk into the back corner of our backyard. Lots of backbreaking work for Matt. Of course, by the time we had an electrician finally set up the hot tub to use, I was pregnant!! For those not in the know, pregnancy and hot tubs don't really mix well. And, since I've been pregnant for the better part of the last 5 years, I haven't used it much!

Thankfully, the girls appreciate their personal country club. Maybe they'll realize when they're older that not every city kid grows up with a hot tub in their backyard!

Swimming is at the top of the list of favorite outdoor activities. Here they are perfecting their strokes this morning: