Best $25 Ever! (maybe not EVER but pretty close)

 One of the things that I was the most sad to leave behind in Provo was 7 Peaks.  Last summer, we got a season pass to 7 Peaks, Orem Owlz, some basketball team, and two Trafalgas.  Rex and I went to 7 Peaks once or twice and week and mining golfing just as often.  Greg, on the other hand, went mining golfing about everyday during lunch.  He even talked some of his co-workers into buying passes so they could go with him.  Now tell me I shouldn't be sad to leave that behind?

So when we moved out here, I decided that I would get another pool pass because 1. summer (aside from moving) was super fun last year, and 2. summer is at least a million times hotter here.  I asked my friends here what they do.  For the most part, they get passes to the YMCA for $42 a month!  Spend each month what I spent for an entire year last year.  I think not.  I decided instead to splurge on a big blow up pool--that's right I splurged a whole $25, plus $5 for a few pool toys and another $5 for a tarp to cover the pool.  Best idea ever.  Even better than a pool pass, because we don't have to worry about a cranky baby.  We go the park or playgroup in the morning.  Come home, nap Alice, and then swim while she naps.  It's perfect.  I may or may not have even gotten in a few days ago.  Alice even got to get in for an evening swim last night and loved it.  I have a little raft that is just right for her to cruise around the pool all by herself in--she's in love.

Speaking of me swimming, here's my suit for the summer.  I'm in love.  It is super dork/old lady, but that may be because it came from the old lady section of J C Penny.  You see, a few years ago I talked Hannah into buying this suit, while she was in high school.  I can see now that that was a bad idea.  But I'm also older now.  So the old lady thing suits (hehe) me just fine.  Here's what I love about this suit: 1. because it was designed for old ladies, it is designed to create curves that don't necessarily exist, rather than revel tons of skins to horny teenage boys.  I have some curves but not as many as the ideal woman, so I appreciate the help. 2. because it was designed for old ladies, it covers.  I have a butt.  I do.  Because of said back side, I have a hard time finding an age-appropriate suit that covers the whole thing.  This bathing suit, however, is like shorts.  And tight.  No wedgies and a completely covered rear end.  Love.  3. because it's an old lady suit, I decided to embrace my inner old lady and get the floppy white beach hat I've thought about getting for years and topped off the outfit with pearls.  Do I match my inner old lady/1950 vintage love?  The only thing I don't love about this bathing suit: it was designed for someone with a larger bust so the straps are a bit loose, and I do feel a little silly being so well covered at a pool.  But then again, isn't that what being Mormon is all about?  Being a little too covered at a pool.  Good thing for me, most of my pool adventures this summer will be on my back porch.