Pool Party!!

Finally, as you all have read, we had our first pool party.  I won't bore you with the details as it was much more a family get together as it was just family and not really a "party".  But it was fun nonetheless.  And to prove how much fun we had, here is my 86 year old grandfather in the pool.  Note the pink and purple fun noodles.

Funny thing was, those delightful noodles didn't seem to bring a smile to his face.  You would think that he didn't want to be in the pool on a 90 degree day.  I think he was just a little upset that the landscaping wasn't done.  Then again, maybe his soda wasn't cold.  Who knows.  And for all of you who laughed, lets wait and take a picture of you when you are that age.  Keep in mind, he gets up at 8am and works outside all day until about 9pm when he finally sits down.  He won't sit down in front of the TV or on a couch during the day because he doesn't want to fall asleep.  I was thinking to myself, I could really use a nap most days.  But, him, at 86, when no one would blame him, chooses to stay awake.  I can't wait to be that age just so no one will yell at me for sleeping 16 hours a day with an hour nap thrown in for good luck.

So here is a funny story about my wife.  Well, not really a funny story about here, but more of a quirky side to her.  She always seems to find a funny present or something that will bring a smile to your face.  Anyway, part of getting together this weekend had to do with my little niece turning 2.  Kacey went out and bought the gifts.  Really, I don't do any shopping, so going forward if you hear a reference to a gift you can assume that Kacey has purchased it.  Granted I have to buy any present that is for Kacey, but I am hoping that my new admin picks her style up quickly.  

Back to the present.  So I haven't seen the presents until my little niece Ellie opens them.  I never do, but i have that great expression of "yeah, I thought you would like that" down pat.  I don't think anyone has picked up on that yet, but I think that I just announced it to everyone.  Anyway, this is the picture of Ellie opening the present.

So she buys all of our nieces these onesies that all say "I love my Aunt" or "I love my Uncle".  I love them, but I haven't ever seen any of them wear them.  They must be worn out from wear by the time I see my nieces.  

Finally, one other thought that comes to mind.  My sister calls her daughter "Ellie Belly".  I love the name.  What do you all think?  Does it fit?  While yes, I would agree with her that Ellie does in fact have a bellie that protrudes farther than what some would consider normal for a young girl of her stature.  I do think we should give her a chance to grow into that stomach.  Though I do have to say, it does bring a small smile to my face every time I hear that.  

Well, until tomorrow...