A Watery Adventure

Last week, our family, accompanied by some of our closest friends - the Robinson's, went forth once again to do battle with our arch-enemy, the Sun.  A hot day, we decided that since we have a pool in our apartment complex, it would be a good idea to go.  We gathered up the kiddos and went for some cool, wet fun.  The last time Sarah and the Kids went, and despite what I am told were copious amounts of sunscreen used, Sarah got as cooked as she likes her steaks...thoroughly charred.   She was peeling for a week, afterward.  This time around, I did the sunscreen and, may I say, I apparently have the magic touch - no one got burnt after 2 hours and everyone seemed to have a great time even with other people around - public pool and all...

 

As skittish as Jacob was last year, this year, the boy has NO FEAR of the water anymore.  While not yet a champion swimmer, he has no hesitation about getting in the water and trying to do what we tell him as we teach him to swim.  Meagan is doing better, but lacks her brother's confidence (or naivete perhaps).  She still needs some encouragement - which we are more than happy to provide.  They'll both get there.  

Meagan really enjoys spending time with her friend Jackie.  They're quite a pair.  Both willful and too smart for their own good...

Jacob and Ben on the other hand can find any trouble, anywhere, and jump in with both feet.  We have to keep on our toes around them because they are both just so dang clever. 

We've been so blessed to find such good friends here in Lubbock, TX.  While we miss all those we've had to leave behind, we are grateful that we've gotten to know all of them and especially here, the Robinson's.  We're so grateful that God put them in our path to share some time with.  They make us better people and we LOVE spending time with them as often as we can.

- Josh