Swim Daze

We loved every minute of our swim season this summer... The yummy smell of sunscreened kids, the deliciousness of drying off on warm concrete, the fun of picnicking at the pool during "rest period," and  the ease of showering and shampooing on the pool deck.

Even the messy pile of wet towels, swimsuits and goggles in the swim bag at the end of the day -- to be sorted through during naptime later in the afternoon -- was a reminder of long, happy hours at the pool.

Every day blended into the other, a suburban kid's version of  Groundhog Day. Here's the shots I managed to capture at various points during the season, usually on my iPhone, with a baby on my hip.

Clara and her buddy Erin, both among the very youngest in the Mini program

The Minis before practice one day 

Clara and Gwen dry off after practice

Clara and Gwen showering... a highlight of every day at the pool!

Joey and his friend Michael (both headed to the same kindergarten in a few short weeks!) 

Joey showing off his chlorine-bleached 'do and his abs

A happy, be-goggled little swimmer

Clara and Gwen wait in line for the diving board

Swimming + Snacks + Sun = Sleepy Kids!