Pool Time For The Little Cheerleaders....

 Today, I am grateful for an indoor pool in Memphis (heat index 107 degrees today with nearly 100% humidity makes it feel like 170) and three very happy, energetic, spunky girls who were content as ever to do their stunt work into the pool while I read my Kindle, put my feet up (and play paparazzi for a bit!) 

Even better than a trampoline.  Look at my little gymnasts!

I love what you do for me, TAYLOR AND BRITTNEE!  (Sung to the old Toyota commercial tune!)

Water Babies

Nicolas is living the life in his bumble bee floaty

And now a turn for Miss Elle

Mama Sonia and her sweet boy.

Both Nicolas and Elle take swimming lessons with their parents so they are super comfortable in the water.  I was in the pool starting at 3 weeks old (we had a pool in our backyard in Houston and my parents wanted to get me comfortable as soon as possible) and have videos of me under the age of one dunking myself!  Elle must take after LaLa (and her mom who was also a fish!)

And up she goes!  No fussing at all!

In their element

We had to do everything we could to keep Jake out of the pool while the babies were enjoying the water.  But a football and such inviting water?  He accidentally joined us a few times. 

Big smiles with Papa 

And perfect conditions to perfect one's tan

Andrew and Uncle Bo chillaxin'

All of the fun in the sun led to tired babies and grown ups too.  Tomorrow is Nicolas and Elle's Baptism.  It's so great to have most of our family under one room to celebrate occasions like this one!

Elle Belle

Elle Julianne ~ 11 months old and visiting us in Southern California to celebrate her baptism.

Happy girl Elle modeling her Rosary from Aunt Janice and cute outfit from Genie.  She's so excited to get to go swim in the pool!

My favorite pic of Elle from the weekend.  Oh how I love that brown eyed girl!  Both Elle and Nicolas have beautiful brown eyes... a trait not inherited from the Hughies.

And look at all of that hair!

Styling shades

I love how intently she is looking at Timothy ~ her Uncle Bo.

She's studying his expressions and asessing the situation.

 And now she's eyeing the pool!

 But first a little love from sun Godess, Aunt Sonia...

...and a quick squeeze from Uncle Ken.

We love you Elle Julianne!  So glad to have you with us in California.