Where's the Pool

Everyone has been asking where our pool is since most of our friends and family knows we own one. We have it. It's just in the garage and I have yet to drag the bulky thing out to use it because the hubby keeps saying no.

And it's not because it's in need of any major parts like pool pumps. All our pool simply needs is a filter and we can be playing in water for the rest of the summer. But it's going to take a great deal of convincing to get the hubby to budge and even if I did go out and purchase a filter for the water, chances are he's still going to say no because he simply feels like it.

The Bare Deck

We have a bare deck. It's slowly starting to fall apart. At one time before the floods began and when the weather wasn't an unbearable 103 degrees, we had ideas and wanted to install and hot tub and some patio furniture on that deck. We would have needed accessories like patio furniture covers from places like Cozy Days, and a really nice grill to enjoy summer with. I could have imagined yummy grilled veggies and relaxing days away from having to cook on the stove under a cooled patio set thanks to those furniture covers.

Now, we're just trying to fight the heat with a broken Central Air Unit and enjoy our pool when the sun goes down and the mosquitoes come out. So, how's your summer going for you so far?

Kids, Summer and Swimming

The kids have been begging us to go to the pool already. While it's officially not warm enough yet, there will more than likely be a few trips to the local Independence, Kansas Park Pool in their near future.

We did have a pool when we first purchased this house. That was one of the biggest features that attracted us to this house in the first place. It was the month of may when we moved in, so it was the perfect time to purchase pool supplies for our new pool.

Unfortunately we soon learned we had our work cut out for us. You see, one of the biggest issues was also the pool. The previous owner neglected this home and the pool. We learned from neighbors that he never cleaned it and even swam in the water when it was green. Ewww. We also learned that the water contained a family of frogs! Our swimming pool was becoming a pond!!

In the end we decided to take down the pool for fear of our kids safety and the repairs we found it needed after draining it. Such a shame. I kind of miss it, but I think it was for the best at that time. Maybe the day will come again when another pool will be in our life. For now their is always the park's.

Pool or Lake. Which is it?

Yesterday my oldest son mentioned heading to the local pool. While the thought sounds fun, I don't have any swimwear, so that might not be possible this trip. The husband did mention heading to the lake, so I guess a t-shirt and shorts might be okay for there.

And anyway, I don't really think I can see myself wearing new swimwear to the pool when they can get really expensive. I can't believe someone would pay $100 or more for a bikini. I cringe alone at the thought of spending more than $30 on one! What's your swimwear budget? Do you mind the prices or do you prefer to stick with a reasonable summer piece?

It's Been a Long Night...

I'm up because I'm still draining the pool. Earlier today, my best friend came over and we tackled the really nasty pool that needs a major cleaning! While we were tackling the pool, we also discussed wedding ideas and whether it should be held in the front or back yard. I think the front yard is soo much nicer, but the main problem is, room and all of the rain. If we seat chairs in the front yard, they will more than likely seep into the ground. On the other hand, the backyard is a cemented area. But the garage is old and decrypted, and the pool of course is really gross. Not to mention we need to get a lawn mower to mow the yard. I wanted to try to look for one at a yard sale this weekend, but it looks like that's out.

I was actually thinking of making my own cake for the wedding. I'm a little unsure of this, however.. Since most of my cake attempts are a little on the crappy side from past experience.lol

On a brighter note: I found the photographer that my fiance and I wanted to hire for our wedding! We'd kept her card and for the longest time (still have it)and I kept checking with the website she had posted on her card. I guess it took her a bit to get the website up and running! lol

She does some awesome work! Unfortunately, we can no longer afford any photographer. Maybe in the future for another event. I do want to share her work with you. Her website is: www.janalinhood.com

I remember when we first saw her work, there was a photo of a couple standing at a dock in front of a lake for their wedding photo. It took my breath away.

If you want to see more of her work, you should also check out her blog at: http://www.hoodstudio.blogspot.com/, I promise you will not be disappointed! I know if I could afford to, I would hire her on the spot! If you live in the Chanute, Kansas area and are looking for a photographer, you should definitely contact her!

Ohh, and she's offering a mini-session if you live in the area and can help her figure out how to upload an FTP file for a slideshow, and reference it to a blog! Just check out her June 18th post on her blog page.

Okay, I'm off to check on the pool. Hopefully the darn thing is done by now. I am ready to go to bed and I already know that tomorrow is going to be another long day!!!