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We didn't have a whole lot on our plate yesterday except for it being Philip's first day back to work. Man, these past 28 days together have been fabulous. We tried to make each day special somehow, and we all had a wonderful time. It's weird to not have him around all the time now, and I know it's an unwelcome adjustment for him to head back to work.

I'd spoken with starrchld Annie earlier in the week and asked her if she'd like to go swimming with us on Friday night. She was up for it, and I knew it would be great for her (she's 31 weeks pregnant today). hetterrific Heather had an early shift at work, so she was getting off at 3:30pm. I asked her if she would like to go along as well. Everyone was able to make it, and we met at the pool at 5:30pm or so.

Pools are soooo relaxing. The boys and I headed straight for the waterslides, while Annie and Heather enjoyed some time in the regular pool area. Eventually we convinced them to come down the slides with us (having Jack beg them almost always works! *wink*). Annie is so cute now - her little belly is getting bigger, and she's adapted that precious waddle. She's a trooper though, and she and little Douglas inside enjoyed going down the slides. :-)

I took pictures, of course!

When the pool closed, we all came back to my house. Heather and I took quick showers, and while I was in the bathroom, she and Annie peeled up potatoes for the homemade fried chicken dinner they'd requested me to make. We had chicken, mashed taters and fresh corn from the garden. A.J. had INSISTED on serving everyone "an appetizer" earlier, so we'd had fresh carrots and green pepper strips with ranch dip and some crackers while the chicken was cooking.

We never got around to dessert (fruit and ice cream) because we were too busy chatting and catching up. The boys both fell asleep on the couch while we were still talking, and I was surprised at that. Heather left just before midnight, but Annie didn't leave until almost 2am. I spent a good while cleaning up dishes and the kitchen, and then I put away three loads of laundry before finally crashing into bed just before 4am myself. It had been such a good evening.

We really must do this more often. Especially while Annie's still got some "free" time. ;-)



Heather and Jack come down the curvy slide.


Heather and Annie race each other on the flat slide.


A.J. smiling.


A.J. jumps in.


Jack smiling.

Date: 2006-07-30 01:09 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] maryjo.livejournal.com
Great pictures! It must be nice to have good friends live so close that you guys can do such fun things together :o)

Date: 2006-07-30 05:34 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] navygreen.livejournal.com
Thanks. It is nice being surrounded by so many great girlies. :-)

Date: 2006-07-30 01:55 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] minivan-mom.livejournal.com
We went swimming too- in Iowa, however. ;-) It was too hot to do ANYthing else.

Date: 2006-07-30 05:31 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] navygreen.livejournal.com
I know! It's crazy hot, and it wasn't even 100°!

Date: 2006-07-30 02:32 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] kristchan.livejournal.com
It felt SOOOO good to go swimming while pregnant. Get the weight off. And it was the only time in my life I felt comfortable in a bikini.

Date: 2006-07-30 05:33 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] navygreen.livejournal.com
I went swimming a few times while pregnant with A.J., and it was heavenly. Both of the boys are August babies, but I only went swimming with Jack in the early part of my pregnancy, so it wasn't the same kind of relief.

Date: 2006-07-30 04:58 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] hetterrific.livejournal.com
Girlie nights are always good!

Date: 2006-07-30 05:27 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/_stacy/
i can't believe you aren't yelling at her for posting pics of you in a swimsuit but not her!

i know i have WAY body issues, but good god i'd kill someone if they so much as pointed a camera in my direction.


on the other hand, that's more than a pool! i'm TOTALLY jealous of those slides.


p.s. did you get my email, heather?

Date: 2006-07-30 05:31 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] navygreen.livejournal.com
Well, see... she said she brought her camera, but I never saw her bring it out. And I've already been in several swimsuit shots this summer (though Philip was the one taking them) at different pools. I look hideous, of course, and I have crazy tan lines all over from different things, but it's really worth it just to be spending such good times with the boys. ;-)

Date: 2006-07-30 05:37 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/_stacy/
yea, i feel the same way about nursing pics.

it's been such an essential part of Cole and I's realationship so far but I haven't wanted my big belly and breasts in photos.

I think i need to get over it and let matt take some, because in 10 years i'll regret being so stupid.

i'm absolutely envious about both of yours inhibitions and comfort in your skins :)

Date: 2006-07-30 05:32 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] navygreen.livejournal.com
Yep, yep! Thanks for the reprise tonight! :-)

Date: 2006-07-30 05:34 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] hetterrific.livejournal.com
Wheee... when the boys are away....

Date: 2006-07-30 05:39 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] starrchld.livejournal.com
Swimming was amazingly fun and relaxing... and the company made it so much better! I don't get to spend too much time with friends, but the time I do spend is always the best!

Nicole and Heather are the greatest friends anyone could ask for :-) And Nicole's fried chicken is amazing, just so you know.

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