The Pool

It was pretty much completely empty - aside from the hardcore lane swimmers - so we had our pick of the toys!

(Nice bikini...wink!)

There was a thunderstorm in the forecast for the afternoon, so the pool was scheduled to close at two, but we only lasted one hour anyway! The wind came up, and the sun went behind a cloud, and it was too chilly to be in the pool. I got as much tube time in as I could before my lips turned blue and we had to head. It took me the rest of the day to warm up, but it was worth it!

More outdoor pool time and more streetcar are on the Summer Manifesto. Just looking back at these photos, and remembering what FUN it was I know I'll be checking those off before too long!

Hey Nicole...can I add this to tomorrow's list?

later loves

photos taken July 6, 2013. At Queen Elizabeth outdoor pool, in the Edmonton River Valley.

It's Bikini Time

And pat-on-the-back time, because I wore one everyday! Except the first day. As soon as we got registered, and the porter brought our bags to our room, Dude & I put on our suits and jumped in the pool that was literally right outside our door. Let the vacation begin with a bang! I put my regular suit on, my backup suit, because I still wasn't sure. I still wasn't feeling 100% confident.

But by day two, I thought: "I am in Mexico with my family and a bunch of drunk buddies of my brother. I can do this!"

(I was photo-bombed many times...I love my family...)

And I think I pulled it off with aplomb. I felt great, beautiful, and I got an amazing tan! HA!

My boobs & ass only popped out once. Well, twice, because I didn't learn my lesson the first time. Getting out of the pool is tough when you are only wearing a smattering of fabric. Yep.

And I didn't leave the dork at home. No sirree...

I survived my first bikini test run! And now I am looking for any excuse to wear it again. Anyone planning any backyard pool parties in the near future?

I'm halfway decent at canonballs!

later loves