one proud momma

Today we went to the "new" pool, it is only our second time this summer! In order to go on all the cool slides and jump off the diving boards you must first pass a swim test. Ellie decided she wanted to take the swim test today along with her cousin Isabelle. For the swim test, swimmers must swim from one end of the pool to the other (a half lap). I had the girls practice once before they got in line....they both seemed a little nervous and I was nervous their nerves would get the best of them. Guess what? They both PASSED! It was a neat moment because they were both so proud of themselves all smiles as they got of the pool!  Now the fun stuff.... they can go down all the cool slides! First up was the drop slide....a short tunnel slide that drops you out about 5 feet above the water. Shanna and I watched from across the pool....it was so cute! Ellie went first, plopped into the water and swam to the ladder where she waited for Issy. Issy made it down with no problems. Ellie was waiting for her at the edge hands over her mouth probably trying to suppress the giggles. As Issy got out the pool they high fived and headed up to go down again! It is so fun to watch them grow into brave and independent girls willing to try new things!