contentment by the poolside

I took the last five work days off and it has been HOT!  At least 2 or 3 times a day Keera (our bronze goddess-never seen a child tan like her-at least not in my family) is in the pool.  She and Katie spend quite a bit of time playing and swimming with each other.  It has been fun to watch them.  I love the pool.  Whether I am working on strengthening my knee, being pulled into playing with Keera/Katie or just floating around watching Bob work on our patio he built, it is the most content and serene feeling....it is like you have everything you ever wanted right there in front of you....oh and the dog who acts like he hates going into the pool, but when you drag him in, he swims all the way to the steps.  What an incredible investment this was!!!

More on the patio to come....he finished today and I won't blog until I have a picture...boy is Bob incredible.  His  talents are unending. 

So...back to work tomorrow for a few days, but more days off to come....this could be the best summer ever with Bob around and the kids at the age they are.  It's funny how God works in mysterious ways-you don't necessarily "have" everything you want, but you really do have everything you need!!!

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