Kicking Off the Start of Summer with a Family Pool Party

Summer is my favorite time of the year. We love to spend time outdoors in our swimming pool, gardening, walking, hiking and visiting the beach as often that we can. Living in the northeast means that our summers are short, so we have to take advantage of the warmer weather while we can.

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We kicked off the start of the summer season last weekend with a family barbecue and pool party. Hubby loves playing “master chef” with his barbecue grill and whipped up some delicious hamburgers, hot dogs and steaks. My daughter and mother brought the side dishes and veggies while I whipped up the desserts, including homemade ice cream.

Our grandchildren love the water and during the summertime they’re often at our house enjoying the swimming pool. Princess took 2 years of swim lessons and is a pretty good swimmer. Prince is only 3 and we’re hoping to enroll him in swim lessons later next month. They will stay in the water for hours…no matter how cold the water gets! Luckily though, we keep our pool water heated!

We hauled out our backyard games and enjoyed a round of cornhole, ring toss and bocce ball. Next weekend my husband will put up our volley ball net and is making new pits for horseshoes. Yes, we spend a lot of time outdoors as a family.

Have you kicked off the summer season yet? How do you like to spend your summer? Have you planned a summer vacation? If so, where will you be heading?

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