Swimming!!

Ella turned 6 months on Saturday and to celebrate we took her swimming to the pool at Mom & Glenn's complex. There is a normal size pool but there is also one that's just 1 foot deep, so it was perfect for her first 'swimming' experience.

Erin got her the world's cutest little bathing suit, a little blue bikini skirt with red stars, perfect for 4th of July weekend.

The little butterball and Aunt Kelly. Here she is, completely covered in sunscreen, all ready for her big day.


Showing off her suit and ready to have some fun




When I first dipped her in the water she was really surprised and starting crying. It was definitely the coolest water she's even been in. It took just a little bit but she really got into and started to have a good time and enjoyed herself!

Getting used to the water


Standing up with Daddy's help


What surprised us the most was how much she liked the float we got her. Because the pool is so shallow, she was able to use the float as a little walker and took off and just started walking around by herself! She even leaned forward to eat the little hooks that the canopy attaches to. The float was definitely her favorite part of swimming.


Just look at that stunning face


Altogether she lasted about 20 minutes and really did great, when she had enough though, she was done! Here she is resting with Daddy after her big swimming adventure.


I really want Ella to be comfortable and confident in the water, so this was a great start and I'm so glad we took her!