It's not officially summer yet, but boy is it hot! So we found a fun and colorful way for Caitie to stay cool in the evening summer heat...
This kiddie pool is for toddlers, but we got it anyway since Caitie loves giraffes; it's mostly to help keep her cool while outside in the evenings. She loves to splash around in it. She tried the slide out, but for her it's just a fun way to enter the pool; she doesn't slide, she just sits on the slide and then jumps in. These pics aren't of the best quality; they were taken in the early evening, which isn't the best time of day to take pics due to poor lighting.
She loves the giraffe.
As you can see here, she played in it for quite a while; it was dark before we headed in for the night. I wouldn't have gotten this pic if it hadn't been for Caitie reminding me that I can use the flash on my camera to get a pic in a dark setting; smart gal. I don't like to use flash, but found it appropriate to do so this time.
I didn't think to get Caitie on my Flip Recorder until it had already gotten dark, but with the help of a video camera spotlight, I was able to get this short video clip. It's of Caitie bathing her giraffe and then doin' some splashin'... I call it the 'Giraffe Bath & Splash' video. At the end of the video, you'll see her stop and then just stand there... this was due to her getting carried away while splashing water out of the pool... she got a little too close to all the camera equipment, of which she became quickly aware upon hearing a gasp and then a "what the hey" comment coming soon after. She then continued to splash without a care... silly gal. Click on 'play' button to view the short video clip.
