We have a TON of pictures that we are editing. If you have ever seen Gramps in action, you will understand. He, btw, is behind most of the "good" pictures on this blog. He is very committed to getting the perfect shot.These pictures of Elsa capture her distinctive personality so well, namely, her unabashed love for the water. I noticed from her first day (literally) how much she relaxed and enjoyed the water as a newborn and how easily she could throw her head back and float. She never lost that.
I also feel a need to defend our use of floaties. As a life guard and the daughter of a pediatric nurse, I have never supported the floaty, as studies show they are not helpful or safe. But the studies fail to show how much fun they are! After months of bending over Elsa and letting her hold my hands so she could practice floating, I was willing to give them a try, so at a friend's house we borrowed the floaties. Instantly she was relaxed, happily floating on her back all over the pool (under my watchful eye). So we got her some floaties. At least now I can stand up while she engages in her absolute favorite activity.
These pictures are from the mountain lake where we stayed in Montana. I wish I could have captured Elsa's first moment with the lake. After a long day of airports and car rides, we walked down to the pebbly beach while the caretaker was giving us a tour. One look at the lake and Elsa was marching in, clothes and everything. She didn't care that the water was 65 degrees. And immediately she was laying on her back, soaking in every ice cold moment.
I love my little water baby.
5 comments:
So precious!! She'll learn to swim when it's time. I can't believe she doesn't have ear infections from immersing her head in water so much!
Dolly
That's amazing. I can't believe how fearless she is. Joey won't even try to float on his back.
so sweet! i miss that little lady!
these are amazing! shes so much like her momma!
your waterbaby is definitely related to her aunt boo!
wonderful pics/reflections.
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