This long, horrible winter, the Statsick and Prose families decided that when - IF - summer ever arrived we would need a pool.  There were several discussions about brand, and many reviews read, but a purchase was made.  The conditions were the pool would be in Rick's yard, and he would be the Poolboy.  I would be the Lifeguard.  It's a pretty sweet deal, if you ask me.

The pool arrived, and on the first nice Sunday that Andy had off, it was erected.  The instructional video (that Rick watched, not Andy, of course) stated that it would take two people three hours to complete the pool.  It took Andy about 90 minutes!

 Super great neighbors is one of the many perks of living in suburbia.  Dennis/Crystal and Scott/Laura pulled their garden hoses over and helped us fill the 14,000 gallon tanker.  What we thought would be a 12-14 hour job turned into 5 hours. 

 After all the hard work, it was time for drinks on the deck!  Seriously, this pool is enormous, but I'm pretty sure the grins on the kids' faces were even bigger.  They are so excited!! And, I think the adults are, too.

 But, sweet little Lo, I think you may need to stick to the little kid pool for this summer.