LTD outgrew their kiddie pool from last summer and with hopes of moving in the next year or so, an inground pool was not an option (not to mention, WAY out of our budget). SO, we decided to get a new "easy set-up" pool that cost us about $60 (what a bargain for 12' x 30" with a filter). Or so we thought. Quite a fiasco for a pool!! First, it was not on completely level ground so it pretty much took out the garden while we were out for dinner (basically rolled down the SLIGHT decline - did I mention it took a day to fill with warm water?). SO, Dave levelled out the backyard as best as can be the next day and we tried it again. Thankfully, it worked but we found out that it is much more "involved" than we anticipated. We initally thought, "hey, a filtered pool would be great so we don't have to empty the water every day". Well, that filtering system also entailed: purchasing non-chemical disinfecting agents/testing kit since we did not want to use chlorine as they recommended (cost $50 and a trip to Chanhassen); purchasing a pool cleaning kit with vacuum and debris skimmer ($20); rigging our own ladder since a new one was way overpriced (would have cost $50+); and rigging our slide so it could be high enough to slide into the pool - Whew! Now we just have to stay on top of all this and we'll be good.
Anyway, the kiddos LOVE it!! So we captured a few moments of them on their first day in the pool along with a day at their favorite park with mom and dad. We have so much enjoyed the summer and have spent a great deal of time outdoors with lots more fun times ahead. Stay tuned for a posting on some July birthday bashes.
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