There's no doubt about it, summer has officially arrived here in Houston, Texas. It's been in the 90's all week. I'm bracing myself because I am NOT a heat lover. I find the summer in Houston oppressive, draining and depressing. Don't get me wrong, I am not a summer hater. In fact, there are so very many things that I love about the summer. I just wasn't built for hot weather. I think my Irish heritage has something to do with it. My pale skin is just way more comfortable in a fuzzy sweater sipping cold beer on a foggy day.

When I think about the joys of summer, I instantly think back on my childhood. I remember summer camp by the Guadalupe river, campfires, July 4th picnics at the bay house and pretty much living in the pool. Sayer and Finn have been staring longingly at the pool for weeks. They were trying to get in it a month ago. They would even put on their suits (despite our warnings about how cold it was) and try and force themselves in. Of course they would come running back minutes later begging for a towel. One of the good things that comes along with the hot weather is warm pool water and our kids are so excited to be back in the pool!

This Friday I am celebrating the beginnings of summer, the warm pool water and only about a month and 3 weeks until our annual summer trip! This picture just makes me smile. It is Allison and Finnian spending one of the first warm water days in the pool and loving every minute of it.

These are my other 2 favorites from the day. I hope you guys are all enjoying your first signs of summer and maybe even getting to spend some time in the pool! I hope you will share your favorite shots with us. You can include links to your images (flickr, blogs, etc.) in the comments section below or add them to my Favorite Shot Friday Flickr pool.