(We took these pics a few weeks ago…this baby bump is much bigger now!)
When I was a little girl I loved swimming at night.
Just when the sun was setting we would ride our bikes down to the local pool , eat dinner there and swim as the sun was dimming. The hot sun was down, the pool was almost always close to empty…it was just us there. And everyone’s toys from the day that got left behind.
I loved that.
A few nights ago I told Chris that I really needed to get out of the house to stretch my eyes. We decided to drive down to the same pool that I grew up riding my bike to as a kid .
I sat by the side & rested while Chris and the kiddos swam.
It was perfect.
They were so happy and I had a rush of emotions, that I experienced as a little girl, come flooding back.
Just as the pool was closing we put the kids in their pajamas and packed up the car. They fell asleep on the car ride home and I found myself wondering why in the world we don’t do this more!
You always have the best headbands 🙂 When I was a little younger and a little crazier, I would go night swimming with friends. Just like you described, it was always beautiful and fun and tugged at a nostalgic piece of me!
I love this! and you are lookin gorgeous girl! I have the same very fond memories of swimming in the summer but a night swim is the best! Your so blessed to be where you grew up!
What a great memory! I am not one to like swimming at any time of the day but what you describe sounds lovely. My girls would love it. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
I've never gone swimming at night! Some fellow cabin leaders at the summer camp I worked at used to always go on weekends and I never joined them, but I wish I had now!
& I absolutely love swimming at night. It's much more relaxing. I could also stress too much about swimming in the sun due to my glow-in-the-dark pale skin. Who knows.
A friend of me commented about how I am always wearing heabands and how it is now my signature look. In my head, I knew it was you who inspired me. Thanks for being so inspiring. 😉
I used to night swim when I was younger & without fear but I am more risk averse now, Australian waters are quite scary at night – wouldn't want a shark encounter!!
I've always loved to swim at night. The water seems to be a better temperature, the air sweeter, the lighting better. I cannot wait to make such sweet memories with my girl one day!
oh my word this is something Micah and I love to do. I grew up night swimming because we had a pool and now as an adult, as parents we still do the same except now we roast smore's, have the iPad going and night swim with the world quiet around us. Seriously one of my all time fave things to do.
One of my favorite memories as a little one was being at a hotel in Phoenix and having my aunt come to our room, to take us swimming in the pool at night. LOVED it! 🙂 Happy weekend!!!
You always have the best headbands 🙂 When I was a little younger and a little crazier, I would go night swimming with friends. Just like you described, it was always beautiful and fun and tugged at a nostalgic piece of me!
I love this! and you are lookin gorgeous girl! I have the same very fond memories of swimming in the summer but a night swim is the best! Your so blessed to be where you grew up!
What a great memory! I am not one to like swimming at any time of the day but what you describe sounds lovely. My girls would love it. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
You look beautiful! I love swimming on summer nights 🙂
I've never gone swimming at night! Some fellow cabin leaders at the summer camp I worked at used to always go on weekends and I never joined them, but I wish I had now!
-Lindsey
Et tu, tutu?
I LOVE swimming at night!
Gah! You're so pretty!
xoxo,
Rachel Nicole @ Summer Breeze
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LOVE those sweet memories! YES I DO! I love it! 🙂
also. I love your headbands!!!
maybe not night, but the time when the sun is starting to set and the breezes kick in. it's perfect.
-Amy
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Cute photos! You look amazing!
jennybodell.blogspot.com
You are far too pretty.
& I absolutely love swimming at night. It's much more relaxing. I could also stress too much about swimming in the sun due to my glow-in-the-dark pale skin. Who knows.
xo Sara
I don't think it's possibly to be ANY cuter pregnant . The rest of us are jealous ! :]
Molly
http://alwaysamrsforeverakidd.blogspot.com
Love this post! Keep shining friend. Jesus is so evident in you!
We would do the same thing!! Except we had a pool in our backyard. So we would picnic on the deck… it was perfect!!
That sounds like such a lovely little evening! I'm actually not much of a swimmer, but I love night swimming. It's just so peaceful!
A friend of me commented about how I am always wearing heabands and how it is now my signature look. In my head, I knew it was you who inspired me. Thanks for being so inspiring. 😉
YOU ARE SO GORGEOUS!
This is such a beautiful story, and your outfit is darling! I love swimming at night 🙂
Silver from A Silver Snapshot
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I wish I had memories like that as a child. I will put that on my to do list with my wee one it sounds lovely!
xo
Jessica
http://www.swishandswoon.com
I really like your outfits! I think you have such a unique style! 😀
I used to night swim when I was younger & without fear but I am more risk averse now, Australian waters are quite scary at night – wouldn't want a shark encounter!!
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You get the cutest thrifted stuff!! No fair!!
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Cute pictures!! I remember swimming at night at my grandparents' house. It was always so nice, and the water felt like a giant bathtub. I miss it. 🙁
I've always loved to swim at night. The water seems to be a better temperature, the air sweeter, the lighting better. I cannot wait to make such sweet memories with my girl one day!
Casey, you are truly stunning! And the night swim sounds perfect, I love that you could still go to your childhood pool!
perfectly priya
My husband loves swimming at night. I t really is beautiful on hot summer night.
I have never swum at night, but it's on my list of things to do this summer 🙂
oh my word this is something Micah and I love to do. I grew up night swimming because we had a pool and now as an adult, as parents we still do the same except now we roast smore's, have the iPad going and night swim with the world quiet around us. Seriously one of my all time fave things to do.
One of my favorite memories as a little one was being at a hotel in Phoenix and having my aunt come to our room, to take us swimming in the pool at night. LOVED it! 🙂 Happy weekend!!!