No more pool!

So...our pool had a leak :(

There were a few patches in the pool from the previous owners so we never knew why they were there or from what they came from. At some point they ripped off and our pool began to slowly leak for about a week. Bryan and Marshall patched it and the very next day we had a huge leak...the water was only 3/4 full!!!

At this point we decided we need, if not a new pool, a new liner at the very least so we let it go. And go it went!!! The water was puddling under our deck where 4 or 5 baby racoons were playing one night. It was very cute, they were rolling around in the water and playing with each other like kittens as Kristen and I watched.

The next day Kara spotted another hole in the pool, so she got in to make sure it was a 'hole'. Now, mind you this picture of Kara below is only after two days of leaking:

Dandy! If you can see, the water comes just below her knees! So, now that its the hottest time of the year and we are pool-less Ava and I have been spending our days at the beach collecting rocks (Ava has a thing for rocks) and putting our feet in the water.

On another note, Bryan is very happy to be back in Branford!! Its nice to have him home in time for a night walk and dinner! Other than rocks, Ava also loves walks in her stroller and Art:


I've been working on family trees so if anyone can contribute information I'd appreciate it! It seems Bryan has no idea from whom he descended...well, other than the obvious! Well, time to put Ava to sleep...its been a long day!