I hope all of you had a super weekend. The weather in south Florida was perfect. It was sunny, breezy, warm and not too humid. Around Brynwood, we spent the weekend enjoying the weather and our yard. Handsome has a new Kindle (which he loves!), so he and Kes took to the chaises and got in a little sun time. (I did, too, but no photos, thank you!)On Sunday, we swept the deck and pruned the plants getting our pool ready for the house-full of family and friends that will be arriving soon. (Hmmm. I just noticed that the waterfall isn't running in this photo. It's much prettier when the waterfall is on.)
We built this pool after we purchased our home, and in order to have the sun on the water year-round, we needed to move it away from the house. Our back yard is on the north side of the house, so during the winter, the house' roof line would put the pool in shade. Because of where we decided to place it, we have sun on the pool all day, every day - but it required a huge, honkin' pool cage to keep the bugs and critters out and still be attached to the house. From the day we beheld the finished and screened pool, we nicknamed it "The Holidome", and we use it almost daily.
Oh, yes...and so does Kes. After patiently waiting for what must have felt like forever to an impatient Labrador, she decided to just jump in and cool off. No wonder we have to clean dog hair out of the filters! Such is life in The Holidome. Yeah, I know...we've got it rough...really rough.
Nothing like a lab enjoying the water.
ReplyDeleteMinimiss
So refreshing, nothing like the water to cool off and enjoy. I've always loved water, for swimming, listening to, and of course drinking from old artisian wells in northern Wisconsin. So clean!
ReplyDeleteCould it be my dad was in the Navy most of my growing up years? I guess so. Anyway, your pool looks so inviting!
Linda
Looks like you three had a great weekend. Dog is happy.
ReplyDeleteWorking on getting my pool ready also but something happened to the pump so have to investigate.
Have a great week.
Ah you had a wonderful weekend I see even your lab! Our weather was beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of a nice relaxing weekend! I see Handsome is enjoying his new toy...my hubby got himself a new I-Pad, so he's been super busy playing with his new little toy! Have a great week. :) Theresa
ReplyDeleteAhemmm....jealouuuuuuuuuuuussssss! Yep, I admit it. Pure tee jealouuuuuussss!
ReplyDeleteI'll be right down to partake of the poolside festivties and I don't mind dog hair at all. ;)
hugs,
shell
I am loving the Holidome! It looks like a very relaxing place (just look at Kes in that first picture...too cute)
ReplyDeleteHope you had a wonderful Easter.
Jane
I think I'd like to book my next vacation at the Holidome! Looks lovely! Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteHow nice to relax and enjoy your home, pool, family and Kes (whom is part of the family too).
ReplyDeleteNiiiiice!
ReplyDeleteI'll be over tomorrow afternoon to soak up some sun with ya! ;-)
Anne
Donna, your "Holidome" looks like a resort for Pete's sake!!! I love how you share with Kes too! What a wonderful place to relax! Just beautiful!!!! xo Paulette
ReplyDeleteJealous? Me? Of course not. (Ahem!) xx
ReplyDeleteYep u did say you were going to adopt me I remember that well..hahaha
ReplyDeleteLovely just lovely...you so deserve such beauty my sweet friend
Love
Maggie
How wonderful to have it under glass. You lucky duck!
ReplyDeleteMarcie