This summer was a hot one here in the big apple. We hit record temperatures and had lots and lots of humidity. Most of the summer was spent at the local (free) pool where cameras are strictly forbidden, so I have no photos to share. Alexis finally overcame her fear of putting her face in the water and over the course of the summer learned to go under water, not hold her nose, jump in all the way, sort of attempt a swim, jump off a diving board, and paddle to the edge of the pool. She loves the water. Next year I will have to wait in the long line to get her enrolled in the free swimming lessons to solidify her new found skills. Ella loved the pool as well, especially the enormous (read: Olympic size) wading pool.
We also took some adventure trips around the city-a few $1 movies, some trips to the zoo and various other playgrounds throughout the city with water features. I would say the theme of our summer was to stay cool outside of our apartment (where it cost us $150 to cool 500 square feet of space).
This is the view of the George Washington Bridge from our roof on Independence Day. And the Macy's fireworks that we were able to see, also from our rooftop.
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