Pool boys...

When one chooses to live in a climate such as the Arizona desert, having a pool is beyond a mere want - it's a NEED, especially with a tribe of energetic boys and their many friends!

When one lives with a swimming pool, you accept that the pool requires weekly tending.  Two choices: you do it yourself - or you hire a pool company and have a POOL BOY. 

This is little luxury is worth every penny.  Saves nagging the husband, buying additives, vacuuming (yes, pools are vacuumed), skimming, and other mundane by necessary chores in order to enjoy the pristine water that cools, soothes, and provides hours of entertainment.

So yes, a pool boy comes every Monday morning at 5 a.m., does all the necessary chores, leaving behind a lovely oasis for the week. 

What he DOESN'T do, is fish out the various and sundry items that mysteriously "fall" into the pool every day! (Recently it was a visiting dog, who had never heard about the "dog paddle" and promptly sank vertically towards the bottom - thank goodness Carrie is quick on her feet, she grabbed and hauled and didn't even get her shoes wet!  Dog was traumatized...)

The following sequence of photos show the OTHER pool boys.  They help out as needed - such as retrieving Happy's toy - a heavy rubber "Kong" chew item; the only thing Carrie has been able to find that the chew-happy mutt doesn't devour right away...

Max and Jayden tag team the Kong...

 ...while Lee enlists the patio broom!

Happy LOVES his Kong!