It is SOOOO hot here! We really can't enjoy the yard unless we are wet, wo we decided to get one of the small pools that have a pump. It is about 2 feet deep and about 12 ft diameter. It is perfect for Ella Katherine because she can touch and "swim". I am trying to teach her but she is very careful when it comes to the water. She has never been very daring (which I am grateful for). We have thoroughly enjoyed it and it has taken very little maintenace. This week we had EK's friend Mackenzie over to go swimming. They had such a good time! Reid loves his float and kicks like crazy when we put him in it.