Brave Me

I did it. I braved the swimsuit try-on session, and I did it with the two little ones in tow. Poor things. I tried to be as discreet as I could by saying things like, "Look over there. Did you see that__________?" I guess I wasn't 100% discreet as Ezra said (loud enough for all to hear in changing room), "Those big things are weird." I couldn't see myself blush as my skin is darker due to some "base" tanning and an experiment with a spray-on tan.

I would have to say said tan is one reason why trying on swimsuits wasn't as bad as it has been before. Another reason: I've been working out hard (minus the last two weeks or so) for the past seven months. Yes, there are places I would love to shrink and stretch flat again but overall I'm happy with where I am and I'm realistic about where my body should naturally be after having four children. The last reason the session went well is because I discovered Hapari online. Turns out they are a local company down in American Fork. They had raving reviews on their site, and I just had to see for myself. They make some modest swimsuits that SUPPORT and don't look frumpy. Good quality materials. Good design. I'm so glad I supported a local company and can now go to Costa Rica and feel cute and covered up. (My motto is to be comfortable in what I'm wearing around Val or the prophet!) :-) I'll be a returning customer Hapari!

Here is the suit I chose:



I also liked this one:

They had me at orange, but it wasn't as supportive up top as I had hoped.