Summer!

Given the rainy, crummy weather we've had over the past couple of weeks, it's hard to remember we are in the middle of summer.  But, alas, we are. There have been a few great days of hot temps where we've been able to do some fun activities.  I can still conjur up those wonderful feelings of summer from when I was a kid - going swimming to the pool with my friends, playing Atari (that should give you an idea of how old I am!), making mac 'n cheese for lunch and playing Ghost in the Graveyard as the sun went down.

One thing I don't remember from my childhood days are Splash Pads.  There are plenty of them around nowadays and goodness are they ever fun! Since our neighborhood doesn't have a pool, this is a great way for my kids to have fun in the water and cool off during the hot days.

Best friends

Last week, we met up with some friends at a local, newly renovated splashpad right off of our downtown area.  It doesn't take much to make the kids happy - just a big circle of cement with multiple fountains of water coming out at different places. A good time was had by all.  Add lunch to the mix after they've worn themselves out in the water and the day is complete!

Hitting it straight on!

The brave ones went right to the center and sat down.

Taking a break and warming up in the sun.

A perfect bench for 5 little friends.

Can't wait to do it all again!  Until next time....