Water Works

Katy and I spent the last several days visiting family and friends back in my hometown. Everyday the high has been in the mid-90's. So what do you do in a situation like this? You spend every possible moment in the water.

First I visited with my friend Kelsey and her 2 year-old daughter Harper. We played in the largest sandbox I have ever seen, followed by the sandiest wading pool I have ever seen. The girls had a really nice time playing together and sharing their toys. With a little encouragement, of course.

Next I visited with my lifelong (literally) friend Jen. Jen just had her 3rd baby, Emmaline, this past February and I had not had a chance to meet her yet. She is completely precious and sweet. I love holding babies, they're all squishy and squirmy, and they like being held.

So Jen, her mom, our kids, and I went to a splash park there in town. The kids had a good time keeping cool and we were able to catch up on some of the joys of motherhood. Then we went to lunch at the best pizza place.

Emmaline, 5 months old

Jacob, 4 years old

Ellie, almost 3

Finally, Grandpa and Grandma Sue took Katy back to the splash park for another visit. Even at 7:00 in the evening, it was too hot not to be in the water. My dad was a good sport, and even though he's not usually a water bug, he put on his trunks and got soaked with Katydid. He and Sue took Katy through an adventure that's pretty well summed up on this video, I think.