Backyard blast

These pictures are long overdue but that's what happens when you have two trips back to back. We have this giant spray ball in the backyard. Nolan HATES (yes with all capitals) water being sprayed on his face. We filled up the ball and since we had left it outside for extended time the last time we used it, the bladder of the ball (as Justin refers to it) didn't cooperate. So Justin's solution? Take it out and wear it like a shower cap, of course. I was laughing so hard at the boys. Campbell was naked, Justin had on the shower cap, and Nolan was doing everything in his power not to get splashed by the giant spray ball. Of course, since Cam was naked and there was water flowing, he had the urge to go on Justin. We had so much fun! It seems like all those last minute things that happen in the spur of the moment are the best memories we have.

Splash Park

I like my life of leisure (yeah right!). It's more like moving from full- time teacher to full-time mom that I've adjusted to this summer. I'm not sure which one is more exhausting.

On Fridays I get together with a moms group and we have fun things planned for the summer. Last week we took the kids to a splash park in one of the mom's neighborhoods. Of course it takes Nolan about 30-45 minutes to warm up to anything and then he's game. It was nice going to the park because it was all sprinklers so there wasn't a drowning factor to worry about. The only problem was the constant fountain sound apparently reminded Nolan that he needed to use the restroom. So in the first 10 minutes we were there, we went to the potty 3 times. Meanwhile, I left Campbell with a bowl of fruit that he devoured while I was gone and apparently left my sandwich within reach. Needless to say, I was hungry that day. It's my new diet where Campbell eats all my food! My friend Jenny is a photographer and took the last three shots. The last one is worth a click to see a close-up of Campbell. So cute!