Memorial Day Festivities

It's hot in Austin ... again. As of Memorial day, we've already been pushing 100 degrees, and there is no end in sight. Sounds like a painful repeat of last summer! This means we need to spend time near water to maintain sanity.

With two boys, going to a big pool without Drew is completely out of the question. I wouldn't have a clue how to keep them both safe in the water. A 2:1 ratio just isn't good enough in that circumstance. So, we're keeping it low-key instead. We have the water table, two inflatable kiddie pools and ... the Slip and Slide. How could I NOT get it after Annabella's party? :) Jasper loves it! He especially loves jumping in the collected water at the end. Splashing seems to be a moral imperative for 2.5-year-olds. :)

And since we're near water, the Lightning McQueen boots seem completely appropriate - even essential.

Daddy didn't put a kibosh to this the first time Jasper climbed into the water table, so it's now a frequent activity. We'll see how long it can hold his 33lb weight and the water filled to overflowing.

Benjamin hasn't become a fan of the slip and slide, but he likes being in the kiddie pools and standing at the water table. He also still just loves being outside.