The Rieder Water Park...

On Wednesdays the pool we belong to is closed for the day...and with this heat, to be outside and not in water is unthinkable. So, yesterday we put up our kiddie pool and water slide and let the kids go wild!

My neighbors Julie and Melissa came over with their kids (plus two bonus kids)...so, we had 12 kids in all ranging in ages from 9-16 months. We were outside from 11-2:30. They kids played in the pool, slid down the slide, soaked the driveway, made some beautiful side walk chalk creations (as well as some color concoctions in water bottles), ate lunch, laughed, and (of course) cried.

Here's a picture of our indoor picnic. I've decided this is how I want to serve all meals in my house from now on, because when the meal is over, you wrap up the blanket and shake all of the crumbs and mess outside. I wonder if Jeff would go for this???

Overall, a good time was had by all. The kids had fun and it was nice to hang out with some friends and have some adult conversation. Thanks Julie and Melissa!

Well, that's all for now...