It was a scorcher!

I so wanted to get these pictures posted yesterday, but I just didn't get to. You can see, it was a perfect day. Another one for us. I might just get used to this weather! It was nice- perfect, like this our first summer here. Now, this is our last so we must enjoy every warm minute of it.
Look at my little guy! He is just so darn CUTE!! And getting so big. I can't stand how fast they grow.


So...yesterday, it was already up to 70 by 10am. Then it went up to 77 by afternoon. It was a scorcher! You might wonder why I am so wrapped up in the weather here. Well, it has such a huge impact on us- what we wear (fleece or t-shirts), what we do (play outside or in), and our moods (especially mine!). I have learned that the weather directly impacts how I feel. It is hard to bear the gloom and cold in March and April when I know those are the months we should be gearing up for summer. Instead, we were still shoveling snow in March...and lots of it.

Last summer was nothing like this one. I don't remember one day like yesterday (or today). And Nicholas was content just raking the grass or picking up rocks last year. This summer he needs more to keep him interested. So that means I have to get creative. (watch out) That's just what I did. I filled up his "pool" with hot water from the kitchen sink and let him spray cold water from the hose, and we had a pool day! Even Stella took a dip. Oh, and, yes I realize that what you are seeing isn't really a pool. It is actually a sandbox. Our previous neighbors gave that to Nicholas when then moved. The play sand up here is more like dirt so I am not going to have a dirt box on my deck. But it is a nice toy- a Little Tykes- and we have found a better use for it here. My sister just got her pool put in ( a real one). They are filling it right now. So look out sis, we have a pool, too!!



Nick had a ball!!! And, look, he even has his own waterslide!! I told you I got creative : )


I think Stella just liked being outside. The wind blew the trees and it was something new to look at.



We even had a picnic lunch. I just couldn't bring him inside. Not for PB&J. Besides, I think it was cooler outside than it was in the house.