Kiddy Pool

It was another fairly busy work day for Daddy, but in the morning there was some time for her to jump in the pool again. Yesterday, we set up an inflatable kiddy pool in the front yard and filled it with water. As expected, the water was quite comfortable in temperature today, as the sun has been scorching hot as of late. Seriously, I wouldn't have been surprised to see it bubbling like a hot spring!

But it actually was quite refreshing for Madison, who gleefully jumped in and stomped about, splashing water everywhere. She had no problem with squirting Daddy with the little squirting animals Mommy had floating in the pool - and she had no problem with throwing the beach ball at Daddy either. She was having a good time by the pool. Who needs a big fancy one with water slides and such? A little inflatable one can be all the rage!

Later today, Madison and Daddy went for ice cream at Dairy Queen. This has been a thing with her: ice cream. She loves it. We wanted to give Mommy some quiet time, so we sat together slurping down ice cream, and then did some walking around at Wal-Mart.

The rain has been intense the last couple of days. Such heat has produced enormous summer storms, their billowing clouds reaching up into the highest levels of heaven. Beautiful to look at from a distance, or even approaching. Not quite as beautiful when directly below! It was a windy deluge dumping buckets of rain upon us this afternoon - and yesterday afternoon too. Thunder cracked and rumbled, and everyone retreated indoors. Forget any outdoor plans for a bit!

Daddy went back to work, trying to finish the messages for July's series. Outside, frogs croak and crickets chirp in the cooler night air. Tomorrow, we celebrate again - Mommy is making cupcakes once more as we prepare for a party that honors Madison's "Gotcha Day." June 30th is coming close, and everyone has agreed to meet tomorrow at Ye-Ye's house for a grand time. Rather than give away all the details now, I'll just let you read tomorrow. It should be a very nice occasion!