Pool Time

With the sizzling temperatures here in Dallas already reaching near the triple digits, and heat index numbers near 105, we decided to get the pool out a little early this year.

This event, of course, marks the start of summer for our kids.


Even though their mother is quite strict about sun screen, their little bodies continue to get shades darker as the days in the pool go by.

This year though, Daniel didn't want to get a tan line.

Train Ride

Last week we decided to invest the $$$ in gas to drive to Fort Worth and ride the train that circles Forest Park.

Daniel was a little concerned in the beginning, and could appreciate the conductor's excitement at blowing the whistle every time we went under a bridge.

But eventually he loosened up enough to sit on the seat beside Meredith, while maintaining a death grip on her pants.

But Peter and Isabelle thought it was the greatest day they had had in a long time. In fact, you could get a 10 minute conversation out of them if you bring it up.

Isabelle especially enjoyed all the wild life we passed so close by, Forest Park has a lot of squirrels.

WANTED

Wanted: Large, Bobble-Head Cat
Seeking large bobble-head cat, tired of the back seat of that sedan. Must be aggressive in bobbles towards sparrows and grackles, enjoy lots of sun and the occasional mud bath/gully rain. Must be good with children. Must hate the taste of garden fresh veggies, and especially seeds and sprouts.

Also accepting Bobble-Head Chihuahuas

Wanted: New, Perky Water Heater
Must be a hard worker, eager to start a job, but highly efficient and capable of self instillation.

Wanted: New Job
Must allow for excessive amounts of time off for doctor's appointments, sick kid days, lazy mommy days, trips to the zoo and daddy to-do days. Must be close to home. Company car not necessary, in the first year. Compensation must be capable of doubling our quality of life, or equal to Mike Modano's (which ever comes first). Must include perks such as trips to the Bahamas & Disney Land and Spa days for the wife.

Currently accepting all applications.

THE GARDEN

This Garden began two months ago with weed pulling and random digging (via helpful children), until we became "concerned" about early babies and dehydrated ones. Last weekend, the garden was finally finished, on a muggy, 95 degree day.



Isabelle and her seeds. She was especially excited to plant corn and carrots. Mommy can't wait for the ocra, tomotaos, zuccini, squash, basil, rosmary...

If only we would have planted sooner!


The boys handled most of the planting, Isabelle and I took care of product selection and quality control.



Daniel helped plant too.


Just kidding!

Our completed Garden!