splashes & laughs

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here’s this weeks post for iheartfaces. the theme is “my story in photos – summer edition.” be sure to click on the button above to check out all the other great entries!

for relief from the heat, i try to take my kids to the sprayground at least a few times during the really hot summer days. it’s a favorite for us, and the best part is that it’s completely free! how can you beat that?!

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we pack lots of snacks and drinks and splash for hours. warning: if you bring your sandwich into the sprayers, it gets a bit soggy.

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we bring water toys and buckets to fill.

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it makes for a great day. and very tired kids when all is said and done.

my idea of a perfect activity for a hot summer day.

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now she wants to be black canary

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my 4 year old anya is quite in to super heroes. specifically female super heroes. john likes to watch justice league with her and she latches on to the female characters – no matter how small a role they play. Continue reading