Beating the Heat

It has certainly been a hot July!  Here are some things we've been doing to beat the heat.

Jim had the week of the fourth off.  On the 4th of July, we did some fireworks in our backyard.  Ever safety-conscious, Jim made sure Jack wore safety goggles.

Sparklers!

That evening, we went to the Cardinals game.  We got to see fireworks at the stadium after the win!

Another day that week, we visited the City Garden and played in the fountains.

There's a big baby in there!

Jack plays t-ball on Saturday mornings.  Usually Jim takes him.  On one particular hot Saturday, Patrick and I tagged along.  We saw some catching...

...or almost catching (notice the ball in the bottom of the picture).

He did well with the grounders (utilizing the "Alligator Chomp" method).

Of course, there was hitting, too.

We were able to catch up with friends at the annual ND picnic. 

The boys and I went to one of Jim's softball games.  After watching him bat, we went to the playground where we played with some friends.

Reilly's Daddy's team was playing Jim's team.

Anna chose to hang at the playground instead of the ball field, too.

Last week, we went to Margo's 5th birthday party.  You'll never guess where it was.

The kids got to wear fun hats.

Patrick enjoyed the venue.

This cutie didn't get to partake in any burgers or fries, but he enjoyed himself, too.

Today was Margo's actual birthday and we met her at the Zoo.  The kids got to pet sting rays and sharks!

We rode the train (of course).

Evan seemed to enjoy the train, too.

Jack and Margo are cracking up about something.  Happy birthday, Margo!