Playing the days away

What would summer be if it didn't include all kinds of play? We've had a blast this summer making memories and trying to stay cool.

First time down the hydro tube!
Daddy was good at keeping her head above the water on the exit. I was too chicken to try, so I went down ahead of them and made Derek hold her on the slide.

Relaxing in the city pool at the ward pool party.

Lydia on her "bike" at the Cub Scout bike rodeo. It was SO hot! Just look at her rosy cheeks!

Derek helping Lydia on her friend "Meemee's" (Amy's) bike. It's too big for her but Lydia thought it was pretty cool to try to ride big kid style.

Playing play-dough with Mom.
I remember my mother making this homemade play dough when we were kids. It always felt like it took SO long to cook and to cool so we could play with it. In reality it takes no time at all. Ah, the difference between adult and child perspectives.

Town Square river and splash pad with Dad and Mom.
Such a fun family Saturday night out. We picnicked at Town Square and let Lydia explore the river and splash pad.

Fun day at home.
Lydia's games never cease to entertain me. Here she insisted on wearing her apron (most likely because I was wearing one) and then she loves to get out all these plastic water bottles and line them up in various parts of the house and just sit by them.

Ward play group.
I am so grateful that our ward play group just happens to meet on Thursdays -- which is one of the days I am home with Lydia. This way I still get to be part of the stay-at-home mom club, even though I work part time.
Here we are at one of the girls' homes with a slip 'n' slide and kiddie pool.

Saturday morning with Dad.