Perfect Day for a Picnic

Well, you know that summer in the Tennessee Valley has arrived when you open the door and the trees are sweating, the flowers are wilting and your dog won't even go outside. It's hot around here! The thermometer was a balmy 94 degrees and the humidity was a mere 45%, so we decided to brave the elements and take the girls to one of our favorite spots yesterday. This local park, on the riverfront, has this AWESOME interactive fountain that kids of all ages flock to when the heat is just too much outside. We arrived early enough in the morning to stave off the droves of people that arrived closer to lunchtime. Here's our wonderful outing in photos.



Here's hubby with the 2 little angels. Aren't they cute! The animals surrounding the fountain have nozzles in their mouths which are brilliant at squirting unsuspecting parents at the most inopportune times. Such as when you're trying to take a photo of your family.








I love this picture. It really catches my oldest with a priceless look on her face. She's not much of a daredevil, so she knows that trouble is brewing when daddy scoops her up and heads into the fountain with her. She was not amused.










Now, she might not be a daredevil, but a climber she DEFINITELY is. I think she scaled every animal surrounding the fountain this time. That makes mommy very nervous. Something about slippery concrete and head injuries.










This is my youngest. I could eat this picture right up! She wasn't quite sure about these small bursts that ended up as huge geysers every few minutes. She kept swatting at them in the hopes that they would behave.










And finally, after a morning of water fountain fun, we relaxed on the banks of the Tennessee River and enjoyed a wonderful picnic. It was a great day!