Monday, June 16, 2008

tempe splash park

we met up w/ shannan and her kids at the tempe splash park today and it was super fun! it's not your typical splash pad. there are a couple little slides, water gun type things, a little kiddie area, and just flowing water all over. it was great and best of all FREE. the kids had a ton of fun w/ a few hysterics here and there, but it was a great way to spend a 113 degree day! yeah, that's no typo it's literally 113 degrees and that looks to be the forecast for who knows how long. we were talking today that we didn't even get eased into this crazy heat one day it was do-able in the 90's and now it's just really freakin hot. i know it's not original to complain about the heat in az, but it makes having some trips to cali all the more exciting! can't wait to leave on friday! wooohooo!
this fun little slide carter and owen liked to go down

some of the kids were catchin some major air when they landed. it was pretty funny to watch!

for the first hour savanna did most of this and having me hold her

the water gun area carter kept running thru


getting a little swimsuit adjustment from clay

savanna finally realized it's more fun to play in the water and i think she drank a gallon of this super "clean" water. all in all fun times! we need to go again soon :)!

16 comments:

Suman Family said...

that splash pad looks like so much fun! i love the pic of savanna and clay. too cute. i can't believe it's so hot! well, actually i can believe it but still. it's hot!
glad you had a nice father's day with brennan too!
can't wait to see you guys this week!

the McLaughlin's said...

Rae I'm sorry about the name. Bry put them all on and I guess I never really paid attention. Of course I know how to spell your name! I am also down for a reunion. Let me know and we can get things planned.

teresa and the boys said...

It's only 93˙ here and that park looks divine! Of course, I'm always hot what with the "oven" going and all. And yes, I am SOOOOO ready to be done! 6 more weeks max... hooray!

Brennan said...

:)

dana said...

Looks like so much fun! And wow, 113?? craaaaaaazy~!

Hoagland Family said...

I remember those hot days when you needed an oven mit to drive your car:)

darling pics of the kids!

Becca said...

good times!!!Do you thin k a grown woman like me could fit down that slide!!! I love me a good water slide!

Mama Bear said...

113 already? You poor thing! I love Arizona, but I can't imagine dealing with the heat right now! So, you are coming out on Friday? Yeah!!

Busy B Preschool said...

Looks like so much fun. That is cool you hang out with shannan a lot.

Camille said...

How great to find a place that's fun and free! That's so great that you and Shannan are able to get together so often.

As far as I'm concerned, complain about the heat all you want. You definitely have the right to. 113 degrees!!! Seriously.

I'm glad you'll be here soon!

Suzanne said...

That looks heavenly! I don't blame you for staying in the water with that heat. Yikes!!

the waites said...

Hey that looks like a cool park. I need to go when I visit. Are you dying in the heat?? I worry you guys are going to blow up from the heat:)

love_b said...

Rachael! Hey!! I found you off of kelly's blog. I'm so happy you have a blog too! Write your email on mine so I can add you to our blog list!

Kari said...

What fun! See how great that place is? We need to go when you get back to AZ! Yes, it is freaking hot here so hurry back so we can complain together! ha ha! p.s. I love savvy's swimsuit...old navy?

mangrumminute said...

AZ seems like they have a lot of fun stuff for families, especially water parks:) It would be nice to have more of those out here since we have had some heat waves. ARe you guys coming out soon? Ty promised he would call in teh next couple of days.

Lamb Fam said...

Hello? Seriously? I'm so happy I found you! First of all, you look amazing and your fam is ADORABLE! I hope all is well with you. It is so fun seeing what you've been up to. All the names and faces are total Blasts from the past! I love it! If it's true that you're coming out this month, drop me a line if you have time. I'd love love love to see you!!!!!!
-Jami

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