Rain, Rain... it's time to play!

Rainy days are begged for right now in our area.  It is so dry and dusty I almost feel like we live in the dessert.  We've had a few showers that lasted for just a few short minutes but nothing that's really kept us in doors for the day.

Several, and I do mean several weeks ago we had a nice day of clouds, rain, and indoor fun. While Carter was at school, Tucker managed to move every chair in our kitchen to just where he wanted them.  From there he lined up all his furry friends to watch morning toons with him. It was seriously one of the cutest things I've ever seen!!


We picked up Carter and the gloom of the day continued to keep us in. Stir craziness set in really quick, as it does with most two and five year olds. Carter continued to complain of being bored and Tucker just wanted Carter to play.  So, I gave them a large tupperware bin and from there I went from having a boat in my living room to a pirate ship!



Oh the giggles that were made this gloomy afternoon. I often wonder if the boys will remember days like this when they are older.  Maybe by reading this it will spark their memory.  However, it will always warm my heart and soul.

Puddle Jumper

Our past two days have had black clouds & rain.  The sun has peeped through occasionally but not enough to stay out for too long.  After a passing rain today, out came the sun!! :)  We went out for just a bit and this is what happened.......

Notice the clothes he is in.  He changed back in to his jammies after we came home from swim lessons.  He said it's what he wanted to wear to watch t.v. and take a nap!  The kid always keeps me on my toes! :)  He had so much fun in the puddles.  He even tried swimming in them.  He said, "Momma, it's a good day for swimming!!"  How funny is that???

After jumping puddles and digging his face in the mud, and yes... I was cringing!!!! it was time for a bath.  A tub full of bubbles and a little boy covered in mud and grass.  Now there's a combination you don't hear of often!  Check out his bath pictures!  Good thing that is the only tub that didn't get cleaned today! :)

This last picture melts me.  When I loaded it to the computer, I immediately stopped and just stared.  He looks so much older then three, and it really caught me off guard.  I love it though!!

We had so much fun puddle jumping, and then with all the bubbles, and to end it all ever so perfectly we filled our water guns and planned an attack on Travis!  We quietly tip toed to the kitchen where he was working on our dinner and the ambush took place!  He was taken down by his wife, and three year old.  Tucker was caught in the cross fire... oops!  He ended up with several water drops on his face and gave us a look of 'are you crazy?'!  To answer that... yep, we sure are son, welcome to the family!!! 

Mud & bubbles to all....

Jen