June 27, 2004 - Sprinkler Fun

Growing up, one of my favorite things to do was run through the sprinkler on a hot summer day. Erin discovered the joy in doing this during the summer of 2003. On a hot, June afternoon, Jim set up the sprinkler in our side yard, and Erin, dolled up in her bathing suit (and old sneakers, because she hated walking in the grass barefoot!) blissfully dashed through the spray.  These days, what with water restrictions and the lack of a decent-sized back yard, sprinkler-dashing isn't really an option for us. But I'm really glad that got to enjoy this time-honored tradition on the East coast.  I guess these days, if we want to cool off, our best bet is to take a 5 minute drive to the ocean. Bummer...  ;)