As I sit writing this entry inside my nice, air-conditioned office inside, away from the heat and harsh Phoenix sun and as my boys play a rousing game of hide and seek in the house, I lament the fact that Phoenix summers don't feel conducive to being outside and getting fresh air. In fact, I feel like I could enjoy being in my newly carpeted house for the rest of the weekend without a bit of remorse.With that in mind, thankfully for our two weeks in New York, the boys logged some good outdoor hours. Hopefully, they stored this time like chipmunks, because I refuse to venture out in 116 degree weather with no a/c in my car. Refuse.
This is Bowdoin Park, where I spent many summers back when I was Ian's age going on picnics and nature walks. A really specky play area was added recently, where all three boys climbed happily. 
Ian is turning very pro-insect, unhappy if an ant or bug is sacrificed for any reason. As an anti-insect person, I have been learning to be more respectful because of Ian's feelings more than because I have a change of heart about bugs. Here is he pictured with one of his latest finds.
While it is hard to see here, Ian built an bug fort, where any kind of crawling bugs, including spiders were invited. No flying bugs allowed.
Connor picking "flowers."
Grandpa bought the boys a treat from the ice cream man ( btw, how do those guys listen to monotonous, out of tune, repetitive music all day?) and sat in the backyard making short order of SpongeBob ice pops.
And the hammock. Grandpa set up the hammock, probably not realizing the entertainment it would provide. The boys swung, flipped and climbed like spiders on the hammock whenever they could. Some rules applies, like not putting their heads through the ropes or flipping little brothers off without warning, but I almost want to buy a hammock because they had such a terrific time. Bob tried to relax, but three rambunctious boys put an end to that.
And there were a few moments of solitude, just swinging quietly outside. 
4 comments:
Summer fun can be heaven. I do not know how anyone survives in AZ heat. I would not last 5 minutes. When our temps reach 80, I go inside. It really bothers me if I have to go to the store or anything else. I suppose the meds we oldsters take has something to do with it, but then - how do older people in AZ survive it?
Your pictures make me want to run out and join them! Besides - they're just so darned cute!
Bobbie-The wiser set(aka snowbirds) come in October and leave by April or May, heading for cooler summers anywhere but here.
Unfortunately, it is very cliche, but winters in AZ are rather pleasant and enjoyable and that's what keeps us going for now.
Love the hammocks! One of the cool things about my mom's old place is that her wraparound porch has hammock hooks (though nothing hanging from them yet). It would have been so lovely to just sit & sway out there all afternoon :)
So adorable!!! Yikes, I would not venture out in that heat, especially with no a/c!! We are finally at 80 or so and we've had the a/c cranked in the house. That would be a relief for you though!
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