WET & WILD FUN...

Ray and I have some dear friends from high school that we were able to reconnect with while living in Baton Rouge, Alexander and Daphne Mijalis. After Alex finished Law School, they, too, moved back home to Shreveport. They have been blessed with two ADORABLE boys, Jonathan (2) and Mark (almost 6 months). Last week, Jonathan invited Taylor over for some summer time slip-n-sliding! Taylor and Jonathan have had several play dates, but nothing like this. Golly, did those kids have fun!!

Taylor wasn't as much into the slip-n-slide as she was splashing, collecting fish, and stealing buckets and cups from Jonathan.

After awhile, attention spans ran short and we needed a new activity. And who doesn't like a little sidewalk chalk?
Well, Taylor wanted to color, but not on the sidewalk....
And, finally, a ride around on the tractor!!!

What sweet friends they have become! It reminds me, in so many ways, of mine and Sarah's friendships with the Roe boys growing up. Do I see vacations, coordinating costumes, and bubble baths in their future? Maybe...

Thank you, Jonathan, for letting us come play with all of your fun summer toys. And a thank you to Mark for being such precious and sweet baby. Taylor loved her time with you too!!!!

Taylor is just barely beginning to understand the concept of sharing. So, this play date would not have been complete without a few meltdowns...I didn't include any pictures of these. But, as I am sure you can imagine, between a 2 year old and a 20 month old, they were pretty good at turning on the waterworks :)