Friday, August 5, 2011

Surviving the Heat



Breck-playing-wii

This summer...specifically the past three weeks...has been a scorcher.
{I know many of you are in this same heat-wave-that-doesn't-seem-to-be-going-anywhere boat.}
So, we've done what any family with fair-skinned children and a budget do: we've stayed inside.
Thanks to our local library we're maintaining a modicum of entertainment...primarily by checking out video games.
We've also checked out lots and lots of books, but during these last few weeks leading up to school, I don't mind letting my kids veg-out.

 


Rowan-spraying-plant-2

Of course, household chores must still be done amid the fun.
And Rowan is all too happy to help water the plants.

Favorite Fridays at Skinned Knees 


wet-floor

Even if it does end with mopping the floors.

Give me your best shot at Better in Bulk PhotoStory Friday Photobucket

32 comments:

  1. love that second shot! So adorable! I love her little hat

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  2. Great photos. I love that second photos.

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  3. Love that second shot! We spend our hot days at the pool since we have no a/c. Staying inside would make us insane!

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  4. Love the shots! I know, this heat seems like it is just lingering and lingering. We are finally getting a break starting this weekend low 80s! Kinda hard to believe! Have a great day!

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  5. It's been scorchin here too. Luckily I think the worst is behind us. Glad you found some cool things on a budget to keep the kiddos happy!

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  6. Love the shots! And Love the one for Foto Friday!

    Thanks for joining Foto Friday this week, I look forward to your photos each week!

    Lori

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  7. You and me both! Love that middle shot.

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  8. Neat pictures! I love the last two especially.

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  9. those are lovely! - you need to find a local splash park - those are always free!

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  10. Great shots. I've been hiding inside through the heat as well. I can't stand 100+ temps.

    Marla @ www.blueskiesphotoblog.com

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  11. Great shots Katie! I hope the heat starts to break up for you. 100's is way too hot!

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  12. Love your water photo this week. Stopping by from Foto Friday.

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  13. I love the composition of the BW photo! Empty space with the subject in the corner is one of my favorite set ups, and I can't do it as well as you displayed!

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  14. She likes to water the floor as well, huh? ;) We have been veging a lot as well... can't wait for a break from the heat!

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  15. All great pics! I love the composition on the first one!

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  16. What lovely images! The library is a great idea- I think we will head there right now!

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  17. Haha love the last one :) I'm wishing for summer at this rate... tired of winter here

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  18. That second shot is amazing!! I love the colors and bokeh and...it's amazing.

    I need to mop the floors here. Badly. I need to, but I probably won't. :)

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  19. Vegging out is definitely a treat, one that I love indulging in. ;)
    Thanks for joining Alicia and I again in the Crazy Days of Summer Photo Challenge. I love looking at your photos each week. That last one is intriguing. Can't wait to see what you come up with for next week's theme, fun with friends. Have a great weekend.

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  20. beautiful shots! and send some of that heat to Ireland, it's a bit coll over here :)
    thank you for your lovely comment onn my blog!

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  21. Whenever my eyes glance over the small links in the photo challenges, I always seem to land on yours first - even in that small square, it's clear to see what beautiful clear shots you have.

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  22. Love that first shot - so simple yet it speaks volumes.

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  23. love the middle shot as well. Makes me want to step outside in the evening breeze a take a deep breathe.

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  24. Great photos, really love the last shot. Hopefully it cools down here a little bit.

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  25. I love that first shot! So hard to believe that it's almost time to go back to school.

    Teresa

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  26. hehe... I so expected something funny like that 3rd shot right after that 2nd shot! :) These are all adorable -- but love that 2nd one the best-- the light just draws me in and keeps me coming back!

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  27. You do have such a beautiful style--love the light in your photos!

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  28. Absolutely gorgeous captures! Stopping by from LEM.

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  29. Wonderful shots! I especially like the middle one. :o)

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  30. Ooopsies! Clean up on aisle two
    :-) Love Rowan's hat tho'!!

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  31. Ha ha!!! Love the last one!! Seems very familiar!!!

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  32. This weather has just been horrible! Ugh...I hate heat. Too bad we aren't having strange snowstorms in the south or something. I'll have to pray for that in the winter. :) Good thing your floors could stand a little watering too. Precious. And I love both of the pictures of the kids. That OOF is just awesome!

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