Cookin' in the Suburbs

Last summer the temperatures were perfect.  We spent time relaxing on the patio, went to a bunch of outdoor music venues, had gatherings with friends on the lawn for some croquet and corn hole...and now we can hardly bring ourselves to mow the lawn let alone enjoy time outside. 

Poor puppies are stuck with a 20 minute walk at 5am (when it's cool enough for them to avoid getting heat stroke) because I can't find time or energy to walk them after sundown when it's cool enough to be safe.

The last time we had continual triple digit temps was, gosh, many years ago.  Evey isn't running around yet, so I guess it's as good a summer as any for a sizzler but I'm ready for fall and it's only mid-July. 

Good thing we have access to a pool - what a lifesaver!  We finally took some shots of our precious Evey in her swim garb and the baby float that inspires Tag to call her Cleopatra.  No wonder she likes the water :-)