Summer has officially begun for the Reinsch-Johnson family (though perhaps not for the calendar) with our first official trip to the SPLASH PARKS! Even though the city’s site says they do not open until the July long weekend this one, for some reason, was open. Not a very big or elaborate splash park it was more than enough for the whole family to have fun (though Emanuel was content to pretty much watch). This was Trinity’s first true play in the splash park experience and she did rather well. I am looking forward to taking her to the one near my mom that has a water table (it is now open according to the official site). So Friday when we take the boys to be dropped off for the weekend we plan on going a little early to enjoy the water and sun.

SPLASH PARK

Basking in the shade

Most intrepid (Gavin)

Zander!

Running through together

With Daddy

After such an exciting late morning and the heat of the early afternoon motivation slipped to an all time low. So we coerced the twins down to the basement (where it is blissfully cool… sadly with the carpet replaced a little over a year or so ago I do not allow food down there so no pcs for the parents) and put the little ones to nap… we lucked out with nice and cool bedrooms and the naps lasted for the worst of the heat.

After naps was playing outside OF COURSE… and chalk. Even Trinity got in on the fun.

CHALK (Gavin left)

Last night my craft drive fell a little short of my goal, out of the 5 pages I had paper sorted for and pictures organized I finished TWO. Definitely better than none, so tonight the goal is to do the last 3 if possible and then move on to collecting the parts for the two Godfather to be Father’s Day cards.

Page one of two for the Intro to Minnesota trip

Page two of two

I think we are all ready for a cooler day already. Too much heat, too much sun and not enough shade.

Oh I figured I would share our brand new baby quiche recipe. Every time friends have a new baby we make up two of these to save them on cooking a couple meals. So we sent off our traditional two to the Perrin family yesterday. (a bit of a delay but my last new baby gift is officially done and delivered)

Ham and Broccoli Quiche

1 pie crust

1 1/2 cups cooked cubed ham

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup frozen broccoli florets,  thawed and drained and chopped in fine pieces

4 eggs

1 cup milk

Heat oven to 375. Put the pie crust in pie pan (or as we do buy frozen pre prepped and defrost). Layer ham, cheese ad broccoli in pie pan. In medium bowl combine all remaining ingredients – beat well. Pour over broccoli. Back 35-45 min until knife inserted near the centre comes out clean. Let stand 15 min before serving.

So basically today was hot, fun, exhausting, hot, and definitely a GOOD day!

Fun in the Sun for sure!