It is officially summer here and it sure is HOT.
We have recently learned the secret to surviving a St. Louis summer: water; lots and lots of water. We know of three parks that have fountains for Ella to run through and get thoroughly drenched. We also have our own wading pool in the back yard now. Ella loves to play in the water. Everyday she asks for the "pooh" (note that Ella doesn't pronounce the L's at the end of words) and "wawa". If I need to take her somewhere like the grocery store, Ella will break down in tears because we walk right past the pool to get into the car without getting wet.
