Awake: 6:15am Temp 62 sleep 6+35 mostly cloudy overnight @ Nicktown.
Kathy & I left early from the KK meeting, had a small breakfast & then motored to the Foote Castle. To my surprise, Melissa & the boys were out in front watching us park the car precisely @ 10:30am. That was the plan &, by gosh, they did well.
Today the library sponsored a "free" day at the pool; "Splash & Read" is the theme. The newly renovated swimming pool, about a (15) min walk from the Foote castle, is opening its doors to the general public. After we registered & got wristbands,
the door opened @ precisely11:00 am & "oh," what a delightfully designed swimming pool it is. From tots to seniors, there is something for everyone;
partially sectioned off area for little ones, water depth 0-6 in, with spraying water from below & above; a little deeper section 6-18 inches with large attached, but floating, toys;
A large deep area for real swimmers;
and a special area with a high circular waterslide. Of course, the whole pool is surrounded by "kool" deck with many outdoor lounging chairs.
Kathy & Melissa were kept fairly busy watching & playing with the (3) boys; sometimes Kathy & I took turns touring Gregory to see the splendor of a very busy swimming pool. Later, Gregory fell asleep in my arms.
We spent over an hr @ the pool, a rather cool day. As the boys were warming up inside their towels, the whistle blew indicating it was time to get out of the water. After changing in to dry clothes, it was time for lunch, so we walked to another building where the food line was forming;
hotdogs, potato chips, apples, drinks & later, a cup of cream ice. Kevin took his lunch break & joined us for a short time @ the pool & for our free lunch. Then it was back to work for him.
Afterward, the boys were excited to play in the park with swings, merry-go-around, slides, tunnels, climbing opportunities, etc & Melissa had the chance to talk with some adult friends as we watched the boys.
After a good hr of this fun stuff where the boys ran into other boys & girls they know, Melissa gently suggested that they take the alley walk back to their Castle. Interesting things show up as we saunter down the alley. A bird's nest & mother under the rain spout,
oh my gosh, what is that?
a muskrat swimming down the creek with an apple in his mouth,
cats looking @ us as we look @ them, & mallard ducks at their feeding area.
The alley was as interesting to us as it was to the boys.
Inside the Castle, I was introduced to an electronic game called: "The Mystery Manson." Matthew, Andrew & sometimes Nathan & I played for over an hr until something went awry, which was our clue to get some hugs & kisses & say our goodbyes.
We had some grocery & tool shopping to do. It was another fun & adventure filled day with the Footes.
En route to Wal-Mart, we stopped & bought a tamper resistant Star bit security set so I could look into the Foote's microwave oven & maybe find out why that door will not open.
Dinner: leftover filled pepper, cantaloupe & a mixed salad.
Lights out: 12:04am.
Kathy & I left early from the KK meeting, had a small breakfast & then motored to the Foote Castle. To my surprise, Melissa & the boys were out in front watching us park the car precisely @ 10:30am. That was the plan &, by gosh, they did well.
Today the library sponsored a "free" day at the pool; "Splash & Read" is the theme. The newly renovated swimming pool, about a (15) min walk from the Foote castle, is opening its doors to the general public. After we registered & got wristbands,
the door opened @ precisely11:00 am & "oh," what a delightfully designed swimming pool it is. From tots to seniors, there is something for everyone;
partially sectioned off area for little ones, water depth 0-6 in, with spraying water from below & above; a little deeper section 6-18 inches with large attached, but floating, toys;
A large deep area for real swimmers;
and a special area with a high circular waterslide. Of course, the whole pool is surrounded by "kool" deck with many outdoor lounging chairs.
Kathy & Melissa were kept fairly busy watching & playing with the (3) boys; sometimes Kathy & I took turns touring Gregory to see the splendor of a very busy swimming pool. Later, Gregory fell asleep in my arms. We spent over an hr @ the pool, a rather cool day. As the boys were warming up inside their towels, the whistle blew indicating it was time to get out of the water. After changing in to dry clothes, it was time for lunch, so we walked to another building where the food line was forming;
hotdogs, potato chips, apples, drinks & later, a cup of cream ice. Kevin took his lunch break & joined us for a short time @ the pool & for our free lunch. Then it was back to work for him.
Afterward, the boys were excited to play in the park with swings, merry-go-around, slides, tunnels, climbing opportunities, etc & Melissa had the chance to talk with some adult friends as we watched the boys.
After a good hr of this fun stuff where the boys ran into other boys & girls they know, Melissa gently suggested that they take the alley walk back to their Castle. Interesting things show up as we saunter down the alley. A bird's nest & mother under the rain spout,
oh my gosh, what is that?
a muskrat swimming down the creek with an apple in his mouth,
cats looking @ us as we look @ them, & mallard ducks at their feeding area.
The alley was as interesting to us as it was to the boys. Inside the Castle, I was introduced to an electronic game called: "The Mystery Manson." Matthew, Andrew & sometimes Nathan & I played for over an hr until something went awry, which was our clue to get some hugs & kisses & say our goodbyes.
We had some grocery & tool shopping to do. It was another fun & adventure filled day with the Footes.
En route to Wal-Mart, we stopped & bought a tamper resistant Star bit security set so I could look into the Foote's microwave oven & maybe find out why that door will not open.
Dinner: leftover filled pepper, cantaloupe & a mixed salad.
Lights out: 12:04am.
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