Monday, June 09, 2008

Beat the Heat

We came close to setting some records in Washington this past weekend with 96 degree heat and the type of humidity that makes it feel far worse. Even so, we managed to have all sorts of outdoor fun on Sunday. Our strategy consisted of a two pronged attack: an early morning trip to the zoo, and a late afternoon dip in the pool.

We hit the zoo in the morning before the crowds and the heat materialized and managed a quick visit to see the lions and tigers; a stop in the air conditioned Great Ape House to hang out with the orangutans; a stroll through the mister; and Owen's favorite, a round of monkey high fives at the secret monkey statue garden.

During Owen's nice, long, sun-induced three hour nap, we realized that the neighborhood pool isn't open on Sundays. Not to be deterred, we blew up the old wading pool from last year's trip to the beach, and hit the deck for some backyard swimming.

Owen loved everything about it, from his new zebra swim trunks to splashing mommy with cold water. Looks like we'll have to take him to the real pool soon...

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