We sure did have a cold spring....and summer took a while to show it's face...but it didn't stop the kids from having fun with the sprinkler and water balloons! I love to see the smile on their faces and the laughter ring loud and clear, especially when they strike a blow with a balloon and even more so when the balloon doesn't pop. 
We spent the morning of Memorial Day honoring Veteran's at the Brooklyn and Cement City Parades! The Cement City Parade was fabulous as always and I am proud of my co-worker Patty Lueker for all she does for a full year to plan for the event. It feels like a homecoming when I am there and get to catch up with familiar faces from my growing up years. Ryan and Tyler sure love a good parade. Later, we spent the day on the lake and enjoyed some swimming and sunning.
Papa T always looks his best on a boat!
Tyler tags someone with his shot. Look at that form!
Ryan figures out how to really get someone wet! Too much fun.
I'm pretty sure Ryan hit his target...but Riley was too wet to notice:)
I forced Ron to snuggle on the boat;) 
Ryan barks at the moon! 
Despite the looks on my boys' faces...they really were having fun:)
I thoroughly enjoyed this day spent with Jim's family. The kids adore each other and we always find fun things to do! We had some good eats, a nice boat ride, and we followed up with water balloons, squirt guns, and a hose fight. Then the threat of storms broke up the party. It truly was a memorable day though.