summer days
There is a break in the heat wave. Today was a bit muggy, but not too hot. I was going to take Ellis to spend some quality outdoor time at the playground, but on my way decided to hit up Wissahickon creek in Fairmount Park. I have the hardest time trying to figure out where to go to walk in Fairmount Park; I never can seem to find the parking lots. Anyway, I found a parking lot next to a walk that was kind of out of the way and down close to the creek.
It was a little overgrown, but there were a lot wonderful stops that sloped nicely to the creek, perfect for toddler boys to go down and throw rocks in the creek. At one point, another family came and stopped where we were with their fun dog, and the kids and dog played together for a little bit. Ellis got thoroughly wet and muddy, but it was worth over an hour of great fun. I have no idea if that creek is clean enough to play in, so we had a thorough bath when we home. It was absolutely lovely. Cool by the water under big towering trees. The creek rippling and gurgling. Rocks made big splashes.
(p.s. The pic is just one I found on the internet of wissahickon. I forgot my camera)