It used to be all you needed was a hose and summer was perfect.  I think I even remember

an occasional Slip-N-Slide, but we were fine with the ditch or the sprinkler (or a pond, or a river, or a resavore..).  We didn't know

any better!  We had never seen a spray park!  Some time last summer, or the summer before

they began sprouting up all over the valley!  Some small and simple for the toddler, some bold and crazy

for the bigger kids!  Now we have Two in Medford, one in Central Point, one in Ashland, and one in Jacksonville!

We love all of them.  It is a bit tricky knowing what to bring, and how to dress the kids.  However, the kids get wet

and run wild with very little concern for wardrobe requirements, or changing rooms.  Ben even gets in on the action

in his usual fearless way!  Sometimes, like these pictures, we take the opportunity fully dressed!  My kids have it so easy!

It is a good thing it is so hot that the kids and the car seats dry rather quickly!  Just wish I could figure out how to work some

soap into the mix!  Oh, well!  Dream on mommy.