Yesterday afternoon was just plain too hot to be outside. So, when Braedy woke up and I found a messy Braedy and equally messy crib, I convinced the boys that we could have a pool indoors in our whirlpool tub (and I'd get the benefit of air conditioning). Here they are practicing going under water:

Synchronized swimming at its finest.

Yesterday, I also discovered lots of new things and places. First, I went to Smith and Edwards for the first time. It was a bit scary and very overwhelming, but at least they had my hiking boots at a reasonable price and didn't charge shipping. Since we were up north by Smith and Edwards and just one exit from where Brian works, I called Brian to meet the boys and me for "lunch" at McDonald's. I thought it would be fun to see him mid-day, but forgot how nutso the kids can be while eating and in public. Note to self: don't take kids out to lunch or to meet their already stressed out dad mid-day unless we're someplace they can run around and not climb on their dad. Oh well, at least I got to see Brian and experience my second discovery of the day: McDonald's iced coffee. Now I can understand why Starbucks is having issues keeping up with McDonalds, and honestly, I was shocked that it tasted as good as it did.

Finally, I found a "pub" that has Guinness on tap, which made my day. Some gals I know from Wisconsin and other moms from a Bible study they participate in headed out for a mom's night out, which I'll rarely turn down. We had a great time chatting about life, the universe and everything and partaking in what is quite possibly the world's best beer. What a nice way to end the day.