Under the shade tree

Summer has finally arrived!  So far the weather has been in the 70s and rainy, not what you would expect for July.  These last couple of days the temperature has been in the high 80s and very humid.  I hate staying indoors all day, and the boys need a scenery change so I try to get out as much as possible.  Thank goodness for our shade tree.

We have a gorgeous Catalpa tree in the backyard with huge leaves which provides us with wonderful shade.  We like to sit under it and play.  I usually bring out toys and water pails and let Jake explore. Of course our cat joins us and keeps Cal company!

 Dan got the idea to put the tent out so the boys have somewhere to play and not have bugs all over them.

Yes, he's almost naked because the silly boy dumped all the containers of water on himself.

I am so thankful for this tree and the shade it provides.  I don't think we would be outside as much as we are without it.