Making a Splash

It's a springtime rite of passage around here, one that Isabelle partakes in year after year. This time around she has Oliver the willing apprentice, a quick study who is ready to be shown the ropes. The recent warm weather combined with rain/snow mixed precipitation has created a perfect playground for puddle jumpers. Isabelle and Oliver set out to get soaked yesterday afternoon and found many puddles just waiting to be disturbed. Isabelle is a wily veteran, passing by some early ones because she knew bigger ones were ahead. Oliver started out gingerly, not quite knowing what was in store for him, but once he realized he could jump, run and splash as much as he wanted, he was all in. They had an awesome time goofing around and generally just making a big mess. Within minutes their snow pants were sopping wet and, in Oliver's case, weighed about as much as he does. Needless to say, they were not deterred in the least. They pressed on in search of deeper water. If only Oliver could master the jumping part! He gets the motion right, bends his knees, moves his body, but his feet stay pretty much anchored to the ground.  You'd be lucky to slide a piece of paper under him. So if he plans on a basketball career, he will need to pull up his socks. For now, he only cares about having fun, and with his sister leading the way he is having a grand old time. Wait until the spring hits, we'll be lucky to keep up with these two!

It's OK, Oliver. Just run right through it!

Off to the races

Thanks, sis, now I got the hang of it!

Now I remember how much fun this was...

I can't see my feet!

Are you talking to me? I'm busy.

That was a blast! Can we go again tomorrow?