Sunday, July 19, 2009

sheer excitement

The rain has just begun
Running through his first few drops
What is this stuff? And that loud noise?

A rain storm, with big fat cold rain drops, after days of 112-116 degree heat, exudes sheer excitement. This was our first real rain at our house this summer and the first storm our boys have seen. It also cooled us down to 70 degrees! It started with great wind, so we all went out to collect toys and chairs and get them out of the wind. There were a few drops and lightning, but then we sent all the kids to bed. Then at about 8:10 pm it started raining, so I let them all get out of bed. Then it poured and all the kids squealed and ran around.

Jameson slept through the whole thing

6 comments:

Colleen and JF Bertrand said...

OHH!!! SO cute!!!! I love the video, but Jameson sleep is AMAZING.

Andrea Hill said...

You know what's so funny is that you guys go crazy when the rain storms come in and we go crazy when the sun comes out. I bet the kids thought that was so much fun after just going to bed. I love how Jeremiah dances in the rain.

The Okrasinski's said...

Too Funny! Noelle just couldn't understand why it was so fascinating to be in a rain shower. Then again, she didn't get the whole 112+ heat either. Does the thermometer really go up that high? It has been in the 60s here. Really cold - even for us! Did the rain fill in the pool?

Mona said...

What fun for the kids to run around in the rain in their pajamas! I'm so glad you were able to capture the special moment.

rachel said...

SOO cute!!! looks like fun! we got rain here too yesterday! we have been in a huge drought so it was much needed and appreciated!

Amy said...

TOO CUTE! (especially the sleeper!)