ready to take the plunge... 

so refreshing... 

likewise... 

must make sure you wash your hands 

of course if you really want to cool off, what you need is a waterfall... 

though sometimes its fun just to get wet! 

exit stage right... 

and they was the fountains started up unexpectedly was pretty exciting 

but they soon cooled their feet down... 

pretty warm in chicago this weekend, so off to the nice new playground with the fun 'water features'.... both girls informed us the the ground was 'hot' 

although soon enough Rafi was keen to get back on the road... 

and the sears tower looks on 

although it required a lot of conecentration to get the digging just right 

to the fun of everyone involved 

and copious digging followed... 

and then there was the beach... 

'what's the password?' 

'now, how do we get on the slide from here exactly?' 

although Rafi was far more interested in the instant gratification of getting on the slide half way up... 

Daddy managed to corral both girls up the steps to the slide... 

Freya, meanwhile, provided a masterclass in stair climbing and descending 

thrill seaker Rafi didn't need much persuading to go down the slide 

while Freya showed Daddy the ropes on playground... 

we did get out to yet another playground between the showers, where Rafi again showed off her abilty to pretty much climb anything... 

and when you are a little under the weather there's nothing better than pillows, bears, and some noggin channel...