Wading Pool Fun

One fine Saturday morning, not long ago, Craig once again had a really good time at his soccer lesson. Unfortunately, only one photo was taken just before the lesson while Craig waited for his coach to show up. A few action shots from the actual lesson might make for more entertaining viewing next time.

One difference to Saturdays gone by was an afternoon trip up into the mountains of Neihu to visit Craig and Graham's cousins and Taiwanese Grandma.

Uncle Guapo had set up a beaut little wading pool but the water was cold and the previously hot sun had disappeared behind afternoon rain clouds.

Despite the air temperature still being about 30 degrees Celsius, no one wanted to get wet above the knees.

Cousin Soit Jade didn't stay in the water long. She was soon watching the action from the safety of the living room.

But the other kids stayed in the refreshingingly cool water.

Uncle Guapo kept finding toys for the kids that had stayed in the pool to play with. He was very good at keeping them entertained.

Craig especially liked the garden hose that was supposed to be filling up the pool.

Craig's Dad thought Uncle Guapo was an absolute hero when he allowed himself to be sprayed with the very cold water by Craig.

Just to make sure everyone stayed cool on such a hot day, ice cream was served. Craig loved it. Graham didn't bother with the ice cream. He doesn't like cold food much but he was having a great time in the water.

Eating ice cream was just about the only reason in the world good enough to get Craig to put the hose down.

Yu-chi was in and out of the pool while gentle rain fell.

Graham seemed to have more fun than everyone else.


But the water was too cold for him stay in forever. The photos don't show it very well but the house has swathes of greenery out the front and off into the distance.

Craig could have played with the hose all afternoon.

Another good thing about going to Grandma's house is all the interesting stuff there is to play with.

Craig didn't know where to begin.

After dinner, Graham first hung out with Mum. Don't you just love the casual stance.

Graham also had a quick chat with Aunty Jessie. They get on very well together.

And, the adults had a chance to chat.

Plus, there was mango for dessert. Ain't life sweet?