'East Coast broils as temps soar, air quality plummets'

'It's not just about discomfort' but 'survival,' says health expert; 29 states under heat alert msnbc.com staff and news service reports above headline

 

 

Yeah, so you get the idea...it's flippin H.O.T! here folks.

Needless to say, we've been spending our fair share of time indoors.  Indoor stores, malls, museums (pics coming soon) and here at home.  These long days indoors certainly makes a parent be more creative in keeping the kiddos entertained.  There's been the obvious ~ coloring, hide & seek, helping mommy do chores, a good movie here and there.  But we've also had loads of fun doing things like having spontaneous dance parties and building a 'cushion playground' using every couch cushion and pillow in the house.  Good times :).  

There's also been lot's of sibling love......

{and not so loving moments, I just don't have pics to prove it just yet ;) }  Smokey has been getting his share of lovin' too....however much he doesn't appreciate it!

They've explored every nook and cranny of this house for new play spots.  Mommy's closet is the favorite.....

chilled...

and pondered when the day would come where we can play outside again.

Our entry hallway has become the obvious place to play with every ball we own.

We've watched the video daddy made from deployment countless times...they never tire of it.

There have been extremely messy dinners resulting in immediate bath time!

and blissful nights of sleep.