The temperatures were in the triple digits this weekend with daytime around 110 degrees. Sunday we had a block party. Since the weather was so warm, we pitched together and rented a giant water slide!
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It was quite crowded for a while as all the kids couldn't wait to get their turn.
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Matt went down the slide quite a few times. Sarah and Ben thought that was quite funny.
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Between trips down the water slide, kids feasted on chips and juice. Here is Emily enjoying the festivities.
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The street was full of kids and parents having a good time.
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As things started to cool dowin into the high 90's, we started preparing the projector for video games and a movie. Though, the kids continued to play on the slide to many hours after dark. I think the lowest temperature that evening was probably in the 80's.
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We have used the screen in years past. We made it from scratch.
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Instead of using a modern radio, I pressed my old Fisher 800 into service. It was amazing how well the 45 year old radio performed. Nothing like the warm glow of vacum tubes in a summer evening... ahhh...
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When it was dark, we were able to fire up a projector and project the Sony Playstation on the front of the house. The kids (and adults) played Dance Dance Revolution.
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We kept the projector going till 1 AM Monday morning with movies.