Clara's Blog

Mommy and Daddy seem to be afraid that it won't be sunny all day every day. Well, Mommy kind of likes it cool and wet but she misses summer after months of it! Anyway, we are doing all sorts of things that we won't do in winter.

Mommy and I went to Oaks Park and went on some rides that I hadn't tried before. I really wanted to try the Frog Hopper and that was fun. I also tried a balloon ride and the Big Pink slide. I really liked the slide and pulled away from Mommy's grip and tried to run up the wrong way (to avoid waiting in line). Of course, Mommy had to spoil that by picking me up and holding me in line. When will she learn, if you're cute, you cut?

It was hot later in the week so we all rode our bikes to the Salmon Street Springs. Mommy and I have only ever been there when it is cold out. It was so much fun.! We ran in and out of the water and we got sprays when little boys played with the jets of water (and when we walked right in to the spray!). Mommy and Daddy thought that maybe they wouldn't need to go in with me...but they were wrong! I really like when they do stuff too. I'm glad they don't mind getting their clothes wet.

Here's a bit of historical information on the Salmon Street Springs. "Salmon Street Springs was dedicated in 1988, although it wasn't named until a contest was held in 1989. Designed by Robert Perron Landscape Architects and Planners, the fountain is controlled by an underground computer that changes the pattern of the fountain's 185 water jets. The three cycles of the fountain are called misters, bollards, and wedding cake. At full capacity, the fountain recycles 4,924 gallons of water per minute through as many as 137 jets at once." I had Mommy type up the whole "hard-to-read" plaque for you. I'll put it in the comments on this post.

See, my blog is fun AND educational!

Labels: End of summer, Oaks Park, Salmon Street Fountain, Salmon Street Springs