Summers used to be filled with hot dogs, sprinklers, and carousels…

Living in the apartment doesn’t give me the opportunity to grill outside like I used to.  Sure, we make hot dogs up here in the oven, but it just isn’t the same charcoal grilled taste.  Every now and then though… I can go over to my dad’s house, twist his arm, and grill up some doggies.

The sprinklers this year in both the park and the shopping center have been closed off to children.  There were some changes in city codes that requires the sprinkler systems to have upgrades to their drainage system.  Until those upgrades are made, kids can watch the water… but they shall not touch.

The carousel this summer has remained under lock and key.  The city, due to the current financial situation, has been unable to open it or find a vendor willing to do so.  It makes me sad to think that there are parents who are not having the opportunity to make memories with their children there this summer.

Thankfully I had the opportunity, and I took it…

Things in my surroundings may change… but the memories and love remains…