Every year when the weather breaks, I wonder the same thing -- what ever happened to playing outside? I grew up thinking there was no other option. If it was sunny and above freezing, I darted out the door early in the day and didn't return until the streets lights started to come on that evening.

Thankfully, Alexis is starting to figure out that I'm going to kick her outside to play if she doesn't self-motivate and find herself there. She has a zillion things she can do. Everything from swimming in the pool, riding her bike, playing on her swing set, tumbling in the grass, drawing with chalk, and the thing that she is doing more than anything so far this summer -- shooting hoops.

There are no words that can describe how fantastic it is to see her doing something that I enjoyed as a kid. She's a few years ahead of me as I didn't discover a love for driving down the lane until fourth grade, but still. Alexis is out in the driveway playing basketball hours every day.

And, of course, I'm joining in whenever I can.

Mila is our spectator, hanging out in a swing nearby, as Alexis challenges me to dribble contests and games of Horse. She has discovered that she can't beat me at a one-on-one game yet (key word: YET), but if she isolates either dribbling or shooting, she stands a chance. Mind you, I'm pretty sure Mila is helping her because every time I call time out to tend to the Tiny Human, the score magically changes. I can't even get mad because ever since Mila was born, it has been "every man for himself" around here.

Want a snack? Go find one.

Dinner? Hahahahaha!

Need something to drink? You know where the fridge is.

The good news is that I did prepare for this "every man for himself" phase. The fridge is stocked with tons of healthy snacks and convenient drinks like Capri Sun. Capri Sun Berry 100% Juice is Alexis' current beverage of choice, which is fine because it doesn't contain any artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives. She gets a break from water yet I don't have to worry about her drinking something that will make me twitch.

It's a win-win, even if I can't manage to beat an 8-year old at a game of Horse.

Capri Sun recently changed their packaging and now has a clear bottom on every pouch. That means you can see what's inside with just a tip of your hand. What are your favorite family summertime activities?