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Beating the Texas Summer Heat

As the temperatures soar into the 100s in central Texas, my sons and I have been seeking refuge from the heat. They would be completely content to play Nintendo DS and computer games from dawn until dusk, but the mommy in me can't allow that to become a full-time habit. Killeen Water Park So ... we venture into the Killeen Water Park (which is fabulous!) and the local jump house, Wazoo's, and get to the lake as much as we can, too. But sometimes, it's good to be home and so we've also found some great at-home activities as well. Both boys like crafts and have made a variety of "Bendaroo" creatures out of the waxy sticks (that stain your hands if you get really sweaty) we found at a craft store. We broke into a "Digusting Science" kit to grow germs and test antibacterial soap, and enjoyed some lengthy games of Sorry!, Sorry Sliders, and Mancala. Wii Outdoor Challenge One of our all-time favorite games is a Wii game called "Outdoor Cha...