Indiana...home of the Nagels

Indiana has the best place to play ever. It beats Disney, Knotts and even shh, don't tell Grandma's house. It has the all important trifecta of childhood happiness: water, friends and fireworks. We spent a fabulous day with our friends. It started with pancakes, followed up with a rousing game of "wack the heck out of your friend with the foam sword" and then headed to the outdoor neighborhood pool for several hours of major waterplay. Then head home for a movie, snack and hot dogs off the grill. Follow up by ice cream at the local hang out and fireworks and you have the perfect summer day. Even the moms had fun watching our kids play to their hearts content and enjoy the joys of childhood. I think the key was having a playmate for everyone. I never thought middle America was for me, but if I had to choose a neighbor, I'd pick Jolene in a heart beat.