Wet n' Wild

Mike had many facets to his personality. He was a caring provider, protective husband and father, and yet had a wacky sense of humor. The kids were all in elementary school when we lived in Mansfield. One day, we drove up to the house in the midst of a rain storm. We sat for a few minutes and realized the rain was not going to let up. Mike proposed running around to a side door and then he would come through the house and open the closest door. At that time, we were to get out and run to the house. He ran through the rain, opened the front door, and waved for us to come. The kids and I jumped out of the car and ran. He locked the door as we got there. We hollered and yelled and he laughed. He then came outside just as the rain slowed. But, the kids showed no mercy. They turned the water hose on full blast and chased him around the yard while drenching him. We were all rolling with laughter and dripping water. We noticed a neighbor family was standing in the carport and watching us. We had a great time.