Trying to enjoy the summer - especially some of these beautiful days when it's actually reasonable to go outside (not 110% humidity and/or 99+degrees). I've been able to take advantage of some summer hour Friday afternoons off to enjoy and catch up. We have been to our fair share of gatherings with friends - don't you just love bringing something to share and enjoying a summer afternoon/evenign with good friends? We celebrated the 4th of July with some friends/co-workers, though Adi was not too sure about the fireworks, she still clapped (while crying) in appreciation.
We were able to spend a weekend up north with some friends at their cabin in July - which was really incredible and so fun to watch Adi play with other kids and wade into the water. Dan and I were able to have some time together out on the town too - as we went to the Basilica Block Party in July too. Meanwhile, I spent most of July figuring out the ropes in my new role (still at General Mills). It's been a while since I've experienced the learning curve, but I'm getting there... Dan has been really busy with work too - which has been a huge blessing to see the business grow!
Gosh, I feel like I'm writing a Christmas card update - if I were to do that sort of thing - so I apologize. I guess this is what happens when I'm absent for a good month +!
Ok, well that pretty much brings you up to speed - in a whirlwind update fashion. Oh, Uncle Matt and Grandma + Grandpa Dale came into town this week too! So, Adi has had a lot of visitors and family fun! Most recently - we spent Sunday at a family reunion of sorts in Minnetonka.
and now for the photo montage - that is our life as of late!
keeping busy playing at the park on these hot summer days
spent even more time at the beach to cool off!
dipping her toes in the water
LOVES playing with the sand
wasn't so sure about the water though...
wanted Daddy to come back to the beach where it's safe..
silly girl playing with Mommy's hat
checkin' things out...
one sad night of teething...getting a mouthful though!
Mommy + Daddy enjoyed a BEAUTIFUL afternoon/evening at the Block Party
Trying to get Adi to tube at the Campbell's Cabin - she did NOT go for it!
lifejacket almost swallowed her up!
she didn't mind though
where there's a will...still sucking her thumb - had to keep her head turned sideways to reach
family pic outside of Zorbaz!
hanging with her buddy Flynn - so silly
"helping" their Dads build a sandcastle - or just watching them strategize.
Such a fun weekend with friends - thanks for having us!
Adi's first official ponytail - took the summer heat for me to try it!
taking after Daddy?
hot summer days
being silly inside - loves playing with Mommy's shoes
"Caade!" - he's still not too sure
Auntie moved in for a while too - fun times!
silly Auntie!
Mommy - you try!
silly Pirate
Dad's artwork - he was VERY proud to show Mommy when she got home...and he claims these are not stencils - though I was convinced when I saw the Dog :)
just some Saturday morning fort making
Daddy sent her on 'missions' to rescue all of her animals
hanging out
even Cade wanted in on the action!
such fun times playing outside on my slide
it was Vikings day at daycare - even won a prize!
have a feeling we'll see more of that face in about 10+ years, yikes! Grandpa Dale came to visit us!
just checking things out
taking Grandpa Powers on an adventure
Spending summer Mondays with G+G Powers!
with Auntie Lola & Uncle Matt - he came to visit all the way from Washington state!
meeting new people with Grandpa at the Dale family reunion
Siblings reunited after many years!
photo opp!
making new friends
going down to check out the Lake
Hope you are all doing well as the summer winds down. As you can see, it's been a busy one -but we are loving every minute of it!
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