enjoying this season.

We have been having a great summer. The kids are especially having a blast. Playing, swimming climbing all day long! The weather has been perfect and I am savoring every drop. I can't believe there is only about a month left of summer break. Eek! We'll be going to the apple orchard before you know it.
Here are some fun things we regularly do during the season:
exploring the lakes.

The kids love walking around the lakes around here and checking out the docks. We love doing this in the late afternoon/evenings.

playgrounds.

Ethnie's favorite.

stillwater.
Our favorite city to visit in the summer. We always love walking along the river, window shopping, playing at Teddy Bear Park, and getting something to eat. 

the boardwalk is completely flooded this year. :(

by bud :)

really want to try this on our next date night!

and this.

a must stop.

playdates.

Emmett with his new friend Carter at Choo Choo Bob's.

always fun with Ella.

pools/splash pads.

I have to admit, after our vacation up north and getting swimmers itch, we haven't been swimming in a lake since. I feel paranoid! I probably shouldn't, but have you ever had swimmers itch?? YIKES.

ready to go in!

and other things!

 taken at the north st. paul car show. we always go with Matt's parents.

playing at home with the power wheel.