Summer Trip South 2012

Emma Claire, Arnold and I headed south in early June to Red Bay.  We had a fun filled and relaxing time in the woods of "Camp Ropa".  Emma Claire thinks she wants to move there with Rowie and Opa now.  After Brad picked us up when we arrived back in Minneapolis, Emma Claire was sobbing in the backseat of the car.  I asked her what was wrong and she replied "I miss Rowie" (at which point I, too, teared up).

Wishing we were there all over again...

GV Fire Open House & Street Dance

One of the highlights of the summer for our family is the Golden Valley Fire Open House and Street Dance in June.  It is always fun and well attended and a good time with neighbors and friends in the community.

The open house at our neighborhood fire station has games, food and usually a fire demonstration (a mock kitchen fire) and a jaws of life demonstration.  The kids have the opportunity to sit in the firetruck and hold a fire hose.  We have quite the collection of fire hats and too big (and much loved) t-shirts.

The Saturday night street dance was a blast.  The bouncy house is always a hit.  Emma Claire enjoyed playing with her pals, Joe and Luke.  She and Arnold enjoyed snow cones and ran around like crazy.

We stayed out late to enjoy the fireworks.

Slippin' & Slidin'

Brad and Emma Claire picked up a Slip & Slide at Mendard's.  It was a hit.  I have distinct memories of mud, grass clippings (and minor injuries from rocks underneath) and the slip and slide in our yard. 

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Location:Wayzata Blvd,Minneapolis,United States

Who Needs a Pool?

Pallin' at the Park

Fascinated by the tractor mowing at Lion's...

I Scream, You Scream

One of my favorite outings with the kids is to the Linden Hills neighborhood in Minneapolis.  On this day we did a picnic at the park and walked to Sebastian Joe's for some extra yummy ice cream.