Twins Game

Brad and Emma Claire biked to Target Field last night for the Twins game with Adrian and Ollie.  Emma Claire had a very animated "true story" about a really mean player ("was it the white or grey team, Daddy?") and somebody "catched" the ball he hit and he was out of the team. She had LOTS of questions about how he left the stadium, etc (not sure she quite gets the rules of baseball yet).

Tee Ball

Emma Claire's parks & rec class wrapped up with a second week of tee ball.  It sure was entertaining watching the kids learn the concept of bases and running them in the correct direction.  

It is sad when the parks and rec summer programs come to an end.  Each year is getting to be more and more fun for Emma Claire. 

Our Beanstalk

Emma Claire and Blad planted a little Wisteria plant for me a few years ago for Mother's Day.  I dreamed of it growing to cover the pergola on our deck.  It has finally taken off this summer and has reached the pergola.  Emma Claire is fascinated by how quickly "beanstalk is growing.

Boingy Hop

Meet the newest member of the Kadue terrarium... "Boingy Hop".  He is the 4th frog to join the party.  Emma Claire and Brad catch bugs for the frog family and make a cricket run to Pet Smart once a week.

First Raspberries

Brad planted raspberry bushes in the backyard this year.  We have been harvesting our first raspberries, eating them as fast as we can pick them.

Swimming

Lessons are going well.  Emma Claire is now swimming short distances on her own and has made real progress in confidence and Arnold just plain loves the water.  

Sweet Boy

Playing at our after dinner favorite spot - Meadowbrook playground.