Just in time for the start of the new school year

...and we have a broken bone! Sydney broke the top of her humerus bone playing with her cousins at Pump It Up -a bounce house play place. After the initial shock and awe (aka pain) of the break, she's been pretty brave about the whole thing. She even said she heard a crack!

Fortunately, the doctor said she wouldn't need a cast and that 4 weeks in a sling should take care of it. Syd has since blinged out her sling with silver and gold Sharpies and a space theme.

Feeling better and smiling with roses from Lexi and Lucas. 

Car Show

Checked out some old timey and souped-up hot rods at Papa's auto club's car show. There was a great turn out of some beautiful automobiles. The kids were happy they could sit in one car in particular.

Valley Fair

Our summer tradition- a day at Valley Fair. It was a hot one and the crowds were a plenty. We spent most of the time at the water park as a result. Another tradition per the kids is to get Dip N Dots. They love 'em! I think they're weird.

Lax Summer

The EP U10 Red team had a great season and the team really seemed to enjoy playing together. The coaches Brody and Sam, (a college and a high school lax player) and Coach Bill also worked really well together and had a good time with the kids.

At the year end party, Colin received the 'coach's award' for being a helpful teammate who coached the others about the game.       

Playdate

A summer playdate with Hayley and a stop at Scoops! for some ice cream.

U of MN visit

Summer visit to mom's office and lunch at Annie's for burgers and malts!