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Beach Day

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Yesterday was such a perfect summer day, Steve & I decided to take the kids to the beach. It was sunny, hot - but not too hot; not buggy or humid...just right. We had so much fun swimming. The big lake was actually "warmish." I mean, I still thought I was going to hyper-ventilate the first time I got in, but once in it was very refreshing & quite pleasant! Dahlia had so much fun "swimming" but mostly had fun making sand castles. I had fun making sand castles too. August was fairly mellow & enjoyed napping on the beach. I think the beach umbrella was one of my best impulse purchases this summer! I even got some reading in while feeding August....

Last Minute Birthday Present

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I was going to run to a funky thrift/antique store yesterday to find a gift for a funky friend who's party was last night. But due to children & screaming & delayed naps, that didn't happen. So instead I hit my fabric stash & whipped up this tote bag for her. It's FAR from perfect but I think it's kind of cool & very functional. I used upholstery samples that I've had for years & some muslin for the lining (not very cool, but oh well). Hopefully she liked it! I'm quite proud of myself that I pulled this off in only a couple hours while watching both kids. Thankfully they cooperated!

Fun With Sudhara

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My very dear friend Sudhara visited me this week. She was in St. Paul visiting another friend who had a baby in March, & drove up to Duluth to spend a couple days with me & my babies too! She had never met Dahlia OR August so that was a real treat. Dahlia warmed up to her very quickly - which I was very happy about. Mostly we sat on the front porch & talked. We probably could've sat there for days just catching up. The weather was beautiful & we enjoyed a margarita before walking down to the Burrito Union for dinner. On Wednesday we lazed about, went to Jimmy John's (her first such experience) for lunch & then for a hike on the Park Point nature trail. Dang it was HOT. That evening I made dinner & we mostly tried to keep August from screaming. We weren't successful. So much so that I FB'd my pediatrician at 10pm on Wednesday night. She rocks & helped me set up an appointment for the following day with a NP as she was out of town. Thursday mor

Today's To-Do List

*Get two kids changed, dressed, fed, etc. (repeat throughout the day) *Make banana bread for weekend camping trip *Make pickle/cream cheese roll up thingys for Carolyn's party tonight *Make veggie pizza for Carolyn's party tonight *Cut up pineapple for tonight/weekend *wash dishes *Pack for weekend camping trip Included but not limited to: clothes for self + 2 kids swimsuits diapers swim diapers wipes towels sunscreen bug dope sleeping bags sheets potty chair changing pad therma rests air mattress tents camp chairs head lamps beach ball + sand toys mosquito netting for Auguts bouncy seat Food camping 'box' with supplies *lunch with a friend (we'll see if I get that squeezed in or not) *putting puzzles together with Dahlia *clean house for upcoming visitors Bertil & Maud (from Sweden) + Sudhara next week! I'm tired already.

Mini-Reunion 3

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Saturday (as most of you readers know) we had our 3rd 'Mini-Austin' reunion. Hosted by Laurie (who never updates her blog...), it was a fantastic time to hang with friends, herd children, make several trips to the potty & of course reminisce. Thanks for hosting, Laurie! Can't wait for the next one!! We missed you, Kate !

Grapes

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Silly Girl

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Note: still in pajamas, sunglasses on, hair "done." This kid kills me. (mostly in good ways!)

Blueberry Yogurt-sicles

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I made these blueberry yogurt 'popsicles' yesterday as I had a whole lot of blueberries left over from the 4th. They are okay - great flavor but I'm not sure about the texture. I'm sure the skins from the blueberries contain all the 'good stuff' but it made the popsicles a weird consistency. At least they taste good!

Dahliaisms 2

The other day Dahlia told me that she had a poopy diaper (we're battling the whole #2 thing/wearing diapers at home - ay yi yi). I reached around her to assess the situation. She then said... "No Mama, Let it be." Perhaps she was channeling my all time favorite Paul McCartney...?

Dahliaisms I

The other night we were saying a before bed prayer. I asked her to tell me some of the things she's thankful for so we could thank God for them...(in the past we've listed things & she listens & shakes her head). She said she's thankful for: Grandpa Trudy Party (in reference to Anders' birthday party that we were going to the next day) Allison Josh Food Bacon... at which point I was laughing so hard. Ah a girl after my own heart. The rest of her list included all of her grandparents (individually named) & our house. What a sweetie.

Happy 4th of July!

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I wanted to have a family picture in front of our house, but we just didn't get to it. We barely made it out the door late in the afternoon!!

August at 2 months

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