Summer Fun

We are so lucky to live near the Green Lake wading pool. We have had a couple really hot days where, what better to do than take a dip in the "piss" pool!

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We went on a hike to Mason Lake last weekend, which is on the flanks of Bandera Mountain.

An extra 22lb work-out

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We both got sweaty!

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He liked his break spot, especially the lichen and dirt

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Re-hydrating before the hike down

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He REALLY liked my trekking pole. That's a good sign, right?

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MINNESCONSIN

We took a trip to Minnesconsin (Minnesota & Wisconsin) so Isaac could finally meet his Uncle Kirk, Auntie Angela, and his cousins, Carter and Olivia. Isaac did great on the plane and had a super fun time playing with everyone. He even had a few "firsts".

First time on an airplane. Apparently traveling makes him tired too.

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First time seeing a ceiling fan

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First time meeting his Hauge cousins (Carter and Olivia) -- he loved them!

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First time in a pool

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First boat ride

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First diaper change on an office desk (??)

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First grandkid photo with Grandma and Grandpa

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This one is just cute

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Sooooo cute!

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First time in a big bath tub

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Blondies

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It was a fun visit and we were so sad to leave. Can't wait for our next visit!

8 months!

Someone turned 8 months old on Tuesday!

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So much to see from up here ...

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We are having a very serious conversation ;)

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New things

Here are some fun new things that Isaac has discovered recently.

Fresh cherries!

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Afternoon hikes!

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Chewing finger food!!

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Moving?!?!? (not quite ... he can scoot backwards and managed to get stuck)

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4th of July

It's been a busy month, lots of family parties and various outings, which, combined with the soggy weather, means that we haven't been for a hike since Memorial Day! So over 4th of July weekend we decided to head to Lake Twenty Two. The forecast was calling for clouds and rain -- figured we could try out the canopy on our kid backpack. We got about 40 minutes in when Isaac decided he didn't want to be in the carrier anymore and needed to eat. It was drizzling so I sat on our pad in a jumble of small boulders on the side of the trail, had to keep both hands on Isaac b/c he was squirmy, and balanced an umbrella on my head while Nate spoon fed him. It worked! But in the end, Isaac just wasn't too happy and it was gross out so we turned around and ended the day with a sunny walk around Green Lake. All in all a great day!

Trying out the rain canopy

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Went spent the actual 4th of July at a BBQ with the family. Isaac got to spend time with his Great Grandma Riensche!

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and he got to play with Maggie, his favorite laboradoodle

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