Official Twins Photo

We received our official Twins Game Day photo in the mail today. Aren't you glad we are official???? :)

Bracelets

I had 2 bracelet orders to complete today. One was a standard mother's bracelet and another was a Grandma's bracelet, with 2 birthstones for each of the Grandchildren. I hope they like the finished product!

Go Kart

Kyle had his first spin on the go kart at Mom and Dad's today. He and Evan went up for the day. Will be fun to see him on it in person!

More Flowers

If you haven't already guessed, summer is my favorite time of the year. The vivid colors and lush landscape make everything feel so alive!

Charles and Lisa's

We spent a great day out at Charles and Lisa's place on Lake Minnetonka. Although they do not have kids of their own, this place is the perfect place to entertain the kids - there is SO much to do! The kids were exhausted by the end of the night, but still wanted to stay and play. Lisa told them they could stay overnight next time - does she have any idea what she is opening herself up for?

View of their home from the lakeshore:

Their boats:

Ryan riding down the hill in the mule:

Here we come:

The kids think getting down the hill is half the fun:

Time to unload and get on the boat:

Ryan checking out the lakeshore:

Charles heading out to get the boat set up:

Carter getting his life jacket on:

Ryan and Kyle racing down the hill:

They would run so fast and the hill was so steep, they'd start turning sommersaults, I'm amazed no one was hurt:

Charles and Lisa getting the boat prepped:

Carter and Ryan looking out over the water:

Co-captain Ryan:

There were so many sailboats on the water, perfect day for it:

Carter and Kyle playing at Maynard's:

I was helping the kids finish at their table:

The 'grown-up' table:

View from Maynard's dock, looking at patio:

There were 2 weddings taking place when we left the restaurant:

Dock boys lifting Carter onto boat:

Charles and Lisa's 'pet':

Kyle jumping off of the dock:

Evan and Carter getting ready to go in:

Carter and Evan swimming:

Dad and his boys:

Ryan taking his turn jumping off the dock:

He's in:

Carter playing air hockey:

Ryan trying his hand at the drums:

Carter's turn:

Charles and Lisa in a serious game of foos ball:

Kyle taking on Evan in air hockey:

Ryan chilling on the comfy bean bag chair:

Family after a long day on the water:

Thanks for a perfect day, Charles and Lisa!!!!

Children's Museum

Today's forecast called for showers throughout the day, so the kids and I headed downtown Saint Paul to the Children's Museum. Kyle hadn't been there in years, and he was a huge help for me with the little boys. They had a great time - their favorite play areas, by far - the construction area and the water tables. What a fun place for kids!!!