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3rd Annual In Nissedalen I Like to Be

The annual cousins’ gathering at Nissedalen was a bit smaller than in years past, but we definitely weren’t missing any food or fun.  The weather was perfect!  We did have a short rain delay, causing us all to head inside the main cabin, but we played the games Kristin organized (minute to win it style) to pass the time.  The boys had a blast, but that probably goes without saying.  Lincoln loved jumping off of the dock and Nolan had fun being pulled on the tube.

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Play day with friends

We met our friends, at the park this morning.  The kids had a blast on the equipment, the super long slide into the woods, and the “adventure” walk we took.  The boys all had swords, compliments of one friend, while the other friend and I followed them through the “forest.”  Afterward we went back to our house for a pool party.  The kids went from the sandbox to the pool and back again until there was a small beach in the bottom of the pool 🙂  They also relaxed on the hammock for a little while.  It was a great way to spend a fun summer day.

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Pool play

Jake is such a great dad.  I love that he gets right in the pool with the kids – despite how cold the water is!  The boys love it too.  He’s also doubles as their own personal jungle gym at times.

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New pool

The weather has been SO hot already this summer.  Today I reached a breaking point.  I loaded up the kids into the suburban and headed for Menards.  The boys love going to any of the big box hardware stores.  They actually know the difference too, which is hilarious to me.  When we drive by one, Nolan is usually quick to point out which one we are passing.  We have also taught him what Ace Hardware is as well, since it’s important for him to know Uncle Mark’s store 🙂

Anyway, I digress.  We picked up a cart and headed for the garden section.  The boys were given the choice between a purple or blue pool.  They chose purple.  We loaded it into the truck and headed right home.  They were uber excited to fill it and play.  Water temperature doesn’t phase them in the least.  Their lips could be blue and their skin have goosebumps and they’ll continue to play.  As for me, dipping my feet is enough!  I have a feeling the pool is going to be an important part of our outdoor play this summer.

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Swimming with Daddy

Jake took the boys to the gym and went swimming.  They really love the water.  Lincoln especially loves splashing and Nolan is becoming quite the jumper from the edge of the pool.