Summer Lovin'

Summer is in full effect here in MN, and we are loving it! The girls are at such a fun age! They are talking more and more every day and we are constantly amazed at the new things they come up with to say! It is so much fun to watch them communicate and explore new things. Here are a few pictures of our summer adventures!

Both girls had a bout of Croup in the late spring, which ended in a visit to Children's for nebulizer treatment for Annie! Here she is all hopped up on Albuterol...our cute little patient! Thankfully they both recovered quickly and we've all been healthy!
Bathtime mischief!
Family bike ride at Minehaha Falls....
which led to a trip to buy our own helmets so we can ride our bikes together with the girls in their Burley behind Dad's bike...
Lots of sandbox and pool time!

Early morning drinks...from 'big girl' cups of course, because Annie and Grace are SO big.
All dressed up. (Please note the cute 'clippie'...this has become a new obsession around our house).
Strolling with Daddy and Granny on Father's Day.
Reading in Mom and Dad's bed.
Reading in our rocking chair (very advanced readers already :)).
And the newest hit around here....WATERMELON!


With all this fun, Mom and Dad even got to squeeze in their first trip without the girls (but we don't really have any pictures to show for it). Right after school ended, we headed to Tucson to stay at my Mom and Dad's place, while "Granny" and "Bapa" (as the girls have named them) came here and stayed. It was a great 4 day trip and everyone had a lot of fun! We're not sure what was more fun: 4 days of rest and relaxation or our reunion with our sweet girls at the airport! Either way, the trip was a success for all.