June/July 2009

We are having such a fun summer so far. I love that I have my summers off from work. We have spent lots of time at the beach and the zoo. We also went to Moorhead/Fargo to visit my sisters Olivia and Jennie. Garrett and Tate love to play with their cousins. We went to Space Aliens while we were there to celebrate summer birthdays. We also went to a pool (but didn't get to swim because of a pending storm). But mostly, we hung out with my sisters and kids and let them play with eachother. They loved going on a slip and slide and Brenden has convinced Garrett that Wii's and DS's are the coolest things on earth! We also just got back from visiting my hometown of Harris. My Aunt Leota and Uncle Jerry were visiting (unfortunately their dad died) and we wanted to spend time with them. We went to the Rush City Pool, the Flea Market (where Tate learned not everyone is nice), and Fish Lake (where we rinsed off thoroughly so we wouldn't get swimmers itch--seriously!). We had a great time watching Fireworks in North Branch. Unfortunately, Mya got sick during our visit and ended up in the ER when we got back. She had pnuemonia but is much better already. Summer is going by fast--Jim and I have been training for another running event. He missed Grandma's Marathon because he wasn't feeling well, but I was able to run the 1/2 marathon. Now we are hoping to get into the Ashland Whistlestop Marathon (just a 1/2 for me!). The boys have been busy with T-ball and Mya has been busy learning how to hold her own. Her favorite words are "no way" and "I do!"