Day 2398 | Mini Golf

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Since the weather wasn’t cooperating at the lake this weekend, we figured it was the perfect opportunity to try out a local mini golf establishment. The course wrapped around a wooded lot and provided just the entertainment we needed as we waited for some sunnier weather. I even beat Chris by one stroke! And I’m pretty sure I wasn’t cheating—he can back me up. :)

Day 2396 | Summer Babysitter

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The boys hit the babysitter jackpot this summer when our sweet neighbor agreed to hang out with them a couple of days a week. They went on all sorts of adventures, played a ton of board games, taught her a lot about LEGOs, and just enjoyed having hours of undivided attention. She’ll definitely be missed around here as she heads off to college, but we’re so excited for this next chapter in her life.

Day 2391 | Wheelies

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The boys got these sweet wheel attachments in NYC and we just recently remembered they exist. Funny how that happens! They’re wheels that clip onto your heels, over your shoes. Our boys haven’t really attempted much roller or inline skating (not that it probably would have helped much here), so this was a completely new adventure. It took some hard work (and a couple of scrapped knees and elbows), but I’ve been impressed with their progress! I’ll try to catch a video at some point, too.

Day 2384 | Bunny Playtime

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The boys and I drove an embarrassingly long distance to attend a “Romp & Spa” event put on by the rescue organization where we got Flopsy. And, let me tell you, it was worth every minute of the drive. Flopsy loved prancing around all his bunny friends and we loved taking in the whole scene. The boys tried to do a count and they estimated about 30 buns in attendance. It was hysterical. To top it off, Flops got his nails trimmed, too (hence the “spa” in the name). I’m not sure we’ll be back, but if the stars align again, it is tempting!

Day 2382 | Swimming Lessons

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The boys have been taking swim lessons with a recent high school graduate this summer and it’s been really impressive to watch. The boys are being challenged with distance, honing the different strokes, and making some serious progress on their dives. Today they even used ducks on their foreheads to make sure their heads remained stable. There were some good chuckles about that.