Evening at the lake

 On one fine sunday evening in July, we decided to head out to a lake and have some fun.  Because, I have found that is what people do here in Minnesota during the summer, they go to a lake.  Everyone has their preference of lake.  And everyone says, "We're going out to the lake" or "I'm goin on the lake"
I prefer Lake Calhoun in minneapolis, but Lake Nokomis is closer to us, we choose based on how much time we have to burn.

 Here is Evie sporting one of those top-of-the-head baby ponytails she loves so much.  She likes to show it off to people.  She will say, "Poh-tayuh! see? poooooy-taahy." and pat her head.

 Love the lakes.

Fourth of July

 We played it pretty low key for good old Independence Day.  No big travel plans or big fireworks show (we were tired).  Just a fun day off.  We went first to a lunch BBQ at a friends house, where Evie and elijah demolished a corner of their yard through the magic of the kiddie pool and poop water (a la Evie). Sorry Tanya.
Evie showing her patriot spirit with a star spangled dress and red headband.

 We went to the lake for an hour to cool off and splash around.  Elijah likes to play it cool, using the walk back to the car to air out a little. 

After the lake, we headed to another little hang out BBQ with the Lee's and company.  When it got dark enough, we lit off some small fireworks and let the neighbors take care of the illegal ones.

Happy belated Indepedence Day!

At the old ball game

 In June, we were able to celebrate our one year anniversary of being open for business at Timberwolf CrossFit!  We invited all our gym friends and family to join us for tailgating and a baseball game.  After the baseball game, those who were able to stick around (it was a long game) came out onto the field with us to get some pictures!

 BBQ before the game.

 We had so much fun with everyone and glad to have such good friends and family who were able to come visit just for this!

Did I mention the new couch?

We can't wait for football season.

Some silly things we did in june.

To finish out June, we just tried to keep busy and entertained.  Mostly at the expense of others.  Like teagan.  Chubby little Teagan.

We tried out Evies first pony tail.  She loves them now and likes when I can gather up enough hair to get one of those baby ponytails that stick straight up on the top of her head.

Elijah got his cavities filled. He was a total trooper.  He loves the dentist.  We had to go three times to get all the work done.  THREE times.  Each time he got a little nose gas mask and a little shot in his mouth, and by the end he couldn't wait to get his token to pick a prize!  Sometimes he asks me if we can go to the dentist when I ask what he would like to do that day.
Here he is with a half numb face, trying to smile.

On a side note, he insisted on wearing his Thomas shirt that day.  Even though it was almost 90 degrees and it was long sleeved.

We made an occasional trip to Como Zoo.

Evie cleaned the windows.

And elijah discovered he makes a great Vicki sidekick for Aunt Tammy.

Here is a video of Evie falling asleep.  Enjoy.