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safety in the park

safety in the park

Jun 30, 2022 1 min read kidsplaces we've beensummer
Every summer our city does Safety in the Park. It is always a good time seeing all the safety vehicles. Every year I try to talk Braden into one of these for the
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throwback thursday (june 30, 2021)

throwback thursday (june 30, 2021)

Jun 30, 2022 1 min read kidsplaces we've beensummer
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clean bill of health

clean bill of health

Jun 28, 2022 1 min read kidsplaces we've beensummer
This morning we had a follow up with an orthopedist about Emma's wrist. He pushed around on it a bunch. Shook her wrist all around. Made her do a couple push ups. His
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strawberry picking

strawberry picking

Jun 27, 2022 2 min read kidsplaces we've beensummer
It isn't officially summer in Minnesota until you go strawberry picking. I think they actually spend more time feeding the animals than they do picking strawberries. Of course we can't leave until we
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last day

last day

Jun 25, 2022 2 min read familyplaces we've beenthe bussummer
Today was our final full day at the campground, and I have to admit we are all ready to go home. Olivia said tonight she can't wait to take a bath and sleep
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what a doozy

what a doozy

Jun 25, 2022 3 min read familyplaces we've beenthe bussummer
Yesterday (Friday) was such a craptastic day that meant I started this morning (Saturday) off with a very large mimosa. Let's rewind... yesterday it was rainy all morning. We made pancakes and spent
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boat tour and pontoon

boat tour and pontoon

Jun 24, 2022 2 min read familyplaces we've beenthe bussummer
Another day... another activity (or two) checked off our list. First up, the Itasca Lake boat tour. We learned a lot of interesting information about the state park and the lake. Later in
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butterflies, fish and a squirrel

butterflies, fish and a squirrel

Jun 23, 2022 3 min read familyplaces we've beenthe bussummer
We've been busy every day since we've been here doing just about everything here at the park. But, pretty sure Chip the red squirrel is going to be the highlight of this trip.
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throwback thursday (june 23, 2021)

throwback thursday (june 23, 2021)

Jun 23, 2022 1 min read familyaround the houseplaces we've beensummer
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lots to do and see

lots to do and see

Jun 21, 2022 2 min read familyplaces we've beenthe bussummer
Today was another busy day... first up this morning was the fire tower. Several people recommended we do this, and today was the first day all week that it wasn't over 90 degrees
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itasca state park

itasca state park

Jun 20, 2022 2 min read familyplaces we've beenthe bussummer
We try to visit a Minnesota State Park every summer. This summer we chose Itasca State Park which is popular for the Mississippi River headwaters. We're here all week and have a whole
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throwback thursday (june 16, 2021)

throwback thursday (june 16, 2021)

Jun 16, 2022 1 min read kidsplaces we've beensummer
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safari

safari

Jun 13, 2022 1 min read kidsplaces we've beensummer
A rainy summer day means a trip to the safari. The parakeets are always one of their favorite things. They especially love when they land on their heads. The girls were very excited
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kayaking

kayaking

Jun 13, 2022 2 min read familyplaces we've beensummer
Our first trip down the river this summer and our kayak was way lighter. Both girls are a lot bigger and we were a little concerned it would be a really tight fit
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that's a wrap

that's a wrap

Jun 11, 2022 2 min read familyplaces we've beensummer
Somehow everyone got to their recitals on time and we all got to watch both girls dance. First up was Olivia. She had two recitals today, so we skipped watching the first one
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