Summer Solstice

I'm taking advantage of the beautiful weather and my new schedule by spending lots of time with the kids outside.  Monday we went to a friends' pool and had so much fun splashing around.  Friday we went to the Linden Hills Park with the Sievers and spent the day at the wading pool, playground and having a picnic and that night Mike and I had a rare night out with friends.  

Saturday we went on our first ever camping trip with the kids.  We headed out early Saturday morning to Baker Park in Maple Plain and enjoyed the whole day outside together - riding bikes, going to the beach, the playground and hanging out at the campsite.  I loved every minute except for the mosquitoes which seem to like all of us and love Miles.  Miles favorite part of camping was riding his bike (he's such a great biker - he probably biked 6 miles yesterday), roasting marshmallows, and hanging out around the campfire.  Hadley loved the beach - that girl is our water baby - she could have spent all day there - and the s'mores.  I didn't purposely plan this special camping trip for the longest day of the year - but it was a perfect way to celebrate the day.  As cliche as it sounds - my heart literally swelled this weekend - being with my family.  

Today we spent the afternoon with the Sievers again while Mike and Graham went to the Twins game.  So much fun!