Day 2693 | Biking: Take Two
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Another day, another bike ride with my #1 athlete. This time we lengthened the route a bit to make it past the 10-mile mark. It was hot, but the company made it all worth it.
Day 2692 | Biking Duo
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Motivated by the Olympics and the need to fill our time with Chase in a morning camp this week, Robbe and I crushed a 9.25 mile bike ride today. It was a bit toasty, but we managed just fine.
Day 2691 | Swim Time
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Robbe had a change of swimming scenery today and he loved every second. A slide AND a diving board? Yes, please! A handful of cousins (once removed…or something like that) only sweetened the deal!
Day 2690 | 4-H Fair
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I was so incredibly proud of all the work and effort and time that went into this year’s 4-H fair projects. Between the two of them, they entered 39 projects! Chase brought 17 and Robbe brought 22–crazy, right? From photography to posters, from sand candles to art, from flower arranging to vegetable characters…these boys did it all. There was lots of excitement (Robbe received a champion ribbon and trophy and Chase received a reserved champion ribbon!) and some disappointment (there’s always some disappointment), but all in all everyone walked away feeling a great sense of accomplishment.
I just love fair time.
Day 2689 | Sweet Moves
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Yep. That’s a high five WHILE biking. We’re pretty advanced over here.
Day 2688 | Theater Goers
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Look at us looking all fancy for a night on the town! I took the boys to Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and we had a great time. Musicals are just my favorite.
Day 2687 | Boardwalk
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I know I’m behind on a million blog posts but for now I’ll drop this gem from today’s boardwalk trail. Pretty dreamy, right?
Day 2686 | Painting Class
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These two had an expert (my mom!) teach them the art of alcohol ink painting for 4-H projects. Both paintings turned out really great and everyone was smiling at the end—the sign of a successful crafting experience. Thanks for organizing the project, mom!
This time of year gets a bit crazy with all of the projects. I’m not going to lie, though, I really like the excuse to lean into crafting!
Day 2685 | Little Niagara
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Another productive day over here. We cranked out some 4-H projects. There was a lunch date with the boys and grandma. We went on two walks to the university (including a visit to Little Niagara). And I even managed a bit of work—always an accomplishment.
Oh, and also, how is it July?!?
