Hawaiian Pool Party

Our neighbors invited the neighborhood over to their house for a Hawaiian themed pool party. They have the most amazing in-ground pool that John built himself. The entire project took him over 5 years, but it was well worth it. Of course, I didn't get a picture of the amazing pool, but on our way over I was able to snap a quick picture of my hula girls.

BUBBLES!

Every now and then Brynn likes to take a bath in our tub. She has never let me turn the jets on before, but this day (after quite a bit of convincing) she let me...but only if she could stand when they were on. The jets made TONS of bubbles that lasted forever. She was entertained in there until her water was ice cold.

JELLY FIN!

Summer session of swimming lessons proved to be a big step for Brynners. She graduated from a Tad Fin to a Jelly Fin! Typically they don't moved kids over to Jelly Fin until they are 4 years old, but Brynn's instructor said she had the skills to move so there is no reason to hold her back. Just one more thing Brynn amazes us with. The posts are mixed up--we went to Brynn's last swimming lessons as a Tad Fin and then went out for ice cream to celebrate.

Brynn wouldn't choose anything until Darren chose something, then she said, "I'll have what you're having, Dad." She then proceeded to eat the whole darn sundae. I guess we won't be sharing ice cream any more :( Cara had a plain cone-SURPRISE!

Floating on her back.

Swimming to the castle.

Swimming back to the safety step.

We are so proud of you, Buggy!!

Favorite Playmates

My cousins just so happen to be two of Brynnie's favorite playmates. I REALLY wish they lived closer so we could hire them every now and then. Are you sure you don't want to move to Farmington, Tonja?

Claire, Brynn, and Carli

New Favorite Sleep Spot

Brynn's new favorite sleeping spot just happens to be at the top of the stairs. She is really quiet when she moves from her bedroom to the hallway so we never hear her, but this is how we find her most nights when we go up to bed.

Silly Bug!

Dakota County Fair

One of the last Thursdays of the summer we met our walking group at the Dakota County Fair, right here in Farmington. It just so happened to be the hottest day of the week and most likely the summer, so no we didn't go swimming before going to the fair--that's just the sweat dripping off the kids' faces! Despite the heat we managed to have a pretty good time.

Brynn and some of her buddies. Abbie, Miranda, Brynnie, and Olivia. Abbie was born in late December, Brynn and Olivia were born in March (just a day apart) and Miranda was born in May. Needless to say they are pretty stinkin' cute when they all get together. All four girls started dance this past Wednesday--boy is that recital going to be cute!

Brynn, Miranda, and Olivia

Darren had taken Brynn's carseat out of my car and had it in his truck then went to Treasure Island to work without remembering to take it out. We didn't realize this until we were heading out the door to meet our friends. Thankfully, we were only driving in town that day and not far so Brynn was able to sit in the big seat with a seat belt--boy did she think she was one cool chick!

Olmsted County Fair

The Eckhoffs invited us to Rochester to attend the Olmsted County Fair. We decided to get the big kids unlimited ride wristbands--it turned out it was a very good idea. I think we came out ahead!

The evening started off with a romantic stroll through the swine barn,
after LOTS of rides the kids (well more the dads, but the kids agreed it was a pretty good idea) went on pony rides,

before the night ended we all went on the Ferris Wheel-Cara LOVED it,

Darren, not so much. After we (Melissa and I) bought all the tickets and were on the ride Darren said, "So this probably isn't a good time to remind you I'm afraid of heights, is it?) Oops, we don't really go on anything high together so I forgot this little tidbit of information. Notice the death grip on Brynn--his other hand was white knuckled on the pole in the center of the ride.

Before we left Cara had a plain cone,

and Darren and Brynn shared a shake.

It was a perfect night at the county fair! Thanks, Eckhoffs for the impromptu invitation!