C'mon...when can we go swimming?

Sonja and Emma waited patiently for the adults to stop talking and take them swimming!

During our visit to Minnesota for a family birthday/reunion, the girls took advantage of this great indoor swimming pool at the hotel. Sonja enjoys the pool, but doesn't want to get water in her eyes. Emma could live in the pool, loves to jump in, and sits on the water features.

Halfway to Great Grandma Sylvia

Growing up, we always took pictures with Grandma Sylvia standing back to back to measure our height. While the girls aren't standing the same way with her, they are at least halfway to Great Grandma Sylvia! We enjoyed a great trip to North Dakota in early July. In this photo, Sonja and Emma are wearing their latest dresses made by Grandma Mary.

We love summer!

This morning was one of the best mornings Sonja and I have ever had together!
We ate breakfast with Auntie Jenn at her house, picked strawberries with her and played at the park across the street. Then, we went to the bank to make a deposit, colored on the pig at Serious Pie in South Lake Union, went to Tugboat Story Time on Lake Union on the Arthur Foss tugboat, went to the Floating Farmers Market on a steamboat (enjoyed a cookie together), and played on the South Lake Union beach (the ducks thought our rocks were bread crumbs). Finally, a great summer day to enjoy.

Airplanes=Awesome

Sonja exceeded my expectations as an airplane traveler. I was armed with an arsenal of toys, snacks, books, and videos on my phone. We barely made it through half of the supplies. We had great people sitting with us and Sonja loved looking out the window...opening it...shutting it...opening it...shutting it...She thought the flight attendants were awesome (snacks) and she asked for another set of cookies on our first flight. The flight attendant brought 2 more packs! We had a 2 hour delay for our connecting flight at 9pm so she needed alot more distraction and interaction. Next time we fly, we hope to bring Daddy with us!

Summertime

The dress almost fits!

6 years ago, Ryan and I went to Norway for our friend Gunhild's wedding. While we were there, we bought this great little dress. It's equivalent to a size 4. Next summer, it should fit perfectly!

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