After

In just over 3 weeks our kitchen was transformed completely. We LOVE the new one and are thrilled to be able to use it again. Take a peek at the change (in case it isn't obvious - left is before, right is after):

Butterfly Release

When I was a kid, our family would catch Monarch caterpillars, raise and feed them until they made their chrysalis', and then release them after taking lots of pictures with them. Those are some great memories so when we learned that the MN Landscape Arboretum provides the opportunity to release butterflies throughout the summer, we had to sign up.

We weren't sure what Dax would think, but it ended up being awesome!

Not so sure at first...

But he warmed up to them pretty quickly.

Then, after all of our butterflies were released, we explored the beautiful gardens. It really is incredible there!

Feeling the soft lambs ear leaves

Checking out the tadpoles transitioning to frogs

Strong man

Looking at the veggie garden and planning what to plant next summer at Grandma and Grandpa's

Leave it to Dax to find a superhero toy left behind by another visitor

And I had to take the same photo that we got the last few summers to compare:

2012

2013

2014

Summer Fun

This summer has been awesome! The weather has been delightfully cooler than usual and we have been enjoying everything we can. I am so grateful to have this opportunity to soak up every second with Dax before Baby Girl comes. Take a peek at some of our fun...

Lots of playground time:

Fun with water:

 

Enjoying the beautiful weather:

An Okee Dokee Brothers concert:

A visit from an ice cream truck:

Bowling with Uncle Sam, Auntie Anna, and P.J.:

And LOTS of imaginative play: