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Summer Recap


Awww...Summer 2021 was one for the books. Going into this summer I really wanted to focus on waking up each day with an intention. Last summer, well really March-September 2020, felt a LOT like Groundhog's Day to me. We couldn't do much, and our interactions with friends and family were pretty limited.

At the start of this summer I was focused to do SOMETHING every day - even if it was a trip to the grocery store. I am happy to report that this summer did not feel like Groundhog's Day. It just went by too quickly. 


We had SO many popsicles this summer. :)


Sammy got a library card and we loved to visit the library. His favorite part was doing all the puzzles. 


Fourth of July already?! We met Grandma and Grandpa at the parade. 


Sammy quickly learned that the candy being thrown in the best part of the parade.



Sweaty smiles at our annual Fourth of July party. :)



We took a quick trip to the Wisconsin Dells. This is one of my very favorite pictures of my two boys. 


Sammy LOVES pancakes. He was thrilled to eat some at this fun breakfast spot! 


No trip to the Dells is complete without a stop at the Deer Park. This place is the coolest! 


We made a quick pit stop at the Field of Dreams on our way home. Sammy loved seeing how tall the corn was! 


Aunt Becky came from Illinois for her annual visit. We swam in Grammy and Papa's hot tub, went to HyVee for pancakes, and tried so many recipes. 




Before we knew it, it was Papa's birthday! Great Grandma came from Florida to help us celebrate. 



Goodness gracious, the rest of the summer flew! It was a blur of potty training and porch popsicles. A few weeks ago I was dreading the return to work. Well, maybe more dreading the return to waking up and getting out of the house early. Now I'm looking forward to returning to a rhythm and routine and feel like I'm returning to work rested and rejuvenated. Here's to a healthy school year!


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