Summer is almost over!

Once back from the lake house (August 6) we have been wanting water. Not just the lake that is 15 minutes away, but right in the yard water. So, we went to Target and bought an on-sale pool. It is the biggest pool we have ever had. It has a pump/filter and a cover. I had to put our step ladder out there so the boys can climb in and out. Cody and Graham have no interest in it, but for Seby, Zane and I it is wonderful. Slade sits on the lawn chair and reads while we "swim."



Cody and Graham were at a sleepover last Firday night and we decided to walk to a favorite new restaurant find - Christos (Wes, remember going here when you visited?). When we first went here, the week of the robbery for the boys, we wanted to walk but didn't feel comfortable. This time we felt safer going. Zane and Seby love to dress up for occasions, tonight Zane picked quite the ensemble - shorts, button-down, tie, boots! And Seby with his shorts, button-down, tie, and blazer looks awesome with his favorite small bear - named Bearie Junior (after a larger bear named Bearie of course).



Last weekend we did our first bike ride to Lake Calhoun. It is about a 15-20 minute bike ride, just enough to break a sweat, but not get you out of breath. We had lunch at a great "restaurant" on the lake. It was actually really good food. And made in a healthy way, even better. Slade and I each got a fish sandwich and the boys got the chicken strips. The chicken strips were homemade and very good. Cody and Graham were still at their friend's house from the sleepover - otherwise we would have pics of them too.



After our lunch we went to the beach. Seby & Zane played while Slade and I sat and watched. Then off we went to ride home. I think we bought the pool that afternoon.



This past Friday we went to a "Great Gathering" for our Montessori school. They have these events called Great Gatherings that are a fundraiser and a community building in one. At the last school auction you could sign up for different events. This one was a Beatlesfest. Parent Paul Umbarger and his wife Caren put on this great event. Paul's band plays only Beatles music and provide desserts and drinks. It was awesome. Our kids all love the Beatles and have listened to the music for years. It was pretty to watch Seby & Zane sing and dance along. Here Zane is resting before spending most of the evening running to the front of the yard and back to us. He went to sleep in the car on the way home!