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Summer Fun Part 1

This summer is extremely different than last. Last year, work was slow, Zeke was younger (and more fearless), and we took adventures everywhere around here.  This year, on the other hand, I'm on maternity leave, have two kids to entertain, and we are learning a lot with every outing. 

I definitely expected that our list of things to do wasn't going to get accomplished with a newborn. Boy was I wrong! I've taken risks to make sure we all have lots of fun.

We have accomplished Sea World with a tiny bit of help from my mom 


The zoo with a couple friends.


The beach....multiple times 


Paddle boarding 


Our annual pow wow get together


A baseball game 


Lots of swimming at Grammy and Grampys pool 



And some just hanging out too 


Being that it's only the end of July we have lots more plans: family visits, more paddle boarding, boating, camping, and our first vacation as a family of four. 

I just love making our summers memorable. What kind of summer activities do you plan? 

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