Ice Cream

One of Amelia's favorite activities at Grandma's house is sharing a big bowl of ice cream with Papa!

Boating

Uncle Josh got a pontoon this year and was very anxious for Amelia to come out for an afternoon.  She loved it!  He really wanted her to help him drive but she wouldn't sit by him so I had to drive.  I had to take the wheel away from her she was driving it back and forth so much. 

She loves wearing her sunglasses but hates the hat.  Fortunately that day she allowed me to keep the hat on her so she didn't get too much sun. 

Party

We had the Schaefer side over for a sort of 4th of July party.  The weather was perfect for sitting out on the patio. 

Matt and Mary Beth brought down this kid table for us to keep which worked out perfect.  Amelia loves to sit at the table when we are outside and she isn't terrorizing my tomato plants. 

Songs on the Lawn

We were able to make it to the last Songs on the Lawn this year.  Of course it was the hottest day of the summer so far.  Despite the heat Amelia had a blast and loved sharing kettle corn and a brownie with Kallie and Taylor. 

2nd Camping Trip

Late June we went on a second camping trip with the Medrano family.  This time we went to Minneopa park so we'd be close just in case the kids weren't enjoying themselves.

Everything went pretty well!  The men took the toddlers for a very long bike ride, while the women and baby Doni stayed behind to take naps.

Then everyone went to go visit the falls.  Here Amelia and I are using the sling I made.  

She loved playing in the water and throwing rocks in the water.

Amelia ended up soaked from head to toe and was finally done playing only because she was cold.  

When we got back the kids changed into dry clothes and took a snack break in the car watching Curious George while the adults got dinner ready.  

The only problem we had was on the final night Amelia woke up when Lucas and I came into the tent.  That night I had tried putting her on a little bed of blankets on the side of the air mattress since she ended up sleeping on top of us the night before.  She fell asleep just fine but at some point woke up and crawled up onto the air mattress, which we thought was hilarious.  It was as if she was saying there's no way your kicking me out of the bed!  Well she essentially had a nap at that point and wasn't ready to go back to bed until sometime after 3.  At least we didn't have anything going on later that day so we were able to come home and take naps.  

Carousel

Carousel rides are free on Mondays at the mall. 

 I was a little nervous how Amelia would do on it and before it started she got scared and wanted to get down.  Just when I was going to unbuckle her and leave the ride started. 

She settled right in and loved it!  I think it also helped to have Kirsten next to us.  She loves to be a "big girl" and do all of the things that Kirsten does. 

Dino's

We love Dino's pizza.  Usually we just order out and eat at home.  It's just easier with a 15 month old.  One Sunday Grandma and Papa picked us up to eat at the restaurant.  I had forgotten that they had crayons for coloring with on the big table mat.  Amelia was so excited and she loved sitting by Grandma and Papa.