Busy Busy August

This month is packed with so many things to do! I made sure to make as many plans as possible to keep us busy as we wait for our new house (which our move-in has been pushed back a full month now...)

The rest of July was full with outings to the CDT and Guthrie for Beauty and the Beast and South Pacific. The boys had so much fun playing with their new friend Amy while mommy and daddy went out. So much so, that Sam can say her name. 

Sam is my little chatter box. He can say (in his baby way)- baby, grandpa, ball, block, bubble, banana, hot dog, Ivy, mama, daddy. I remember Harrison being so quiet, he didn't start talking until 2, and then took his time from there. Sam also loves babies. Like a lot. He follows them around if he sees one. We have a few baby dolls that have been getting a bit of use. 

Our August has kicked off with a family trip to Duluth to visit Thomas the Train. We went up on a Friday, since I figured Saturday would be a lot busier. We started off with lunch at Grandmas Saloon, then off to the Depot. The boys loved it! There were a lot of fun activities including the train ride. 

After the Depot, we were able to head to the hotel, go swimming (which they loved, Sam had never really been swimming before), and Pizza Luce for dinner followed by a walk in Canal Park. 

The boys were super goofy going to bed, but they eventually slept well. Saturday we took a drive up the North Shore to Split Rock Lighthouse and Gooseberry Falls. The boys liked the adventure and getting their feet wet. 

It was a perfect summer trip. 

Coming up this month are more exciting things and adventures: Kara and Kyle are getting married! We're also heading out to a family cabin. And then, Megan and I are staying in the haunted Palmer House hotel in sauke centre. Spooky! 

September will calm down, especially since Harrison starts preschool, though only a couple of days a week. For now, I'm glad we have so many plans to look forward to.