We have been enjoying a great holiday weekend here in Minnesota, highlighted by the following:
- We were outdoors every day
- We were in the water every day
- Braxton did NOT break his arm
Paul & Gretchen came down on Friday morning to make it a full “Circus Weekend.” In the afternoon we packed up both cars with the entire family: Beth and I, four girls, two boys, and two dogs. We went out to the Clifton French Regional Park. This park has a tremendous playground with ropes, tunnels, cargo netting, and slides which all of the children enjoyed.
After spending time on the playground, we hiked across the park to the beach on Medicine Lake. This had not been part of the plan and we had not packed swim suits. But it was a hot day and the kids went and played in the water anyway.
Saturday was the Fourth of July and we went to my Parents’ house in the morning. They still live in the same neighborhood that David grew up in and there is a bike parade held every year on the Fourth. Emma decorated her bike, we dressed up the dogs, and we all participated in the big parade.
Saturday afternoon I went out for a long run and then we took the kids to the beach for some sun and swimming.
Saturday night was fireworks time and we went to our usual spot behind our old church to watch the display from Central Park in Roseville. This was a double celebration for our family this year. Last year Braxton had just finished his cancer treatment and was still weak where the biopsy had been done on his arm. He broke his arm right before fireworks while playing catch.
This year Braxton is a fully recovered cancer survivor. He is playing baseball again and is doing regular weight training in the hopes of playing football this fall. So returning to Roseville for fireworks, enjoying ourselves, and not having anyone get hurt was a major victory and brings us much joy!
Today, after taking Paul & Gretchen back home, David took Braxton, Zoe, and Emma to the outdoor pool at the Meanwhile, Beth took Bayley down to the Mall of America so she could meet her new college roommate. What a big day!!!
Sun, water, fireworks, health, safety, and new beginnings. All in all, a pretty good holiday weekend.
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