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Dietz Picnic/Staying Cool

This past Saturday was the annual Dietz Picnic at my aunt and uncle's lake place on Lake Franklin. The weather was sure perfect for the get-together. The Flea Bitten Tramps played again and did a great job as usual. It was fun to see everyone. We were missing Tessa and her family, especially Brynn who missed playing with the cousins.

Mom and Me (courtesy of cousin Marcie)

Another pic from Marcie. I had my camera with me, but was too lazy to drag it out.

Wow, was today a scorcher. We were around home for the rest of the weekend, other than when we were at Franklin. So, today we got a lot caught up on around the house, and finally got the pool out for the first time this year. Brynn had a great time splashing and swimming around in it for most of the afternoon and again after supper. Dana and I each took our turn in there as well. It really did help cool off. 


These goggles are just too much for me and I just laughed at her the whole time she had them on because I thought she looked so funny.



We wholeheartedly celebrated National Ice Cream day at our house. :-) I would say that I celebrate it every day actually. We are keeping our Schwan man in business with these sundae cones alone.

Comments

theweckerlys said…
Summer fun! I want to come swim with you, Brynnie!
carrington said…
Yay - pool time! The perfect day for it. And a perfect day at Franklin except we missed the Weckerly gang. . . .

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