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July 2023

 Clara helped Adria celebrate her 9th birthday at the beginning of July.

Thanks to Holly and Kevin for hosting us all for our Christmas in July celebration. It was a fun day of visiting and relaxing.

Frying fish and turtle and John was on brat watch.


Clara had a great time playing with cousins.







Brooklyn was able to join us as well.









Clara got to stay a couple extra days after the rest of us went home on Sunday.







Happy window washers! 💜



Game night! We started with Monopoly and then taught Hubert (Brynn's boyfriend) Nertz. Hubert picked up on Nertz really quickly.

Then I was off to Chicago for a trade show for work. This was the hotel I stayed at.



I was glad to get back home, especially when I returned to this note and plate of cookies!

And this cute origami bunny.

I was able to take Clara to her tennis lesson then next morning which I enjoyed so much.


Almost equally as enjoyable was then taking Brynn to her dentist appointment where she had laughing gas. :-) She was a little loopy for a bit afterward.


We had our annual Dietz picnic at Rheault Farm in Fargo and it was so good to see everyone.




Clara and I joined Grandpa and Grandma Dietz at the horse races. It was family day so they had balloon animals, real animals (ie petting zoo) and bouncy houses. 








Izabell and Clara created this amazingly detailed ship.

Christel and John hosted us this past weekend. It was a beautiful weekend and we had a good time eating, enjoying some pool time and pickleball. 

...and getting nails done.


We had tacos, and of course, Brynn's guac.

Morning kitty snuggles. 😻

Clara helping Dad in the truck.







Comments

theweckerlys said…
Oh my gosh, so much to comment on! Happy bday Adria! Beautiful beautiful pictures from the lake - you do such a good job capturing the fun moments. Brynn's smile in those pictures with Brooklyn - love it. Did Brynn do the chalk drawing of Snoopy?? He's my fave! I love Clara's Armadillo costume, haha. She's so creative. Also love her little overalls. Welcome to the Nertz fam, Hubert! I've heard the Intercontinental is great - what did you think? Why does Clara look so grown up in the photos from the picnic?! Gah. Looks like fun at the races! All aboard the Clara Express! Oh man, pickle ball and pedicures and swimming - my kind of weekend. I need Brynn to come make me some guac pronto. Christel looks so cozy with her kitties. Miss you all!
July 31, 2023 at 7:54 AM
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