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End of Summer

Nanny Izabell was done with us mid-August as she got a full-time job. We had another great summer with her and she and Clara accomplished a lot from their summer bucket list.

Clara busted out the kite Dad bought for her in Myrtle Beach. She really had fun with it.




Dana with the crew from Dude's Weekend. You can see brother John third in from the left.

With Izabell's departure, Clara went to stay at Grandpa and Grandma Dietz's. She spent some time at the lake and in Carrington.





Dana FaceTimed Clara's swim meet she participated in while I was in Chicago so I could watch and cheer her on. She won both races she was in and overall for the categories she competed in. It was very exciting!


She was home for a bit and then off again, this time to Grandpa and Grandma Froemmings'! But first, one last swim sesh in for the year...with Adria!






Brynn babysat for Clara's friends and they made this cute sign.

Grandma Holly surprised Clara with a visit by Dana's cousins kids with whom she loves playing at the lake.


They were busy picking corn and apples before heading up to Bemidji where we were all looking forward to spending the weekend at Svingens'. 

Grandma and Clara took in Itasca and the sights of Bemidji. Clara loved Itasca and wants to go back when we return next month for a trip up to Kohl's.

















I was bummed that I forgot my big camera for the weekend, but at least I had my phone with me still.
We got nails done, did some shopping, stopped for ice cream and relaxed in and by the pool. Thanks for having us, John and Christel!










Brynn bought a travel journal she found at one of the book stores in town.




It was another great summer with many great memories made. We're ready for school to start! Well...some probably more than others. :)

















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theweckerlys said…
Oh my gosh, so much packed into this post. Clara & Izabell's bucket list looks fantastic and it looks like they got a lot accomplished! Brynn's pancakes look delish. Is that family pickleball I see?! So fun. We should play that at mom & dad's this weekend! Does it pack up easily? Oh my, Clara & Dad's Grandpa Camp shirts are everything! I am so impressed by Clara's swimming! She rocked it. I've always wanted to go up to Itasca - so cool. What a great finish to summer!
August 29, 2024 at 9:12 AM
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