Spy Kids

 I took the day off today because you and Benny had off. We played Spy Kids in the backyard 😆

First Camping Trip!! (September)

I've been dying to take you both camping this year. Not sure why - I just knew that you would both love it, and you did! We only stayed for one night, but we all took Monday off (you me and Benny) and spent one day/night at Findlay Lake State Park.  It was a beautiful campground and we had the most perfect site.  

You and Benny had 4 hot dogs each on this trip - Mostly just cooked them right in the fire pit! This was a fantastic trip, and now I can't stop thinking about when we'll be able to go again! My favorite part is how you and Benny are so interested in nature and just exploring and would never be bored doing something like this even if there is no TV or phone.

This was our setup - Back under the trees, perfect weather and temperature. I slept on an air mattress with Benny and you had your own all to yourself. We slept great! (See the Luggable Loo by the tent??) 

 

First Day of 3rd Grade Tomorrow!!!

 Oh wow! What can I say - This summer has flown by (I have some catch up posts to make). Mommy goes back tomorrow too and Benny starts kindergarten on Thursday. You will both be on the bus together at the same school for the first time! And you're both so excited about it - And I should have some great pictures.

You're going to be so great in 3rd grade. You're smart, polite, friendly, and an amazing girl. I'm so proud to be your dad and Benny, Mommy, and I are lucky to have you. 

These pictures go backwards, but I'll explain them all!

This is Huntington Beach - I took you and Benny there for the day and you dug around in the sand and we played in the water. Tried out the metal detector but it thought everything was metal... Was a hot day, but any time I can take a day off of work and spend it with you two is the best day ever.

For Father's Day, we took a big hike. I love going on adventures with you both and this was a good one. We looked and looked for a place to play in the river and after a mile or two of hiking, we found one!

One of the first things we did this summer was take a trip to Columbus. We stay at this cool hotel where they let you fill up your own pop for free whenever you want and give you free dinner. It also has a pool and nice rooms.

At the Columbus Zoo we were able to pet the stingrays!

Doing our best pirate impressions - Arggg!

The first day of summer happened to be National Donut Day - The donut store was giving away free donuts and gave us extra ones because I had my COVID vaccine...

Winter and Father Daughter Dance

Every chance I get to spend some dedicated time with you, I take it! And one of my favorite things about you is that you'll try almost anything, and then after you try it you want to get better at it instead of giving up. Skiing, swimming, badminton, juggling, everything! So we ski as much as we can in the winter. We just go on the local slopes but I hope this year or some day soon we can all go to a cool ski area in Vermont or Colorado or something. 

Even Benny started skiing this year!

Father Daughter dance - Got delayed a little this year because of COVID, but still one of my favorite days of the year :)