SUMMER!!

After weeks of telling Nina that summer is coming, it is finally here.  We're excited to get to hang out with friends and family and prepare for #2.  The lovely photos directly above and below were taken by our good friend, Emily, who has quite the talent.  We met her and a few other friends at Minnehaha Falls; Nina loved running around and watching the Aztec dancers.  

Later in the day, we went to a graduation party where Nina found cupcakes.  Before eating one, she sang "Happy birthday, Nina" and said "one...two!"  She seems ready for her next party.

When the subject of summer comes up, Nina always says one of three things, "no work," "sleep in," and "swimming."  All three became a reality today as we hit up the new Como Pool.  She loved wading around, seeing other kids, and going up the stairs to the slides.  We're excited for our season pass.  We got Nina a few new swimsuits the other day and she insisted on trying them all on at once, as the pictures show above.

P.S.  We have officially and successfully marked one year since Ben broke his ankle.  He celebrated by playing basketball with the same group and eating brownies afterward.