Summer wanderings

We've been all over the place the last week or so, and are thrilled to have Aunt Cassie back in Minnesota.  The girls have been playing in the pool, with blocks, singing songs, eating, and much more.  Cassie and Nina are currently at a play and are having a slumber party with forts, toenail painting, and other girly things.

The girls had fun wandering the U of M campus, pointing out the Green Line light rail when we saw it, and planning for their futures.  And we went to the zoo again.

Taking a ride on the green line

The light rail has opened in St. Paul and the girls enjoyed getting to ride on it.  There were a lot of activities and games, but the weather put a stop to a lot of it.  Nina loved mini-golf in the skyway system and really liked her scorecard of stamps.  

 

Vivian talks pretty much non-stop (at home - not as much in public) and here is a brief video of some of it, and a bit of Nina's first t-ball game.  

Summer starts with a blast!

Summer is here and the Naks have been busy as can be.  We've made 10 trips to the pool, 7 visits to music in the park, and played at 9 different parks.  The biggest new addition to the schedule is that Nina has started t-ball.  It's pretty disorganized and she's pretty shy, but she said she had a lot of fun.  She enjoys practicing at Miles' house too.

Post-game trip for ice cream   ----    Vivian got a baseball hat too

The girls and dad made a quick trip to the MOA to see a traveling Beatles exhibit.  The girls told the workers that Ringo was their favorite and then got a chance to try the drums as Ringo gave a video tutorial.  

Can't go to the MOA without going to the Disney store

Our trips to Como often include bike-riding as it's quickly become their favorite non-swimming activity.    It's been funny to hear that Vivian's most common word now is "Nina."  It comes in a variety of ways: "watch this, Nina," "Hi Nina," "my turn, Nina," "No, Nina," and even, "Look at baby Nina, Nina."

 

"hiding"     ------     sadly, Nina dropped a drawer on her toe

wormy-worm Bianca

We're trying to help the girls get over their fear of bugs by adopting a small inchworm we found the other day.  The girls enjoy watching it and Vivian calls it wormy-worm and Nina calls it Bianca.  We got it a small container to live in and it quickly escaped, but didn't go far.  It continues to hang out on, or next to, the container.

Vivian has started calling her elbows "eggs" which has led to some funny conversations about bumping her egg on the table.  Both girls like to race their bikes and Nina has gotten pretty good at her strider.  We're happy to visit como for music in the park again, unless the music is too loud, then we're too scared. ;)