Fun in the Sun

J and K kicked off July up in Duluth sans Lucas.

There's nothing better than the summertime, especially for educators like us. We are finally on full-blast summer break mode and have set our sights on finding that balance of relaxation and activity. The last several weeks have been eventful for the Minnesota Deans: a visit from Dara and Remy Marble from the West Coast, a trip to the cabin at Lake Miltona, and Jay and Karen's 24-hour getaway to Duluth to see Wilco. Let's keep this summer train running...in a week and half it's off to visit Jay's family in Mattapoisett, MA. All aboard!

Arguably the summer MVP so far. We've been grilling a lot so far this summer and have tried everything from shrimp to pork kabobs to flank steak, A yummy way to eat for poor people like us!

The sandbox is one of his favorite spots in the backyard.

Lucas has enjoyed working on his new tricycle with his tools.

Reunited at last...Dara and Remy Marble come to the midwest!

We finally got to use the Double Bob again.

Lucas enjoyed ramming his head into Remy and knocking her over.

It was beautiful up at Lake Miltona and we melted the hours away down at the beach. Unfortunately, Jay's wedding band is somewhere on the bottom of the lake.

Lucas recruited some cousins into the mesmerizing world of Curious George.

Lucas and his hero, cousin Max.

Karen taught Lucas how to fish on the same Snoopy pole she learned on!

Happy Birthday, Grandma Bonnie!

Canal Park in Duluth...26 weeks!