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Lately= camp.staycation.summer beauty

Last week Lucy and Olle spent a week at Covenant Pines - where they experienced summer camp in the most magical way. So grateful for camping ministry and the incredible work of the people who pour into kids and teens all summer long. 



We planned on 2 nights at Bay Lake after dropping the kids off at camp, but the cabin was in rough shape and so we took advantage of a stay-cation instead. We pickleballed, biked, went out for dinner finished a show we had started and enjoyed all the kid-free time to the max! Sigge was sleeping over at a friend’s house and he also was having the time of his life - so truly it was a win-win for all. 

We biked 20 miles and then got food from the co-op and brews from River Siren and enjoyed a break off the bike seats (my poor butt!) first bike ride of the year and I COULD FEEL IT.

I love a good brewery picnic.
we finally checked Parlour off the list and the cocktails were perfect!


We also made it to The Lexington, where the little touch of taking a picture made us feel so special!

Sigge had Olen over and they fished, caught minnows, went paddle boarding and dug in the sand. 

Mary and I went for a weighted vest walk and it was awesome.

I picked up my flower CSA this week and it is GORGEOUS! This might be the highlight of my summer :)

We took Sigge on an adventure to the cities to check off a brewery-- he painted, we played games. It was super fun.

On our Saturday morning run, Mandy snapped this picture. It was the best part of our run, as it was quite possibly the worst run I've ever been on. Not sure if its the humidity, my body or  something else, but I haven't been feeling the best running this summer.

Olle beat me at Pickleball. Sad day.

We went to church on Sunday at Substance in Mpls and it was fun to try out a new place. The worship was awesome, the city was cool and it got us out of the house for a while :)

Nelson's with Gma and Gpa. A summer tradition.
Also- caprese grilled chicken with grilled sourdough bread and homemade bruschetta =summer in a meal. 
Andrea and I walked at Willow and we stopped to admire the view and were so grateful to spend time together Nature Bathing.

It has been a slow and also full and also different summer-- but oh so good as always. Grateful for this time and our family and our community.

xo. edc.




 

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