We went to Duluth with Annie and Len to see the sailing ships in the harbor.
Watching fireworks the first night!
We stood in line for 3 hours to get on the ships! (I THINK it was worth it.) They especially enjoyed learning about cannons, ropes, and how to sleep in the hammock. I enjoyed thinking about the concept of "knowing the ropes"--that was a much bigger accomplishment than a person would ever stop to think about it. Everywhere you looked there were ropes, for each tiny mechanism of the ship!
The picture below is from the top of Enger Tower. One of the sailing ships was out sailing with a private group. It was IMPRESSIVE to see it actually sail!
Watching fireworks the first night!
We stood in line for 3 hours to get on the ships! (I THINK it was worth it.) They especially enjoyed learning about cannons, ropes, and how to sleep in the hammock. I enjoyed thinking about the concept of "knowing the ropes"--that was a much bigger accomplishment than a person would ever stop to think about it. Everywhere you looked there were ropes, for each tiny mechanism of the ship!
Amara enjoyed soccer this summer. (Unlike last year) She knew which way to kick the ball, and even ran after the ball sometimes! She loved it so much, she decided to continue playing in the fall.
The kids always get a list of options before summer starts and they have to limit themselves to one sport and maybe one or two other activities. Emmett chose to take a tennis class--a new activity for him.
