Edgar!

Things To Do Between Pre-School and Kindergarten

#1: Visit the State Fair!

Happy Birthday Opa!

A day late and probably well more than a dollar short -- though we did also celebrate a day early -- Happy Birthday, Opa! We all hope you had a fun- and/or rest-filled birthday -- whichever was your wish. Maybe a bit of both.

We hope to see you wearing that funny hat next time we visit.

Pre-K to K Graduation!

Big step yesterday. Edgar finished pre-school at the wondrous Jardín Mágico, and will begin Kindergarten at an equally wondrous International Baccalaureate public elementary school next week.

Jardín's ceremony was neither pompous nor circumstantial -- it was a merciful combination of singing, dancing, light-heartedness, and brevity. During the open mic portion, when several children screwed up the courage to approach the PA system and announce to one and all their personal vision for a professional future, Edgar said -- mock-dramatically -- "Mom (pause), Dad (pause), what do YOU want to be when YOU grow up?"

Very funny, smart aleck.

But seriously, folks, we'd also like to take this opportunity to thank Bobbie and Ralph, Grammy, Nana and Opa, and everyone who has contributed to Edgar's early education.

Kathio State Park

In honor of Kathy O's everywhere, today we enjoyed some time at Kathio State Park on the south end of Lake Mille Lacs. We split our time between climbing a fire lookout tower and frolicking in the swimming hole (It was around 90° here in the city, so we decided to head north for the day). We also squeezed in a little horse-meeting-and-greeting while we were there.

   

BTW, those are sand-based scale models of the ancient Roman Coliseum and some Egyptian pyramids, made with beach-toy molds from the drugstore.

Kelley Farm

We've been there before and we'll be there again. The Oliver H Kelley Farm is run as a working 1860s-style farmstead. It's one of the Minnesota Historical Society's 26 sites and museums.

We always have fun there -- petting cows, horses, and pigs. helping with chores, avoiding various kinds of droppings in the grass, etc. -- and this time we were joined by Kit and Rosa!

   

Summer Happens...

...and sometimes it happens at such a rate that we have little time to post pictures of it all.

So, here's a selection/collection of some of the events -- big and small -- from over the last month or so.