We got to go to the "umbrella pool" twice. This is an aquatic center near my parent's house that the kids have deemed umbrella because of the big umbrellas that dot the perimeter. Claire jumped, literally, right back into her acquired swimming skills by jumping off the side and going under with just a little coaxing. Landon went down the slides, and...went down the slides! He was much more independent this year, which was scary sometimes. We got some swim and sun for the first time this summer!
We went to Abilene and rode an old train. Not only did we ride it, but the kids were able to ride in the engine on the way back to town! This was exciting stuff, and surprisingly, Claire enjoyed it just as much as Landon. They even got to blow the whistle! We also rode the famous carousel...6 times. This has been a favorite of Claire's since she was little, and the tradition continues. I think Gram and Poppy enjoy watching as much as the kids enjoy riding! A quick side note...as soon as Landon jumped off the train, he asked "Can we go ride the carousel now?". And then as soon as we were done riding the carousel..."Can we ride the train again?".
Amongst all this, we went out and rode Barney, fished, had a bonfire, made smores, made balloon "things", played Wii, enjoyed pedicures, visited my Grandma Svitak, took a ride in Uncle Frank's truck, rode the tractor while Poppy pushed dirt and of course painted rocks (it would not be a stay at Gram's without a craft!). The kids and I had a wonderful time. Thanks Gram and Poppy!
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