Ryan learned how to: ride a bike (with training wheels); play soccer; scale a climbing wall and the ABCs.

Molly learned how to: run; climb; say kitty and that screaming is funny.

Peter learned that: a year of working out can help hit the softball farther, that letting his wife take over the garage with 1/2 finished projects is not as bad as originally anticipated and making new connections with fellow believers has been worthwhile. (written by me about him)

I learned that: playing in the water is still fun; how-to use an orbital sander and my meal swapper group has been a HUGE blessing for without which I wonder if I would have cooked all summer!

I took the kids to Cascade Bay for an evening dip because tonight admission was free. Peter joined us after work. We pretended to be crabs and motor boats. We tossed around sand the largest sand box I have ever seen. Molly’s lips quivered from the cool evening air. Ryan went down a ship style water slide more times than I can count.

We ate a dinner of concessions as we listened to steel drums.

As an added plus Market Fest, Eagan’s weekly summer market, was moved to the pathway in front of Cascade Bay. Fresh veggie vendors, live music, artisans and cotton candy-very lovely indeed.

Molly in her zip-up jammies all dried off from the water looked longingly around the patio chair at the pool. I can relate. Fall creates anticipation for holding blankets, wearing sweatshirts and early nights. Yet, I am still tempted look longingly at the summer fun that is mostly behind us now.