August Fun

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The boys are busy at school with water days, making popsicles, science experiments, and playing outside. 

At the end of July, Xander spent a week at kindergarten camp, trying out big kid school for a week. He came home with lots of craft projects and he liked it. He was a little outraged that, “it’s every day!” but I think it was good practice for when he starts kindergarten in a few weeks. 

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We are almost ready for kindergarten- we went to the uniform sale and stocked up. We bought schools supplies and a new backpack. Next week we have family orientation day. 

We spend a lot of time outside, playing, biking, scootering, and just hanging out. 

August 3 was National Night Out and I hardly took any photos, but the boys were very excited when the barricades arrived and when we got to close down our street. We pretty much spend every Friday hanging out with neighbors, but NNO was extra fun because the street was blocked off and it seemed like every neighbor came out. We had a potluck and hung out and it was wonderful! 
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I’ve had quite a few interviews for potential jobs. Last week, one interview fell during a day the boys were home, so they went to the office with Nate. He sent me these photos of the important work happening at Nate Whited and Sons EJ office. 
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Augustus turned 4!! We’ve been celebrating for a full week, starting with dinner on his birthday and ending this weekend with his party. This photo doesn’t show how cool this cake turned out. The cake itself was in the shape of a 4. We crushed oreos to make dirt and made an amazing ganache sauce that went on top. It was meant to look muddy and dirty for the monster trucks on it, and it tasted amazing. 
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The weather has been milder, so we’ve been to the park several times. 

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Yesterday, Nate took Xander to the Vikings game, and Gussie and I had a mommy/Gussie afternoon. 
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And today was Augustus’s birthday party. We had perfect weather and all of his buddies (plus Grandma, and Uncle Danny and Aunt Heather) all met at one of our favorite shady parks. Danny told me I was slipping because it was a pretty simple party- a far cry from some past birthdays with themes, food and games. But parties in the time of covid are a little simpler, or maybe I’m just getting more tired as we all get older. Gussie was very happy to run around with his friends and they were all happy to eat cupcakes and fruit snacks and leave with goodie bags. So I’ll call it a success. After the party, Danny, Heather and my mom came back to our house and we tried a new restaurant Nashville Coop and Gussie got to open his presents. It was a great after-party. 

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The boys have opened and are playing with every single new toy. They are VERY excited. Nate and I are sitting quietly- we are much more tired than the kids! My baby is 4! I can’t believe it!