Enjoying Nice Days of Summer

The weather has been absolutely gorgeous in Minneapolis and we've been trying to get out and enjoy the last days of summer before Canyon starts Kindergarten (wow!) and Presley extends her preschool to 5 days a week. This past week we went scootering, played at a neary by park, and went bike riding on the local trails. Presley is also excited to show off her new clothes from Aunt Kasie!

A Wet Camping Weekend

We went camping this past weekend at Lake Elmo Park Reserve. Mom was excited for the kids to go tent camping so we left the trailer at home. The weekend was full of rain, rain, and more rain. We had a dry first night and morning. I'd like to call the Pergandes die hards, but we gave in around 7:00 PM on Saturday night (after a tent full of water and non-stop rain for 8 hours) and called it a weekend and headed home early. We still had a blast with our friends the Treschuks, who "camped" in our basement on Saturday night.

Pergandes in Wisconsin Dells

For the last 3 years, we've gone to the Wisconsin Dells with our good friends the Haddons and the Rizzos. This was another great trip for the kids and for the adults. Great weather, fun water parks, and an Original Duck ride! Here are some excerpts from the trip.

Kohls Family Reunion in MN

It's been 7 years since our last Kohls reunion. The crew got together at Bay Colony Inn near Brainerd Lakes area in MN. Great weekend with fun boating, lots of swimming, card tournaments (which Great Granny won), and bonfires. Here are are a couple of excperts from our trip. Of course, I didn't take enough pictures but better some than none.

Kids Go to Centennial Park

It's been a couple of days since we've posted an update. Mom lost our camera so we are using our old camera, which is big and the batteries die often. So we often don't have the camera when we need it. This past weekend, Mom and the kids went to Centennial Park, where we ran through a maze (and gotten pleasantly wet by the sprinklers on another hot day) and played Croquet.

Washington Trip - Olympic National Park and Seattle

The Pergandes had an amazing trip to Washington State. We visited Olympic National Park, with our friends the Kellerans and the Ansells, where we saw amazing wildlife, hiked to the Glaciers, saw amazing waterfalls, and experiened the circle of life (of wildlife). We also spent a couple of days in Seattle where we visited Mommy's friend Ann, went to Pike Place Market to see the flying fish and have coffee at the original Starbucks, visited the Seattle Aquarium, fed the seagulls at Ivar's, and went to a Seattle Mariners' game. Here are some excerpts from our trip.

4th of July - Chicago and Connecticut

The Pergandes (including Stanley) traveled to Chicago for the 4th of July. For the weekend, Mom and Dad got away to Connecticut while Grammie, Grandma Harriet, Grandma Wanda, and Auntie Kimmie hung out with the kids. Here are several pictures and stories from our trip....

On Tuesday, July 3rd, Mom and the kids went swimming in Hinsdale. Canyon and Presley were brave jumping off the diving board (Presley 1st, Canyon 2nd). Mom went off the high dive but that photo is not as fun to share.




We also went to the Lincoln Park Zoo where the kids played in the fountains, climbed in towers, and got face to face (literally) with a gorilla and a bear. Presley also gave her funny face to the camera with her Aunt Kimmie.




For the weekend, Mom and Dad flew to Connecticut to celebrate our friends' Mike and Danielle's wedding. Also got to see the amazing Mark Twain house. "Alway obey your parents when they are present."




And before heading back to Minneapolis, Canyon got special solitair lessons from Great Grandma Wanda who will be 89 this summer!