More summer fun

D-licious!

More strawberries! As I vowed we would do again, Strawberry picking has become a family favorite... It's kind of addictive- row after row of mouth watering-ly ripe strawberries... Honestly, it's hard to stop. You have a bag or a bucket or bowl and I just want it filled, and then I think, maybe the next row will have an even bigger and more delicious berry! The only problem with this pastime is the outcome. We've purchased over 20lbs of berries since our addiction started. Ummm, not good. That's a lot of strawberries. That's a lot of jam, a lot of tarts, a lot of breads- it's a lot of anything. It's just A LOT! And yet, I'm sure we're going to go back, just one more time... see? Classic textbook case of addiction!

You'll be picked next time, buddy!

Tessa loves 'em!

Mistaking the button on Eddy's hat for a strawberry- honest mistake.

The Soboll's have arrived! It's been wonderful having the in-laws back in the US and we've caught up and are getting into a routine again. Eddy and I have gone out a few times at night- out favorite, Walmart or Target, sans kids... what a treat!!

At a park 2 min from our house

And the park near our house has finally turned on the water!! Although, we've finally figured out that it has to be over 70F for them to turn it one. Hmm.  We've only seen it on 3 times this month. Sad, sad, sad. Come on summer!

He ran back to daddy every time he got sprayed

Eddy's classes start up again tomorrow... he'll be taking anatomy and technical theater. He continues to coach a U14 team and enjoys it immensely. This team has been together for years and has gone through some major changes recently, so it's been challenging at times, but he loves it and they seem to be coming together again.

As for me, I'm still working at a Pediatric clinic and am starting to train for a half marathon... and just joined a Dragon Boat Racing Team. Paddling- cool!! I've only experienced 2 practices, but greatly enjoy being out on the water and working hard...well, within reason!  Our first race is next week- it's only about 3.5 minutes long, but as they say, the longest 3.5 minutes of your life! And it is. It, seriously is. Slow, painful burning. I'll post pics soon!

More interested in tasting the water pooling in the grout area...