Dreamin' of Travel

You know how G loves to build with Legos? This week he created a full cityscape of NYC. It includes the Empire State Building (and other buildings), the Statue of Liberty, a mini figure dressed up as the Statue of Liberty, and a yellow cab. He's ready to go to the Big Apple! I'm not ready to take him there on a solo trip, but I have a feeling that in the next year or so, we'll be making the trek east. Get ready, Steph, we're coming your way! :)

Speaking of travel...I made a tough decision this week not to go to the annual doTERRA convention in Utah in September (I bought both my convention ticket and airline ticket back in May, so I've had this planned for a while.) I am so disappointed, sad, and angry that the COVID numbers have shot back up. I just didn't feel comfortable traveling and being in an arena with so many people. My heart is a little more light now that I've made that decision, but argh, I'm frustrated! I am going to keep those two days off of work, and will partake in the convention virtually. I know it won't be the same, but, at least I'll be able to absorb it real time.

Update in Taekwondo...the kids broke some boards this week and earned a red stripe for their white belt. I'm so excited for them! Classes are on hiatus for a little bit with the schools needing to get ready for classes to begin, but I know both kids will be anxious to get back to it next month.

G spent Friday with Grandma Deb at the Dakota County Fair...and it sounds like they had a blast! Lots of fun things to look at, games to play, great food to eat, and even a few rides. The weather has been really nice lately (we could still use a lot of rain) so it hasn't been as hot and muggy as it was earlier in the summer. Perfect weather to be outside enjoying the end of summer!

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Goodbye Sweet Spanky

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