Maggie has been riding the balance bike for about a year now. It didn’t take her long to figure out that if she had pedals she could keep up with Will and Amelia a little more easily. Recently, when biking, she’d say “I want a Dora pedal bike like Faye so I can keep up.” Last weekend she decided it was time to bring out the pedal bike and give it a try at Oak Tree Park. Twenty minutes later she was off and riding a bike. Awesome!
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August was full of time at the pool and running through fountains to stay cool.
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The kids started school August 12th. Amelia is in the 4th grade, Will is in the 1st grade, and Margaret is in preschool three mornings a week this year.
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Margaret either bikes or walks to her school.
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On this particular morning she was using binoculars to find her way. (It took a little longer.)
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Will lost his second front tooth within the first week at school. He was thrilled because he got to wear his tooth home in a “tooth necklace” from the school nurse.
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Dave and I spent our date night at the Missouri Botanical Gardens viewing the Japanese lanterns.
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We spent a couple weeks of July in Washington visiting the Knellekens. Luckily we caught some of the activity on camera. What fun!
We swam, kayaked, and enjoyed Clear Lake. A highlight was Amelia learning to water-ski!!!!
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Dave came for the second half and we spent a long weekend in Wenatchee with Hilary, Nick, and Easton.
We hiked.
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Amelia swam in the cool mountain water.
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And the kids had fun with their cousin Easton,
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and Uncle Nick and Aunt Hilary.
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I was able to see Michelle and Caroline, friendships going on almost three decades!
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Our last Eatonville adventure was our annual trip to NW Trek with Great-Aunt Linda.
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It was a great trip and we can’t wait to go back next year!
For seven 6-oz containers
For the yogurt starter I buy a container of plain yogurt, portion it out in ice cube trays, freeze and save for when making yogurt.
1. Remove 2 frozen yogurt cubes and let thaw at room temperature while getting everything going. One can also microwave on low power to thaw, do not heat at high temperture or the culture could die.
2. Heat 4 cups of milk to 185 degrees over medium heat, whisking frequently to prevent scalding.
3. At 185 degrees, remove from heat and add 1/3 cup dry milk, about 3 T white sugar or other sweetener to taste, and 1 tsp vanilla. Whisk well to combine.
4. Let sit until the temperature is between 95-105 degrees.
5. Add the yogurt culture and whisk well. Pour into yogurt containers and let incubate for 6-9 hours.
6. Refrigerate and enjoy!