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Waconia has a pretty nice beach.
We’ve only been to the beach one other time since we’ve lived in Waconia and that was for picnic. But today we decided to check it out and go for a swim.
Waconia Beach
The setup is very nice, there is play equipment and picnic tables on the grass and there is plenty of beach for everyone. There are even big umbrellas scattered across the beach to keep you cool.
It’s also free, as long as you don’t drive. If you drive, then it’s $5 to park which isn’t to bad.
Hello – Goodbye – Lily on her truck.
Lily’s truck that she like to ride around is all Lily, or daddy, powered.
It’s a good morning to bounce.
Every morning Lily wakes up with a lot of energy and bounces in her crib. That means she’s a happy little girl and it’s going to be a great day.
I wish I could jump on the bed every morning. That looks like fun!
101 Things To Do With Your Toddler
Looking for something to do with your toddler? Here are 101 ideas! Some of them you already do and others are a little weird. All look like fun though.
- Color
- Blow Bubbles
- Play Hide-and-Seek
- Peek-a-Boo
- Play Chase
- Do Finger-plays
- Sing a song
- Collect rocks in a basket
- Make an obstacle course out of cushions and/or furniture
- Make a fort out of cushions and sheets
- Go for a Walk
- Make a Car out of a Box (it’s not just a box)
- Read a book
Indoor picnic turns into a food fight.
Since it was so hot out, we decided to have a picnic inside. I laid down a blanket and we brought out chips, drinks and sandwiches.
Within 5 minutes Lily picked up a bag of chips and dumped them all over. Then we had to pick them all up; well most of them up. And of course eat some along the way.
Then she grabbed a bag of kettle corn and turned it upside down. It didn’t all fall out, so she shook the bag and swung it around until it was empty.
We now have a water garden.
Lily in her rain boots.
Thanks to all the rain, we now have a water garden. However Lily doesn’t seem to mind.
First day of swim lessons.
Yesterday was Lily’s first day of swim lessons and she had quite a bit of fun.
Safari Island
These parent & toddler swim lessons are to get the little ones use to the water.
We got there a little early and Lily headed right into the water to play. She has no issues with the water, but she does try to go and do just as she does out of the water not realizing that it’s different.
Cartoon: You can only do this with boys.
It’s so true. (via)
Lily loves the water this year.
Last year Lily wanted little to do with the water when we were at the beach in San Diego. Over the weekend we visited Lake Ann Park in Chanhassen and this time she had no issues when it came to water.
At first we thought she’d freak out because her socks go wet, but it didn’t faze her. Then we got her to take them off and go barefoot and once again, she didn’t care.
She ran up and down the beach, played in the sand and even laughed it off when she nearly fell face first into the water.
Minneapolis Morning
We headed down to the farmers market at the Guthrie this morning and then took a stroll across the stone arch bridge.
Lily overlooking the water.
Guthrie Theater
St. Anthony Falls
We even stopped by the Minneapolis Public Library which is the first time I’ve been there since they re-did it. Turns out it has a really nice kids area and a kids bathroom that has a mini toilet and sink which Lily thought was pretty fun.
It was a great morning for being out and about and it was fun to be downtown for a little while as we don’t make it there very often.
