"I need a shower"

Claire said she needed a shower after watching Beth and our neighbors compete in the Triloppet triathlon (kayak, trail run, mountain bike) this past weekend. It was 95 degrees and very humid!😓

Fishing champion

Alley caught the most fish today with grandpa. She however really didn't like that we caught these poor fish then dragged them through the water by their lip.

Baby Charlie

Alley wasn't sure she was ready to babysit

Hanging out

At the National Zoo in DC

Cousins

Breanna shared a room with Alley and Claire in DC- we missed Megan who was working on a play in Fargo.

Amethyst

At the Smithsonian - Amethyst is her birthstone.

Last day of school

At Aquila Park - with Alley's teacher Ms Robinson

Dance Recital

Alley's third year of dance recitals. Here she is with her competition Jazz team that she became very close with.