First it's Lucas' turn to hang out in the “Spiral speedway” in the basement.

Now it's Abbie's turn.

Abbie shows off a cute summer outfit from Ashley P.

Chuck and Lucas test the newly-opened light rail train in Minneapolis. Approved!

Piano lessons, anyone?

For a change, Abbie dishes it out to Lucas in the tub.

Dad's all set for some exercise. Lucas often helps out by “powering” along up steep hills.

We're not sure what this game is, but it occupied both kids for at least 15 minutes.

Vrroom vrroom!

Lucas' birthday present from Janet and Eric was this firetruck kite. Here we give it a test run at Weaver Lake Elementary School.

Lucas never met a digger he didn't like.

Both kids were entranced watching a ladybug's progress across the pebbles.

Check out the cool birthday present from Aunt Teresa!

Look at the cute dress from Aunt Teresa!

Abbie gets comfy with a book during some down-time on a Mommy/Abbie day.

After Abbie's haircut, her stylist decided she needed to try braids for a change.

Lucas and Abbie prepare to catch the balls thrown by Tom. Notice how carefully they keep their eyes on the balls.

Abbie's all set to go for a spin on the kiddie merry-go-round at ValleyFair.

Abbie takes the business of driving very seriously while Lucas just sits back to enjoy the ride.

Another ride at ValleyFair. This time the bumblebee seems to be having the most fun.

Here comes engineer Lucas!

We weren't sure Abbie enjoyed her ride on the flying fish -- until she asked to do it again!

Go, Mommy!

The full-size merry-go-round is a favorite for Abbie...

...and Lucas and Mommy, too!

Sparky the seal goes to visit the doctor during a show at Como Zoo in St. Paul.

Looks like Lucas is picking up Grandma Day's hobby!

Fore!

Lucas lines up his shot during a mini-golf outing.

Running up and down the hill helped burn off some energy before lunch during a playdate with Katelyn (friend from daycare).

Abbie plays with a nesting toy while wearing Lucas' hat.

Abbie tests the "pock pocks" on her new raincoat, thanks to Grandma Day.

All aboard the shuttle to the fairgrounds for an outing to the Minnesota State Fair!

Wheeeeeee!

More rides, this time at the State Fair. Funny how these cars need two steering wheels to keep them going the right direction.

Daddy and Abbie take a self-portrait during the sky ride at the Fair.

Turning 40 was pretty hard on Chuck...

Lucas tests out the riding tractor at his friend Max's house.

So does Abbie.

Chuck tickles Abbie and Lana Varsanyi (Janet & Eric's daughter).

Abbie has some growing to do to fill Robin's shoes.

Abbie and Daddy get silly in the ball pit at the Maple Grove Community Center.