Monthly Archives: August 2010

Makin’ a Splash!

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There is nothing “cooler” to do on a hot day than visit a splash pad! This free splash pad located in St. Louis Park is fenced in– which works out wonderfully! Children easily know their boundaries and it feels like an open space, without overwhelming parents. There are ample trees for shade, a “clean” port-a-potty and playground with picnic benches. There are only three large umbrellas to sit in the share at the splash pad, so get there early or come after 1p.m. (when everyone clears out a bit and daycares round up their kids to go back to the site). Be sure to bring a bucket or two, but label it as they like to disappear in thin air! It your caffeine fix on your way at the Caribou right off Minnetonka Boulevard!

NNO

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Cutest Little Firemen Around!
This was the first year that our neighborhood didn’t celebrate National Night Out– and the first year I wasn’t involved in any coordinating efforts. Life has simply gotten busier and busier for everyone, or it would appear so. We were hoping to celebrate in Otsego, but after I checked on our city web site, I came to learn that there was no news about NNO on it. Bummer! We were disappointed. So, I came to learn that the city of Maple Grove (about 20 minutes south of us) was having a free pre-celebration for NNO at their community center! It was AWESOME! The event not only was geared to kids, but they had numerous free things to do. Maple Grove is always organized as seems to have it together! Of course, the fire department was a hit through the perspective of my boys! Thanks, Maple Grove! Though we don’t live in your community, we feel a little closer to you now.