Tuesday,
August 24
Bikers on the Collinsville bike trail.Jared and John arrived about the time we woke up and spent the day with us.

Grandpa put all the bikes (Grandma and Grandpa’s too!) in the white truck. Galen and John rode in the car with Grandma, and Jared and I got to ride with Grandpa to the “River Trail”. 		 
     
Karlie, John, Jared, & Grandpa on the Collingsville Bridge. Come into the picture, Galen.  
     
We all rode our bikes on the paved trail beside the Farmington River. It’s a big river with a water fall. Jared and I did really well on our two wheel bikes without training wheels. We had snacks and lunch along the way. We were tired and ready for quiet time after all that exercise.  
     
In the afternoon we played outside. Jared said this was the biggest yard ever!  
     
Karlie, Galen, Jared, & John on the swing set.  
     
Later, we all went to Linda’s pool again. Today I was the underwater Olympic Gold Medalist. I discovered goggles and could SEE under the water! Jared, John, and I had lots of fun jumping into the water. Galen, Jared, John, & Grandma had a water kicking contest to see who could splash the best. I think Grandma won.  
     
Karlie with the pink goggles. Grandma, John, & Karlie in the pool.  
     
Galen loved the tub toys and pretended to wash his hair. Grandpa read us stories.