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These past weeks have been heavy.  I've been shaken to my very core. I've had some difficult conversations with my kids.  They didn't all go well.  I think my kids left more confused than when I started.  I should have used Joy's article Eight Skils for Talking to Your Kids About Race as a guide. It was written last year after the Baltimore disaster.  When you read the article, replace Baltimore with Philando's name and it's very relevent.

During this heavy time, it's importnat to make some memories with our families. Making memories can be a lot of work, or it can be creating simple traditions.  

Normally, I don't want things to be too much effort, but this past week, we decided to try making homemade ice cream.  You can check out our pictures on instagram.

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On Wednesday, July 27, we will choose a winner and in the July 28 newsletter, the winner will be announced.

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Here are some simple traditions that we have started.

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• Weekly Beach Day
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• Grilling and Eating Supper Outside
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• Watching specific shows in the evenings together (we don't do this during the school year)
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• Playing 'Where's Waldo' in Linden Hills or on Grand Avenue.
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• Family Bike Rides

Don't miss out what is happening this summer!