We spent the afternoon at the “beach” today…yes, there are places called beaches here in Minnesota – man-made, filtered ponds with gritty sand surrounding them. (Nothing like the ocean fronts that David and I have been spoiled with for most of our lives) I’ve been heard saying more than once that I would never swim in such things. The idea of swimming in a lukewarm pond was never very appealing to me…I much prefer the crisp, refreashing coldness of the ocean. But…well, maybe I’m just becoming a Minnesotan… I don’t know. Anyway, we had a fantastic time. Although, even though I dilligently reapplied sunscreen on the kids every couple of hours, I forgot about my back. Ouch!