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Hot Diggity Dog

Jul17

Happy National Hot Dog Month!

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Since Lily is at camp this week, we had dinner at one of Navy’s favorite places, Coney Dog Cafe.

Navy ordered his usual, a plain hot dog and chips. I got my usually, a Chicago dog!

It is so hard to find a decent Chicago dog, especially outside of a sports venue. I usually get one when we go to a baseball game, but I was so happy to find a local Chicago dog that didn’t come with the price of admission.

We both ordered root beer floats. There’s just something about root beer and hot dogs that go together. And, you can never go wrong with ice cream!

We haven’t been able to visit this place as much as we used to. Navy and I have made it our special spot. We’ve been going here together since we was 4 and in preschool.

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Address: 357 Lincoln Hwy, New Haven, IN 46774

National Ice Cream Day

Jul16

Happy National Ice Cream Day!

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Today, we took Lily to Girl Scout camp, so we stopped along the way to celebration National Ice Cream Day. It also happens to be National Ice Cream Month!

We went to yo 2 go in Columbia City. Yes, it’s frozen yogurt, and not technically ice cream, but we haven’t been here in forever!

I have tried the Vanilla and Orange Sorbet.  I really wish that they would have Cake Batter on my visits. Their topping selection doesn’t have all of the fresh fruits that I would like, but there are other goodies that make up for it (mini peanut butter cups, lots of different nuts, crushed Butterfingers).

I love that they have higher quality spoons that we can take home and wash, as opposed to the plastic spoons that many places have. We save our spoons from each visit. The kids love using them at home.

I also really love that this is a small town, family owned business. They started it due to their own son’s dairy allergy.  There’s the sweet story here.

Directions
130 W Van Buren St, Columbia City, IN 46725

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Sunday Sundae on a Monday

Jul10

Happy National Ice Cream Month!

Just Cream - Ice Cream Boutique

Yesterday was so busy and exhausting that we were too tired after our guests left. We didn’t want to drag two kids out for ice cream. National ice cream month or not. It was not worth it.

I’m glad we waited.

I asked around for some recommendations for unique ice cream spots that we hadn’t been to yet. The Internet never disappoints!

My only complaint was that we went at a peak time, around 7pm. While there wasn’t a line to get ice cream, all of the indoor seating was full. We sat outside, thankfully, it wasn’t hot or humid.

I really wish that I would have looked at the menu a little more in-depth before ordering. I went strictly with an ice cream cone in mind. I completely ignored their coffee offerings! I definitely need to make a return trip to try those!

Connect with Just Cream-Ice Cream Boutique on Facebook and Instagram.
Address: 338 E Dupont Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825

Swans at Sunset

May12

Swans in the Sunset at Crooked Lake

We spent some time at Crooked Lake. It was nice to be away from the drama and stress of moving to a new house. Not having to deal with the normal day-to-day of everything. It was a short lived break, but much needed!

Summer is Over

Aug21

I can’t believe that it is time to go back to school. Summer flew by quickly for us. It seemed faster than in years past.

Our last weekend of freedom, we really wanted to live it up. No lounging around the house packing backpacks and going over supply lists.

We escaped to the beach!

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Navy at Crooked Lake

Saturday was spend splashing around Crooked Lake. The kids made friends with other kids playing in the water. It wasn’t crowded. The water was calm.

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Sunset at Crooked Lake

The sunset was amazing.

Sunday included a picnic and swimming at Pokagon State Park. Lily made friends with a few other girls. They were doing underwater handstand tricks.

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Lily at Pokagon

Navy stayed closer to me. We played and splashed in the water. He was venturing out a little further in the water, then we’d dunk ourselves.

It was a fun was to spend our last weekend before school starts. Low key and close to home. We just got to spend time together and not deal with the craziness of the coming year.