Bike Trail

We hit our favorite bike trail Sunday night, and the kids all rode their big-wheel trikes down the path as fast as their little legs would carry them.

See them way down there?

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They wouldn’t stay still long enough for a decent picture!

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Danny was eager for his turn:

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Afterwards, we had dinner and ice cream outside where the kids enjoyed picking flowers (a.k.a. weeds):

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Notice Becky’s shiner on her left eye?  Poor kid knocked into her brother’s hard head the other day.  Good thing she likes the color purple!

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Mr. Blue Eyes

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Paddling into the Sunset

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Beat the Heat

It’s been hot here.  Really hot.  And the hole in the backyard isn’t quite cutting it!  So we found some water. 

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And an ice cream parlor. 

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So now our bodies are cool and our tummies are full.  That’s a good combination!

Family Vehicle

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A “Hole” Lotta Fun

I’m still not convinced we need a pool – the building process, and the resulting hole, is serving to be sufficiently entertaining for my family (although not quite as refreshing as a pool would be on these super hot days)!

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Play Fetch

Who needs a dog when you have a kid who can play fetch with himself?

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Road Trip

Last Friday, I had the opportunity to drive up to Boston to spend the day with my friend Ashley and her family and attend a night of VBS.  I was a bit nervous about taking all the kids on a road trip by myself, but it went really well.  I got to see Ashley’s lovely home, ooh and ahh over her adorable son, and spend time with Christians I haven’t seen in a while.  It was a wonderful day, driving and all!

Uriah and the boys (don’t you think he’d be a natural with twins?!):

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Ashley’s nieces were visiting, and they were a huge help with the kids:

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Ashley took us to a great nearby park, and Danny gave it his vote of approval – especially the sandbox:

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Ashley sent me this picture she took of our boys together.  They don’t look so sure of each other now, but just you wait and see – they’ll be best buds!

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Breaking Ground

We’re starting excavation on a pool installation.  I think Jimmy would rather watch a constant construction scene than swim in a pool!  

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All Wet

Jimmy’s newest hobby: Watering the rocks (and himself)!

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