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These two are so incredibly awesome. Just get the two of them alone together and let the fun begin. Even a quick trip to Kroger is fun for them! They love each other. And, oh, how I adore them.
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I believe I already posted this photo at some point, but this deserves a re-post. I mean, really? Does it get any cute than that?
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A jaunt to one of our most favorite (and free!) places! Maymont! It's the perfect picnic spot.
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Our first trip of the summer to Busch Gardens! And James' first time there...
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James supervising the ice cream maker.
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'The triplets' (people actually ask me that!) decided to have a 'carnival' which included games, prizes, a gymnastics performance. Cute!
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Much time at the lake. Since we chose not to vacation this summer in light of our major travels in March (a-hem, to get a little someone and bring him home), slipping away to my parents' at the lake a few times this summer was especially nice.
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Jimmy Jam discovers the Gator!
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Bowling with friends to beat the heat!
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Our second trip to Busch Gardens -- with Mimi, Ashton, Gramma, Megan and Mason in tow!
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Sweet time with our dear friends, the Johnsons.
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Lunch at Daddy's work so his co-workers could meet James. We can't go to Genworth without going to see the waterfall. And acting crazy.
(I decided against one of the kids holding James on the rocks!)
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Dinner at the Schwarz's. Such a nice evening.
Of course a night isn't complete without the boys romping and rolling a bit!
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A visit to Aunt Karen's -- always a fun time!
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James soaking up the rays. This sweet shot was taken by Payton. :)
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What a treat! A double rainbow!
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This was one of the highlights of our summer! Welcoming home our friends, the Rackleys, with their three new children from Russia. Just look at this precious family! God is mighty and good.
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James is ready to celebrate our church's 15th anniversary!
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An afternoon at the mall with the Piehls. James' first ride on the beloved train!
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The zoo to feed the giraffes. Our most favorite thing to do at the zoo! They are so amazing.
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Elmo's fresh from the bath!
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Friends came over to visit and brought their pet duck! Yup, that's right. She was actually so fun! But she did poop all the time. Glad she stayed in the kitchen on the hardwood floors 'cause we were running for the baby wipes!
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A spontaneous visit with the Piehls after they spent the day at the lake and then joined us for dinner.
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Of course I can't leave out the real bang that ended the summer!
Brooks and Jackson started kindergarten!
Getting ready to head into the school.
They did it! They survived their first day!
Let's just say things are better this week than the last several weeks. Brooks and Jackson have not wanted to go in the mornings, but have done great while at school. I suppose that's the most important thing. They can give us all the grief they want, but don't give your teachers grief! :)
And the final mention...we pulled the plug. Meet Tiny, the newest Beam Team mobilizer.
They were so excited when the call finally came that it was in!
And there you have it! That's our Summer 2012 in a photographic nutshell!
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