We made it through the last month of summer vacation! We seemed to have an extra long summer this year because of moving and changing schools which was great for the kids, but I am glad that we are getting back into school and a routine! Anyway, August was spent mostly at home just being bored! That's what summer is all about, right? We did have a great visit from Brian and Suzanne and then Matt's family came into town the same weekend! We really enjoyed seeing our family!
We celebrated Lydia's first birthday this month, too! This year has gone by so fast (as they all usually do, it seems). We are so grateful for this crazy baby in our family! She is walking around, climbing on everything, and really just thinks she's one of the big kids. She keeps us laughing all the time and is just adorable. Happy first birthday, Lydia! We love you!
A major highlight for Matt and Caleb was going to the Michigan 400 NASCAR race. Our friend won 4 tickets through work and invited Matt and Caleb to go with him and his son. They had so much fun! It was a great experience that I don't think they will ever forget!
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| Our former Pittsburgh-now-Minnesota visitors! |
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| Detroit, Michigan skyline |
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| Grab your gun...it's Detroit! |
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| Baseball Park |
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| Detroit Lions Football Stadium |
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| Ford World Headquarters |
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| Having fun on the Carousel |
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| He was disappointed with the horse he had to ride...totally bummed! |
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| She's having fun! |
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| Our cute baby girl! She loves to push the buttons on that truck and dance to the music. |
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| Fun times at the Monroe County Fair! |
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| On the cop motorcycle! |
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| Alora's turn! |
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| Emily's turn! |
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| They had this awesome batmobile-style car on display. |
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| Emily is ready to go and play! |
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| We went to the walking bridge in downtown Monroe. |
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| At Calder's dairy in Monroe. They have some yummy ice cream! |
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| Funny birthday girl!! |
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| Happy Birthday, Lydia! |
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| She got this stroller for her birthday and loves it! |
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| Daddy and his birthday baby! |
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| Happy 1st Birthday, Lydia Jean! |
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| Not quite sure what to do with that huge cake! |
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| She definitely figured it out! Yummy! |
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| Fun day at the pool! |
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| Caleb got these earmuffs for the NASCAR race and loved just wearing them around the house! |
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| Almost the whole fun group! Missing Leslie and our kids (on the Carousel). |
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| Daddy and Caleb ready for the NASCAR race! |
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| While the boys were away we had a girls' night and painted our nails, made chocolate chip cookies, and watched Anne of Green Gables. I loved spending time with my girls! |
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| Caleb and Lydia reading a book! So cute! |
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| Hiding under the table. |
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| She had to get shots at the doctor's office but seemed to be okay after the sucker! |
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| Her new baby doll from Grandma April! She loves it! |
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| Her turn in the baby stroller! |
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| Time for a big kid carseat! Where did my baby go?! |
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| Helping Daddy fix the bikes. |
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| Matthew surprised me with an Oregon Ducks front license plate! Love it! |
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| There was a car show/concert at the retirement home across the street so the kids got their blankets and were watching it! So cute! |
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| This kid will climb into anything! |
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| Emily learned how to ride her bike without training wheels! She is awesome! |
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| What a rockstar! Love this independent girl! |
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