The girls wanted to decorate with a summer theme for the ward bike parade. So we went with a fishing theme ~ sailboat, fisherman, fish and mermaid. PC @caroleelovell

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The customary inaugral school picture. Lydia will be solo for the first time in elementary as a 3rd grader and Audrey braving the middle school as a 5th grader

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People keep saying, "I bet you are so exited for school to start." But honestly, I would love a few more weeks of summer vacation. We have played hard and had lots of fun. I feel like we are just getting started on summer fun. I have selfish motives too, Audrey and Lydia are really helpful with the new baby and I am going to miss having them home during the day. :'(

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Bedtime at our house means chapter books with dad. The others have to lay in bed and listen but Evelyn gets to multitask and do a little tummy time while she stimulates her brain.

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This is what a swim meet in Idaho looks like...

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I braved the world with all 5 and took the kids to Celebrate Youth today (a big back to school carnival at the park). I am jealous of Russ, oh to be young and well rested again!

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This was happening 13 years ago today. I never could have imagined the great things in store for us and I am excited to see what's coming in the next 13 and beyond.

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Don't know that she can help herself, but this little girl smiles a lot. I finally managed catch the end of this one.

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Her first week flew by much too fast. I can't get enough of her sweetness!

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One very loved little girl

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