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Sam's karate lesson.

Sam and I at the movie "Planes"

Henry in an unusual pose.

At the Mall of America.

Tour guide 

Sam trying out some rides in the amusement park at Mall of America.

Caleb and Abbie loved the bumper cars!!

Another funny Henry pose.

"I found a rock!"

Caleb and Abbie had their caricatures done at the State Fair. 

Moving. Packing. Resting.

At the State Fair on a 100 degree day!!

Do you see Caleb's posture? he follows directions to the letter!

Fun summer days!

so much sand. and they love it!

I know there's a nakey hinder in this picture, but its such a great action shot of how the kids love to play with their cousins!

Project: paint a box to look like a barn, cut some doors and windows, and play in it. FUn!

The dog killed a chicken, so Mike beheaded it. 

Then Mike plucked it, and cut the meat out. 

Caleb is proudly holding the breasts. :) 

My reaction to it all. 

Tyler loves the kitties. 

Im usually holding Henry and rocking him to sleep, so its amazing I got a shot of this squirmy guy actually sleeping in my arms!

One of those days,......

Another one of those days. Caleb ran over Sam with his bike. Accidentally. 

Sam's karate class. 

After-school, apple-picking fun. 

He's growing so fast!!

"Mom, Dad, you guys have been going through tough times like Henry crying and Tyler makes messes. We all have bad things happen."  A sweet note Caleb left Mike and I after a long day of moving and unpacking. :)

Tried out some new hair styles on Abbie- this was one of them...

Date night!