Family Recipes and More - Stephanie

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My happy little Kyle.

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Clay hurt his finger in gym.  We thought it was broke.

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After this injury healed, he did the same thing to a finger on his other hand.

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It's been so cold!  Look at our lawn!

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Clay's always looking for something to do.  This is homemade puff paint- flour, water, salt & tempra.

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My boys burning off some energy.

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Kyle bouncing a ball, one handed!

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Clay shoots one in!

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Another "gotta do something" project.  Lego duplicate.

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If only I could get this kid to cheer up.

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We went to the Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey Circus.

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AWESOME seats!  4th row!

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The tickets were a Christmas gift from Grandma Joan.  Thanks!

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These acrobats had me so nervous!  I was afraid they'd miss & splat.  They were landing on these beams/ each others shoulders.

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I kept gasping.  Clay told me to relax & enjoy the show!

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You couldn't pay me enough money to get in here.

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As if tight rope walking isn't hard enough, how about doing it with someone on your head?

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This is a woman dangling upside down, by 1 foot, from a bar suspended from a motorcycle, up on a wire. The driver is doing a handstand.  Crazy!!

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The elephants

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Baby elephant!  So cute.

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Grande Finale/ Exit.  GREAT show!!

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Kyle's friend Jackson invited him to the fair.

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Kyle had a great time!

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He thinks we should all go next time.

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Does Jackson look familiar? They've been on the same baseball team a couple of times.

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Clay decorating a cake for the superbowl.

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Clay with his finished masterpiece.

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Kyle is famous for his Banana Cream Pies. Whenever I take him shopping he asks me to buy the ingredients.

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Scott planted 2 palms & this valencia orange tree.

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Clay found an ity bity turtle in our yard.

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Opening Day at East Bay Little League. Scott is coaching both teams.

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Clay's 2009 All-Star Team is presented with a Baseball to go on display for winning districts.

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The boys got dogs for Valentine's Day. Clay didn't want his. Kyle took it. Named them Max & Cuddles.

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Cuddling with Sandy. She's been so much better behaved since Christmas!

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Leaving first base
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Run Clay Run
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Coach Dad on 3rd giving Clay advice
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Putting on catchers gear
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Clay catching
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Clay playing 1st base
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I'm ready
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He's looking so old
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Throw it! I'll get him out!
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Clay playing for Little League Cubs
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What?! (bad call ump)
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Kyle playing for Little League Grasshoppers
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The bundt
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Kyle's on 3rd
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In the field
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Kyle's up to bat
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Kyle bundts
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Kyle on 1st, Coach Dad in orange
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Kyle on 2nd base
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On base & ready to run
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Kyle runs in for the score!
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Kyle in the field
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In the Dugout: my favorite Grasshopper
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A day at the beach.

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MiMi & the boys.

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Venturing out into the cold water.

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Biggest splash of the day.

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Dad.

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My Kyle.

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Mr. Clay.

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MiMi. What a beautiful day!

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MiMi.

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Papa & the boys.

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Papa's always cleaning a car. Kyle helped.

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Clay loves playing basketball with Papa.

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Clay said he's pretty good at it.

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Clay's game at Plant City Stadium.

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The Fishhawk 12Under Travel Team. Woo-hoo!

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My Clay baby.

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Out on the field.

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MiMi & Papa in the stands.

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So handsome.

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Clay on 1st base.

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Get him out!

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Cool playing at the stadium.

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Coloring Easter eggs with MiMi.

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Kyle's friend Noah was with us too.

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Pretty marbelized eggs.

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Ready for Easter egg hunt sponsored by MiMi.

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And they're off!

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Checking out his loot.

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Mom's girlfriends (& men) joined us for Easter.

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Take 2. So nice to be together!

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Mom, Kathy & Annette.

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Went strawberry picking.

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Dad hadn't picked strawberries since he was a kid.

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See how the strawberry beds are raised? Nice.

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The strawberries were SO plentiful! My cutie pie Kyle.

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Strawberries as far as the eye can see.

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It was out in the country. These horses bordered the strawberry field.

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We loved having MiMi & Papa visit!

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The strawberries were only 50 cents a pint! So we went back the next day for more.

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MiMi's done this before.

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We picked a 25 PINTS of strawberries!

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Strawberry picking experts.

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Making jam.

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Add sugar and stir, stir, stir.

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I ladeled into the jars, Mom screwed on the lids.

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We made over 32 jars of jam!

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MiMi & I also made strawberry popsicles, muffins, shortcake...

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Time to cool off!

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Clay does the jump & catch.

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Kyle's turn on the jump & catch.

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Cooled off. The water's been between 89 & 94.

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Clay.

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Happy (early) bday to Clay...

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Bday with Grandma Joan.

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Taking in a little league game.

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Clay points to his name on the championship ball hanging at the field.

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Clay pitching.

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Grandma Joan & Kyle watching the game.

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Grandma Joan & her favorite East Bay players.

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We chartered a boat & went fishing with MiMi & Papa.

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Clay's a little taller than MiMi :)

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Out on the water.

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Let's fish!

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Dad caught the first fish of the day.

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A sight you never thought you'd see: MiMi fishing!

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Didn't take long for her to catch one.

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It was windy & cold. Captain gave Mom his coat. It was just a tad too big :)

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Scott and his catch.

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Captain shared this with the guys.

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Clay and his grouper.

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Kyle and a mackerel.

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Scott and his grouper.

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Mansions line the coast.

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Dad.

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Mom & Dad reeled these in at the exact same time!

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Holy Mackerel we caught a lot of mackerel!

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Using a towel because they were slimy.

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Moving to a new location.

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Mmm. Ostrich.

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Look what Mom reeled in!

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Somehow Captain got her to hold it!

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Reeling in a shark.

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Scott caught one too.

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Another angle. It was a shark hot spot!

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Dad & I.

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Kyle wouldn't touch his shark, so Captain held it for him.

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Cheese!

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Mom & I. It warmed up a little, but stayed windy.

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Captain shows Clay how to hold his shark.

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Clay caught the biggest shark!

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Smile!

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Dad helps Scott unhook his 2nd shark.

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Scott's getting comfy handling sharks.

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The whole gang.

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MiMi & Kyle pose for a shot while our fish get cleaned in the background.

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We caught a lot of mackerels!

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What a windy fishy day!

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Kyle's up to bat

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Kyle's ready

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Kyle made a lizard out of playdough

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Clay's up to bat

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Kyle likes playing with KK & Charlie

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Clay playing with his travel team

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Clay pitching

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Clay pitching

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Kyle and buddies

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Kyle & his friend Jake

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Clay on first

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Bobby loves Kyle

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Clay's All Star Team 2010

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Our friends the Janacek's came down from NY.

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They invited us to their resort to go in the lazy river.

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Michael

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Kyle

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Clay

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We floated until we wrinkled up & Kyle cut his foot.

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Camera Shy Kyle, Michael & Car Sick Clay

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At Universal Studios

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Michael, Terri & Mark

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Saw Blue Man Group!

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Then we dined at NASCAR Sports Grille

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NASCAR's arcade: defeating the strong man

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Clay's 2010 All Star Team

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Clay pitching

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winning

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Clay is up to bat

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Clay with his friend Michael Hubert

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Clay & his proud Daddy

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Madeline & Lucas on the old tricycle.

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Making chalk roads.

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Aliyah feeling shy

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Caleb not so shy

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Mr. Lucas

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Mom cleaning the pool

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Christa came over with little Anthony

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The cousins cool off with popsicles.

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Ready for some water?

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Swinging though the pool

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Feeling quiet. Aliyah & Lucas

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Not so quiet Madeline & Caleb

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Papa chilling on a noodle

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Anthony cools off with Bri

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Lucas eating

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Pool side chat: Mom, Christa, Renee & Bri

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Christa & Anthony

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Christa & Anthony

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Aliyah gets a hug from big brother Caleb. She was so shy with me.

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Madeline & Caleb make a great pair.

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Uncle Johny stopped by with Bradey.

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Mmm. Watermelon.

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Nice to hear Bri on the piano.

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Madeline got cozy on the rug next to Bri & the piano to draw.

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Lucas preffered this position for listening to Bri play piano.

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Sharing fave youtube videos.

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Lucas & his lego tower.

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Madeline with The Worlds Longest String Bean, imported from Boston by Uncle Bri.

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Scott shucking (is that how you spell it?!) corn for dinner.

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Mom watering her vegetable plants.

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Up at the barn.

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Inside the barn. Madeline watches Papa.

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Madeline picking wild flowers.

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Lucas & Stella.

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Love these boy & dog photos.

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This is the last one. Just thought they were so sweet together.

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My babies.

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Madeline having fun with Uncle Brian.

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Lucas is cool. The sidewalk says so.

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Lucas gets a little happy with Uncle Brian.

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Kyle playing his new Boston Red Sox Scrabble with MeMe.

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Lucas attacks Clay.

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Kyle has a waterballoon.

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Caleb is ready for the water balloon toss.

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Madeline & Caleb were water balloon toss partners.

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Aliyah didn't want to toss hers.

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Daddy got her to play.

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Happy Silly Summer Days with family. The Best!

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We went to Taughannock Falls Park in Ithaca, NY.

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Scott & the boys in front of a scenic spot.

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We made it through the drizzling rain!

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My wet boys.

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Daddy & Kyle

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So impressive!

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Massive rock wall

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On the playground- Uncle Bri is drinking a cup of coffee as he totters

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Stevie took us out on his boat

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Bri drove in from Boston

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Aliyah was bashful with me, but adored Kyle

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Caleb with his big cousin Clay

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Always photogetic Jaime. Did I spell that right?

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Clay & Papa hanging in the front of the boat

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MiMi and Bri

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Scott taking a snooze

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Woo-hoo! Tubing!

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Kyle watching from the boat

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yelling

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smiling

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2 thumbs up

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Brian taking it all in

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Jaime looking serious

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Stevie at the wheel

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A little windy on the tube. See Bri's hair?

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Watching Uncle Bri tube

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Aliyah preferred looking at herself in a little mirror

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Caleb watching Uncle Bri tube

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Jaime kneeboarding

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I like her reflection in the water

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Watching Jaime on the water

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Caleb on the kneeboard

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He was up for so long that we finally had to stop. Good job Caleb!

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On Hance Rd celebrating Al's bday

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Kaylyn and Zazoo, or is that Layla?

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Happy Birthday to Al

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Wonder what he wished for

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Playing pool at Joan's

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Clay gives Grandma some advice

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No fancy shots or anything by Kyle

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McKenzie is unimpressed

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Scott cheers his Mom on

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Grandma & her player agent

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Mini golfing with Grandma Joan & Grandpa Gary

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We went to the new Chucksters in Vestal. Nice water effects.

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Grandma & the boys

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An early bday party for Kyle

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Celebrating at Grandma Joan's

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Knewasser boys having lunch

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Al plays some pool

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Kyle & Al

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Grandma Mabes & Grandma Lillie chatting at the table

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Mike & Lisa

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Steve Little & Scott chatting in the living room

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Joan has taken a pic of all the kids on this step for the past few years. Running out of room on the step.

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Joan, Mom & Lisa chatting by the pool.

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Clay, Al & Zac in the water

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Al, 10

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Kyle, 11

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Clay, 12

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Zac, 13

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Wet basketball

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McKenzie is still unimpressed

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Clay has the ball

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No, Al has the ball

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Clay has the ball

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Zac blocks everyone

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Al's cute as can be

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My happy babies

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The Knewasser Boys: Alex, Kyle, Clay & Zachery

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Scott & his Mom

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Madeline watches as a balloon is opened up.

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Lucas is excited to see the balloon fill with air.

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If you've never been, you're right in the middle of the action.

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The balloon takes shape.

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Balloons rising up around us.

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Just before lift off.

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Madeline watches from Papa's shoulder.

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Madeline & Papa.

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Up in the air.

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Up goes the lighthouse.

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Momma & Bri

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Enjoying a sky full of assorted balloons.

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We had so much fun at Taughannock, that we went back for a 2nd day.

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Aliyah, Madeline & Caleb.

Caleb enjoying a warm smore.

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My sis & her honey.

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Interupting a conversation between Chuck & Scott

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The Barkwell Cousins!

Aliyah, Kyle, Madeline, Clay, Caleb & Lucas in the front.

LOVE IT!

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Playing a little baseball.

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Love the look on Caleb's face.  That ball doesn't stand a chance.

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Just a little windy.

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Such a little cutie.

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Her trademark crinkle nose smile.

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The girls climbing a rock.

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Dad relaxing.

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Aliyah walking the balance board.

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Madeline used to stick her tongue out like this all the time when she was a baby.

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Clay looks so big here.

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Chuck, Clay & Lucas looking timeless on the bridge.

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My babies.

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Renee, Lucas & Madeline in front of a gorge.

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Having fun with Lukey & Madeline

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Getting close to the water.

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So pretty.

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Me and my Renee!

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What a great day.

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Renee in the waterbed.  There wasn't much water here.

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MeMe & Madeline on the wooded trail.

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This fall is at the end of the trail.

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Our hiking crew.

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Mr. Lukey likes climbing.

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The kids wanted to walk back through the water. 

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This was nice walking here. 

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The beautiful Miss. Maddie

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Renee was our leader.  I was worried about falling & dropping my camera in the water.  I'm not that coordinated you know.

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Lukey on the waters edge.

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Renee & Renee Jr.

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My sis!  So pretty!

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Chuck & the kids.  Love this!  Wish I had one with Renee too.

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Look at those faces! You can feel love & hear the giggles!

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Another feel the love photo.  Look at those faces!  Always fun to attack big cous' Clay.

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Everybody loves boating with Uncle Stevie & Aunt Jaime!

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I think Kyle's smiling like Aliyah here.  No?

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Doesn't Renee look like a movie star here?!  Out on her yacht

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Aliyah & MeMe as the sun starts to set

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Aliyah & Papa having a serious? discussion

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Yes, fishing too!  No bites, but still.

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Kyle makes awesome lego spacecrafts.

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Science lab was so cool, they came home & made it again.

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Gatorland in Orlando, FL

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We went with our friends the Janaceks, from NY.

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Feeding the gators hot dogs.

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Read the sign.

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Mark thought he should toss Michael in.

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Feeding hotdogs to gators.

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I like how they use each other for support.

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The boys.

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Michael & snake.

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Clay & snake.

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Kyle no snake.

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There was also a petting zoo.

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All the animals loved Terri.

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Clay helping a goat that got stuck.

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Our almost teens.

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Taking a train ride through Gatorland.

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Gator Wrestling!

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Clay gave it a try.

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And Michael. Yes, it's real.

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And Kyle. Real, with mouth taped shut.

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Looking around the park.

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Scott, Steph, Terri & Mark

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We paid extra to handle this stinky raw meat.

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And toss it to the gators.

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Michael & Mark feeding the hungry gators.

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That guy with the stick was the only thing between us & them.

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Eating the meat.

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Kyle in Gatorland.

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The Janaceks.

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Me and Gator Guy. He was awesome.

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Getting cranky. Time to go.

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Bye Gatorland.

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Dinner. Japanese Hibachi Restaurant.

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Playing at the Janaceks time share.

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Can you hear him laughing?

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We have a winner.

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Taking a late night dip.

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There's a lizard on his head!

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Great to be with friends!

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Mom & Dad at Fishhawk Sports Complex, Lithia, FL.

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We walked while Clay warmed up for his baseball game.

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The grandpas watching Clay pitch.

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Clay doing a great job pitching.

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Watching the game.

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Kyle & friends wanted to go to the football party rather than watch Clay's game.

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This was EXTREMELY popular

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That's Kyle! Inside a giant "hamster ball"

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Tip it over & pour him out

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Kyle in the foam machine

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Too bad Clay missed his football party (he had a baseball game). Kyle had a blast.

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Kyle in heaven. Thank you MiMi & Papa.

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3 Generations of Knewasser.

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Joan & Scott at one of Clay's baseball games.

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Runners up in the tournament.

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Good job Clay!

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Clay & Grandma

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On our drive to NY, we stopped in NC.

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We stayed with Cousin Katie & fam in NC for a day.

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Rowan asked Clay to give him a push.

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Again, again & again.

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It was a lot of fun!

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One more swing photo.

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Last one. He's just so cute!

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Kyle hanging with Rockford on the front porch.

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Clay is very good with babies.

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Who's holding me?

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I like you!

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Kyle reverted to his youth. His early youth.

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Rowan was kind enough to let Kyle drive. The back seat was kinda small.

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Rockford is still looking good.

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I'm going down the slide!

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Such a cutie.

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weeee

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Clay has a thing for climbing trees.

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The 3 dogs got along.

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The boys & Stella.

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She charmed us all!

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Exchanging gifts.

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Clay rubbed glitter from his card all over his face. Pretty.

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Bill put it together.

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Clay & Kyle showed Rowan how to play with it.

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Rowan explains it to Clay.

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The Benckers: Stella, Kate, Rowan & Bill

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The Knewassers: Kyle, Steph, Scott & Clay

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Rowan likes Bobby. Bobby likes to sleep.

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Kate shows Stella her new toy.

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Kate & Stella.

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Kate is such a good Mommy.

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Rowan & Kyle had fun playing together.

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My love & I.

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Kate made a HUGE breakfast. Yum!

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Kyle saying goodbye to Stella.

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So nice to meet Stella & see the rest of the family.

January 2009
Scott & Clay found this puppy. After looking around, found out she was pushed out of a truck.

January 2009
Is it any surprise that we kept her? Scott named her Sandy.

January 2009
She ADORES Bobby.

January 2009
She was very shy.

January 2009
It didn't take long for her to feel comfortable & start acting like a normal pup- destroying everything. :)

January 2009
Bobby is SO calm. He's putting up with her high energy.

January 2009
Uncle Bri gave this 2000 piece puzzle to Clay for Xmas. We were addicted. Worked on it every day until we finished it.

January 2009
Clay is a Riverview Rocket. It's a travel team that plays year round.

January 2009
He likes baseball.

January 2009
Clay running around the pool. Most of our plants our ruined now from the cold weather.

January 2009
Sandy likes chasing Clay.

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Mom & Dad
Mom & Dad came to visit. Here we are at Dairy Queen. Feb 2009

Basketball
Clay had so much fun playing basketball with Papa. Feb 2009

Basketball
Kyle looks to see if Papa is open for the pass. I think he is. Feb 2009

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All eyes on the basketball. Feb 2009

Walking the dogs

Clay, MiMi & Kyle with Sandy & Bobby.  The dogs weren't cooperating.  Feb 2009

 

MiMi's Birthday!

Happy Birthday MiMi!  Feb 2009

Mom & Annette

Annette met up with us at our house.  Feb 2009

Dad Mom Annette Ron

Dad, Mom, Annette & Ron.  Feb 2009

MiMi & Sandy

MiMi walking Sandy.  It was nice to have someone walk the dogs with me.  Feb 2009

Mom Walk Sandy

Sandy is inquisitive.  She must stop to smell on a regular basis.  Feb 2009

Olive Garden

We went out to eat almost every day.  Here we are waiting for our table at Olive Garden.  Feb 2009

Power Plant

We took Mom & Dad to a nearby power plant.  Feb 2009

Power Plant

This place reaked!!  From now on, trips here will be referred to as "The Stinky Tour." Scott didn't smell a thing.  His nose is broke.  Feb 2009

Power Plant

Manatees are attracted here becuase the plant warms the surrounding water.  There were several manatees.  Feb 2009

Power Plant

It was a beautiful day- the sky was so blue.  The plant itself isn't so pretty.  Feb 2009

Baseball

Little League season has begun.  Feb 2009

Baseball

Scott is coaching Kyle's team. Clay likes "coaching" them too.  Feb 2009

Baseball

Clay giving Kyle words of encouragement.  Feb 2009

Baseball

Kyle is up to bat.  Feb 2009

Baseball

Scott in the dug out.  He's already put so much time into this, but he's loving it.  Feb 2009

Baseball

Kyle as the 1st baseman.  Feb 2009

Baseball

They lost 14 to 15.  It was a good game, great start to the season.  Scott talks to the team after the game.  Feb 2009

Clay & Kyle

My ever so serious children.  Feb 2009

Clay & Kyle

Boys will be boys.  Feb 2009

Clay & Kyle

It was finally warm enough to go back in the pool!  March 2009.

Clay & Kyle

Feel the love!!  Having loads of fun.  March 2009.

Clay

It was still too chilly for Mom, but the kids enjoyed it.  March 2009.

Clay Braves Baseball

Clay runs to 1st base durring a Braves game.   March 2009.

Clay

Clay's on 1st...   March 2009.

Clay Braves Baseball

Clay slides into home.  March 2009.

Clay Braves Baseball

Clay's turn to pitch.  March 2009.

Scott Angels Baseball

Scott in the dugout.  He's coaching Kyle's team this year.  March 2009.

Post Game

What to do after a game?  Go home & talk about it, of course.  March 2009.

Disney

Sunday's baseball was cancled so we went to Disney.  Took the boat ride.  March 2009.

Disney

Lock 'em up!  March 2009.

Disney

Been a while since we've been to Magic Kingdom.  Always cool to see Cinderella's Castle.  March 2009.

Disney

Scott thinks these pic props are stupid, but the kids think they're funny.  March 2009.

Fantasia Mini Golf

After Disney we went mini golfing.  Kyle, Scott, Clay.  March 2009.

Fantasia Mini Golf

We went to Disney's Fantasia Mini Golf.  BEAUTIFUL!!  Clay, Kyle, Scott.  March 2009.

Fantasia Mini Golf

The course was not only pretty, but challenging too.  Scott, Clay, Kyle.  March 2009.

Fantasia Mini Golf

See Clay smiling?  Scott was making fun of me (I was laying on the green for this pic).  March 2009.

Fantasia Mini Golf

Kyle on the bridge. 

Fantasia Mini Golf

They all played well, it was a tough course.  March 2009.

Fantasia Mini Golf

Look at the green.  Very hilly.  March 2009.

Fantasia Mini Golf

Dad's out on the edge of the course.  March 2009.

Fantasia Mini Golf

Kyle walks to the next hole.  March 2009.

Fantasia Mini Golf

Clay strikes The Thinker pose.  March 2009.

Fantasia Mini Golf

Kyle's turn doing The Thinker pose.  March 2009.

Fantasia Mini Golf

This was also a LONG course.  We were there for hours.  See the sun going down?  March 2009.

Fantasia Mini Golf

Kyle after a long fun day.  Time to go home.  March 2009.

Fantasia Mini Golf

Kyle with his keepsake golf ball.  March 2009.

The Cousins

Yippee!! The cousins are here!  The cousins are here!  March 2009.

Zach

Zach is ready to do something.  March 2009.

Zach

Zach playing basketball on the lanai.  March 2009.

Alex

Alex playing baseball in the front yard.  March 2009.

Alex

They spent a lot of time playing outside.  March 2009.

Mike & Scott

Mike & Scott chatting.  March 2009.

Alex

Alex rockin' on the guitar.  March 2009.

Alex & Kaylyn

Alex & Kaylyn.  Playing ImagineIff... Doesn't look like Al is doing well.  March 2009.

Kyle & Kaylyn

Kyle & Kaylyn showing off thier wild side- note the banana Kyle added to his hat.  Oh Kyle.  March 2009.

Alex & Kaylyn

Apparently Al doesn't like this question either.  March 2009.

Alex

Alex & Zach had fun scooting around the block.   March 2009.

The Cousins

Here they come!  Kyle, Clay, Zach & Al.  March 2009.

Alex & Zachery

More basketball on the lanai.   March 2009.

Kyle & Clay

Kyle & Clay vs Al & Zach in a game of baseball.   March 2009.

Zach

Looks like a good pitch, Zach's ready for a home run.   March 2009.

Alex & Zachery

Al's up to bat.   March 2009.

Zach

Zac watches Al bat.  March 2009.

Zach

Zach swings.  March 2009.

Clay, Zachery & Alex

Clay & Zach running around the block, Al not far behind.   March 2009.

Clay & Zachery

Laughing up a storm while playing basketball.   March 2009.

Zach, Clay, Kyle & Al

They found some Rocket Balloons, which soon landed on rooftops.  March 2009.

Clay, Kyle, Zach & Al

I love this pic.  You can FEEL the happiness & fun.  So great being together!!   March 2009.

Al, Zach & Kyle

Putting the little basketball hoop on the lanai was a very good idea.  It gets a lot of use.  March 2009.

More Basketball

Yes, more basketball.  March 2009.

More Basketball

Another shot that you can feel the love.  If only everyone would move down here!!  March 2009.

Kaylyn & Sandy

Sandy liked bugging Kaylyn, who's allergic to dogs.  March 2009.

Kaylyn & Sandy

Sandy is not good at listening or following directions.  March 2009.

Kaylyn & Sandy

We couldn't get the dumb dog to look at the camera.  She did jump on Kaylyn though.  March 2009.

Sea World

We spent a day with the cousins at Sea World.  March 2009.

Sea World

Petting Sting Rays.  Zach, Clay, Al, Kyle, Lisa, Kaylyn, Scott & Mike.  March 2009.

Sea World

Petting Sting Rays.  Zach, Clay, Lisa, Al & Kyle.  March 2009.

Sea World

Clay, Kyle & Scott enjoy ice Cream before the hour ride home.  March 2009.

Sea World

My Love & I.  March 2009.

Ace Mini Golf

We went down the road to play mini golf.   March 2009.

Ace Mini Golf

It was late & dark.  Clay & Zach chase the ball that went into the water. March 2009.

The Cousins

Clay, Kyle, Al, Kaylyn & Zach.  March 2009.

Kaylyn

Kaylyn.  March 2009.

Buffalo Wild Wings

We introduced the cousins to Buffalo Wild Wings.  It brought out Zach & Al's Wild side. 

Buffalo Wild Wings

The rest of the Wild Ones.  Kyle, Zach, Kaylyn & Al.  Clay was too shy.  March 2009.

Stephanie & Lisa

Lisa & I with are matching Cookie Lee necklaces.  March 2009.

The Cousins

Time for the cousins to go back to NY.  We miss them!  March 2009.

Kyle & Bobby

Kyle "bought" these glasses at the school auction.  Cool, eh?  March 2009.

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Kyle

Looking for Easter Eggs.

Easter April 2009

Kyle

Looking for Easter Eggs.

Easter April 2009

Kyle & Clay

Finding Easter Eggs.

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Clay

Looking for Easter Eggs.

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Clay

Finding Easter Eggs.

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Clay & Kyle

Looking for Easter Eggs.

Easter April 2009

Clay & Kyle

Looking for Easter Eggs.

Easter April 2009

Kyle & Clay

Counting Easter Eggs.

April 2009

Clay

Counting Easter Eggs.

April 2009

Kyle

Counting Easter Eggs.

April 2009

Kyle

Looking for Easter Eggs.

Easter April 2009

Kyle

Finding Easter Eggs.

April 2009

Scott & Kyle

Looking for Easter Eggs.

April 2009

Clay

Chocolate bunny ear time.

Easter 2009

Kyle

Gimme chocolate.

Easter 2009

Kyle & Clay

Playing basketball on the lanai.

April 2009

Kyle

Playing in the pool.

Easter 2009

Kyle

Kyle doing sit ups on the edge of the pool.

Easter 2009

Boys in Pool

My boys playing in the pool.

Easter 2009

Sandy

Sandy rests in the shade of the air hockey table.

Easter 2009

Poolside

Sandy gets some attention.

Easter 2009

Boys in Pool

Clay & Kyle scheme against Dad.

Easter 2009

Boys in Pool

Clay  & Kyle's scheme against Dad is a success!

Easter 2009

Clay

Catching a ball as he jumps in.

Easter 2009

Clay


Clay & Kyle

The boys played baseball in the front yard as the sun set.

Easter 2009

April 2009 Adventure Island Water Park

We went to Adventure Island Water Park.

Kyle, Scott, Clay

April 2009 Adventure Island Water Park

It was a perfect day to be wet.

April 2009 Adventure Island Water Park

I found a pretty pink flowering tree/ shrub

April 2009 Adventure Island Water Park

Scott jumping the cliff

April 2009 Adventure Island Water Park

My Clay & I

April 2009 Adventure Island Water Park

We stayed until close.  No lines the last 25 minutes or so.

April 2009 Adventure Island Water Park

They went on this over & over until the park closed.

Clay, Kyle, Scott

April 2009 Friends

Clay & Alek play a little rough

April 2009 Friends

Alek needs to teach Clay the art of acting

April 2009 Friends

Kyle & Adri are more normal

April 2009

Clay works on scratch art

April 2009: Baseball

Coach Scott puts Kyle in to warm up

April 2009: Baseball

Not bad, not bad

April 2009: Baseball

Play ball!

April 2009: Baseball

WARNING We got to the field early & I had a photo shoot with Clay- so the rest are of my babe with his bat & ball.

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This was a riot.  He accidently let go of the bat & I happened to photograph it falling.  Well, we thought it was funny.

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Clay holds a busted ball

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Joan came for a visit.  Here we are at Dairy Queen.  Always a treat to get ice cream! 5/09

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Joan got to watch the boys play baseball.  Doesn't Kyle look good? 5/09

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Kyle/ Scott's team: The Angels, after a win.

Baseball season is OVER!!  5/09

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We finished the 2000 piece puzzle from Uncle Brian, yes, that's 2000 not 200.  Woooh!  5/09

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Clay was a safety patrol this year.  Kyle is in training to be a patrol for next year (yellow belts).  Here they are with a lovely snake skin they found.  5/09

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Working Kyle.  Dig those holes!  The flower lai is his own idea.  5/09

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Clay mows the lawn while Kyle digs.  It's a hot job in this heat.  5/09

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Scott & Kyle were moving 2 plants from the backyard, away from Sandy's teeth, into the safety of the front yard.  5/09

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Kyle's teaching Sandy to sit & shake.  Bobby needs no training.  He's perfect.  Not that I have a favorite.  5/09

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May 2009: Fishing

Clay wanted to go fishing for his 11th bday.

May 2009: Fishing

So we climbed on a boat at 8am

May 2009: Fishing

We had a private charter.

May 2009: Fishing

Grandma Joan went with us.

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She caught the 1st fish!  She let the captain hold it for this photo.

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Kyle has a bite!

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A pin fish.  We tossed them back.

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Scott baits his hook.

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Clay waits patiently for a bite.

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Kyle & Daddy

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We all had a good chuckle when Joan realed in this monster.

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My honey wants a fish

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It was a beautiful perfect day.

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Grandma & Clay

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Joan caught another one!  This is Captain Scott.  Joan thought it was something that his initials were SKG & my honey's are SGK.

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Kyle caught one after another!  When we got on the boat, we told the Capt. that Kyle was always lucky.

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Holy Mackerel!  It's a mackerel.

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Many of the fish were big enough to keep, so we did!

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Clay has a bite!

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A big mackerel

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I wasn't sure if Joan would like fishing, but we all had a great time!

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Here fishy, fishy

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Clay & his lady fish

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Name that fish.  If you said Mackerel, you win.  We caught a lot of them.

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Close up of Kyle's mackerel

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Kyle caught a Jack Crevalle

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Kyle's having an awesome day!

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Scott has a bite!  Capt. Scott has the net ready...

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He caught a shark!  Literally!!

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He was tiny, but fiesty!  He kept trying to bite Scott.

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Our 4 hours went fast

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Kyle and a fish

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Kyle and another one of his fish

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Moving to a new location.  Scott indicates that it's been a good day.

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Joan is ready to catch another

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Clay quickly learned how to cast

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Look closely.  The fish has the bait fish sticking out of his mouth.

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At this point, we have PLENTY of fish in the cooler.

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A big one!

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Yeah, going fishing for his bday was a GREAT idea!

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Clay & Grandma

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My Scotty caught another.  But none were as exciting as the shark.

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Kyle & a fishy

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Clay wants more

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Wowza!!

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Fish heads, fish heads...

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Couldn't get Kyle to hold one of his 10 fish.

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Had a SUPER time!

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Kate, Bill & Rowan flew down from NC to see us!  June 2009

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Rowan having fun splashing.

Clay having fun holding Rowan.

Kyle having fun with Clay.

June 2009

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Kyle jumps on/over the tube.

Woo-hoo!

June 2009

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Rowan enjoying the water.  June 2009

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Kate is a SUPER mom!  June 2009

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We went to the Florida Aquarium.  June 2009.

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Look at all the yellow tailed fish!  Clay & Kyle.  June 2009.

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Here's Clay with a big fish.  I obviously didn't learn much, can't name any of the fish.  June 2009.

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Learned all about otters, for example, females don't get along. Kyle & Clay. June 2009.

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Jellyfish!!  It's funky looking becuase I couldn't use my flash- guess the jellies are sensitive to it... June 2009

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Rowan and Daddy looking at fishies.  June 2009

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Kate & I.  Super to see you cous'!  June 2009

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The Benckers.  What a good lookin' fam.  June 2009

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My honey & I.

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Bill lifts Rowan up for a closer look at that pink bird there.  June 2009

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My boys.  June 2009

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Bill, Kate & Scott take in the view.  June 2009.

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The Victory Ship can be seen in the background- another tourist attraction.  Bet you'd love it, Dad!  June 2009

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Back home to the pool.  Bill & Rowan. June 2009

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Kick, Rowan, Kick!  June 2009

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So much fun to splash!  Rowan & Daddy.  June 2009

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Mommy joins Daddy & Rowan.  June 2009

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Bill.  June 2009

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Rowan playing cars.  June 2009.

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Rowan playing cars under a chair.  June 2009

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Rowan trapped under a chair with a car?  June 2009

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Clay asked Uncle Bill for some pitching tips.  June 2009

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Bill gave Clay some advice.  Don't ask me what, I don't know.  June 2009

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Can you tell it was hot & we enjoyed being in the pool?

Kyle, Kate & Rowan. June 2009

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Where's the splash?

Rowan & Kate.  June 2009

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Kyle racing off to somewhere.  June 2009

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Clay & I fought over who got to hold Rowan.  Such a doll!  June 2009

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Kate holding her little man & surrounded by mine.

Scott, Clay, Kyle, Kate & Rowan

June 2009

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So glad you guys came to visit!!

June 2009

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A dad from the team took this pic of Clay practicing at 1st base.

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He took this photo too.

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Clay was 1 of 3 kids from his team to compete in the homerun derby.  Here are all the kids competing.

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Clay hit 3 into the outfield.  His friend won 1st place!  Congrats Travis!

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Before the 1st game could begin, it rained.

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When the rain stopped, it left some puddles. 

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The kids played while the fields were re-prepped.

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And the game begins.  Sage is up to bat.

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Sage hits a triple!  Yahoo! What a way to start a game! (see ball on right edge of pic)

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Clay is up to bat.

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Clay hits a foul.  See the ball?

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Matt's up to bat.

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Matt's upset that he missed this one, but he hit a triple when the bases were loaded.  Woo-hoo!

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The East Bay Nationals win!!  They won 5 to 3.

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Coach Ray talks to the team after the game.

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Clay takes it all in.

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Clay's team won district!  Undefeated!

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Clay gets his medal.

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The championship game was East Bay Nationals (us) against East Bay American.  We know many of the American team.  Here they all are. 

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Clay's 5th grade graduation.  He's the one in the blue tee on stage.

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He won all kinds of awards, honor roll, straight A's for 4th quarter, straight A's for entire year, Peacemaker Award...

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Proud of my baby.  Posing with his plaque & medal.

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With new neighborhood friends on the last day of school.

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They were having a pizza eating contest when I interupted with my camera.

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Uncle Wayne, Aunt Marlene & Jason came all the way from KY for a visit!

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It rained the whole time.  Overflowed out of the pool.  Flooded the lanai.

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Our weather is usually so beautiful!  So we had to stay indoors.

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We had fun working on puzzles.

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Fighting over who should put the last piece in.

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Puzzle completed.

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Scott & Clay demonstrate Clay's old science project- a circuit board, while Jason opens a birthday card.

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We gave Jason some scratch offs.  Judging from Scott's face, I think this was a winner.

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Since moving to Florida, no bday is complete without a cake from Dairy Queen.

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Happpppy Birrrrthday to youuuu!

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Clay being silly.

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Taking the dogs for a walk.

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Jason took Sandy, who is still learning how to behave on a leash.

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The boys pooled their money together & bought a wii.

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Jason with his Wii self.

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Jason liked bowling, but still wanted to go to a real bowling alley.

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Went to the tennis courts when we thought the rain had stopped, but it hadn't.

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I think they would have kept playing if Marlene & I didn't yell at them to stop.

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The tennis stars.  Clay, Jason & Kyle.  Jason lost 50 lbs!!  Good job Jason!

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When it finally stopped raining, we decided to try mini golf.

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We went to the course just down the road from us.

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My honey looks so serious, doesn't he?

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Jason is up.

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Wayne's turn.

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Aunt Marlene.

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Notice that Uncle Wayne is posing just like Aunt Marlene in the last photo?

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Kyle swings.

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Lucky Louie shows Uncle Wayne a nice golfball he found.

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Aunt Marlene & Scott laughing at ???

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Love of my life.

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Having fun.

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Marlene consoles Scott after a bad hole.

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The course wasn't in the best shape, due to 3 days of rain.

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This hole had the most water on it.

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But the water didn't stop anyone from playing.

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Marlene & Scott talk about the decorative grass.

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Aunt Marlene liked giving Scott golfing advice.

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Took this pic because I thought the background was pretty- Wayne must have been shooing a fly?

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Uncle Wayne

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Wayne & Jason

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Clay had a lot of fun driving Jason crazy.

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Went to the Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse.

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Uncle Wayne shows Clay how to use chopsticks.

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Clay learned quickly.

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The talented cooks entertain while they make the meal.  He's spinning the raw egg on the back of a spatula.

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Lighting the onion volcano.

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See the flame?  Thanks for flying down to see us!

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Scott & I took an early morning walk in the woods.

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Stevie & Dad got the tractor unstuck from the mud and out of the woods.

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Making Stevie's tractor all pretty again.

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Lucas, Madeline & Caleb were busy gathering mowed grass, compressing it in this bucket, to make "hay bales."

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Uncle Brian's here!  Let the party begin!!

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Uncle Bri with all his nieces & nephews.

Kyle, Aliyah, Clay, Madeline, Lucas & Caleb

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Hey! Hey! The gangs all here...

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Bri dives into the pool. 

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Caleb cools off.  Brrr.  Too cold for me.

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Madeline thinks it's refreshing.

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Brothers.  Stevie & Brian.

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Stevie gets some air!

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Lucas squirted this thing again & again.

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Cousins.  Lucas & Caleb.  Too cute!

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Cousins.  Aliyah & Madeline.  Pretty girls.

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Just a spark of mischief in Caleb's eye.

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Evil Kanevil (spelling??) move over.

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Varoom!  Round & round he goes...

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Aliyah's trademark smile.

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Sweet Madeline is a natural in front of the camera.

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Lucas was so darn cute when I took this.  I told him, "You're cute!"  He replied, "I know."

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Light the Candles!  Bri's turning 30!

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Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you...

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Make a wish!

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Great having the whole gang together to celebrate.

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Renee cut  & served the cake.

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Kyle's just a little cold.

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Yummy Cake

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Aliyah has developed such a strong personality since I saw her last!

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Madeline, Kyle & Aliyah on the swing.

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Stevie & Jaime got Bri some fancy organizer/ planner thingy.

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Stevie & Jaime give Bri some info on it.

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Aliyah is very fond of her Aunt Renee!

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Hard to guess who the life of the party is, isn't it?

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Filled up on cake & ice cream, it's time to run!

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Caleb

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Clay jumping.  Glad he didn't break anything.

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Madeline has a (diabetes) pump now.  It looks like a stylish pink cell phone.

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Aliyah loves going down the slide

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Lucas & Caleb atop the play tower.

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Aliyah takes in what her cousins are up to.

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Lucas took his water balloon & went straight for Clay.

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Madeline went after Clay too.  Don't know why.

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The kids flew through the 1st batch of water balloons, so Jaime organized a game of catch.

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Everyone partnered up & ready to go.

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Kyle, Caleb & Uncle Brian

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paired with Madeline, Lucas & Clay

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Look at the concentration

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Something funny goin' on.

Scott & Dad.

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Stevie & Dad

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Uncle Tony & Uncle Johny were at the party too.

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Caleb had to leave mid party for his final baseball game.  He came back with this nice trophy.

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Madeline & Lucas

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Feeling Silly

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Grandma Joan rented out Jumping Jungle for the 4 grandsons & their friends.

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Kyle at the entrance to the maze- there were 3 identical paths- one for UE, one for SV.

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Jacob coming through the entrance.

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Roman pushes his way through vertical blocks, then horizontal, then vertical...

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Kyle & Nicholas catch their breath.

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After the horizontal & vertical block they climb this wall.

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Nate & Kyle sit on the wall

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Looks like someone is coming...

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Then they turn the corner & climb another hill (see Nicholas?)

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Then they zoom down the slide, to start again

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Awaiting instructions for the next activity.

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Helmet?  Check. Noodle Weapon?  Check.

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This doesn't look like fun to me, but the kids liked it.

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This blow up had a basketball hoop inside, then a hill & slide.

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Clay & friends: Thomas, Wyatt, Nate, Clay & Michael

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Kyle & friends: Jacob, Brad, Kyle, Nicholas, Roman

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Grandma Joan asked them to make a pyramid- this is what she got- Top: Nicholas, Wyatt, Michael, Jacob, Kyle -Bottom: Roman, Clay, Nate, Thomas, Brad

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Michael & Nate, Jacob & Thomas

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Nicholas & Roman

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Wyatt & Clay

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The SV kids laughing as they tried to make a pyramid.

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Cousin Zach

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Clay looks like a GIANT next to cousin Al!

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Brad & Kyle

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Kyle made his faux mohawk all by himself

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The kids were all so sweaty when it was over.  They ran non-stop!!  Nat & Clay

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Wyatt, Clay & Nate

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Cousin Zac

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Al & his buddy Eric

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Where's Zachery?  The rest of the couz's: Kyle, Clay, Al & Kaylyn

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Saying goodbye.  Jacob & Kyle

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Cousin Kaylyn

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Kyle says goodbye to Brad

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Thanks for coming Roman

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After Jumping Jungle, the cousins went to Grandma Joans to cool off.

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All the cousins 2009: Kyle, Clay, Kaylyn, Zach, Al

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Red Sox fans: Kyle & Al

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Kyle- swatting nats? & Al stiking a pose

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Cousins Zach & Clay

NY Friends

Our 1st day in NY, we met all the friends at Highland Park.

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Someone abandoned a litter of kittens.  The boys found them.

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Most the boys were smitten.  Even Clay!

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Thomas & Clay


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Michael & Clay


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Wyatt & Clay


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NY Friends

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It was a little chilly when we got to the lake.

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It stayed cool all day.  Good thing Renee had a sweater in the car.

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Mom borrowed a shirt from Scott.

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Lucas & Aliyah blew bubbles.

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While Papa set the other kids up with fishing poles.

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A beautiful day to go fishing.

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Uncle Stevie gives Madeline some pointers.

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Looking good!

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Caleb was the only one who didn't want to fish from the dock.

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Meanwhile Stevie got his boat ready for all of us.

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Renee's ready for a boat ride.

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Lucas & Madeline were so excited!

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Caleb wanted to arm wrestle Uncle Brian.

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Clay had no problem kicking back & relaxing.

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And away we go!

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Caleb helps Daddy stear the boat.

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Clay volunteered to be 1st in the water. 

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Tubing is lots of fun!

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Madeline & Scott watch Clay tube.  Watching is fun too!

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Yeeahhh!

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A little windy out on the boat.  Aunt Jaime & Lucas.

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Jaime helping with the line.

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Brian's turn to tube!

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Swinging to the right

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Woo-hoo!

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Back to the shore for lunch.

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Throwing rocks while waiting for burgers & hot dogs.

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Aliyah taking refuge under a dry towel.

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What kid can resist water & rocks?

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My boys

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Enjoying lunch.

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Scott's 1st time tubing, with Clay.

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This was Brian's 1st time kneeboarding.

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He got right up, on his 1st try!

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Brian is a natural.

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woo-hoo!

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Brian on the tube

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Lucas & Aliyah  blow bubbles.

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Madeline & Kyle

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Caleb throwing rocks

 

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Clay, Madeline & Kyle

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Clay getting into position.

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Jaime's turn in the water.

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Jaime getting into position.

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Jaime was tipping Aliyah upside down, Aliyah LOVED it.

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Stevie didn't get much of a break before we were out on the water again.

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Caleb wanted to swim with Uncle Brian.

This is where my camera died. 

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Papa, MeMe, Clay, Madeline, Kyle

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Calm & peaceful.

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Aliyah is ready to drive everyone home (new batteries from the car).

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Packing up.  What a wonderful day!  Hopefully a new annual tradition :0)

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We started at the bottom of the park, and climbed a million stairs to get to this.

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It looks like these stairs go down, but all of them went up.  Really.

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All the kids, except for Aliyah- Caleb, Kyle, Michael, Clay, Lucas, Madeline

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All the kids, including Aliyah

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There were many spots that tempted the kids off the trail.

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Although Aliyah was carried most of the way, she got hungry for some raisins.

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Brian runs all the time, so this hike was no problem for him.

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Caleb.

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Tossing rocks in the water.

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Chuck & Bri taking in the view.

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Beautiful day.

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The Wilsons.  Chuck, Renee, Madeline & Lucas.

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Brian by the stream.

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Dang flower covering Bri's face.

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Clay & Uncle Chuck.  They have the same bday, ya know.

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Clay & Kyle with their friend Michael.

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The Barkwell clan, minus Stevie, Dad & Chuck. 

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Bri made a trip home from Boston so we could all be together.

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Scott helped carry Aliyah, so they bonded.

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I thought Lucas would get tired, but he was quite a trooper!

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Beautiful Madeline.

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We hiked all day on beautiful paths like this.

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Michael Clay & Kyle

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Michael and his mom, Terri.

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Did you notice how many pics have stairs in them?

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Kyle, Clay, Michael, Madeline & Caleb

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SO many stairs

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Luckily, none of the kids fell off the path

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Cutie pie Aliyah

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Look at the size of the people.  This is a massive wall of rock.

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Scott & Renee take a closer look.

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I like this photo.  All in a line.

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Finally!  The main waterfall!  It only took ?? hours.

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What?  This isn't the top?

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There's more?

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Can we just pretend this is the top & turn around?

 

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Love this photo.  See Caleb?  He agrees with me.  Enough for one day.

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Well, Madeline had to go potty & the closest one was further up the hill.

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So Mom, Jaime, Caleb, Aliyah & I waited at this bridge while everyone else continued up the mountain.

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We waited 30 minutes, so we got bored.  Made funny faces.

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I got cranky.  Need water.  Hungry.  Caleb didn't seem to mind.

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Looking down over the watering hole.  A nice exhausting day.

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Kyle's Birthday Party

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DQ Cake, friends & swimming

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Kyle requested Snickerdoodles & even helped make them!  Sound yummy? Recipe is on my site.

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Tackle Football has begun.  Clay plays many positions, offensive & defensive.

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The rest of the pics are of Clay playing football.  He's 96.

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See the angle of his body?  He's really leaning into them.

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Some of these pics, like this one, are by a dad on the team.

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Clay taking on half the team

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Running onto the field.

 

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Clay's in the middle of this

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Clay is to the left of Blue 2

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He's in the middle with his arms around green guy

 

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He's on the bottom left, red mouth guard

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I count 4 green guys against my baby

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He's the blue guy on the right shoving his way out of the mob

 

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Clay's on the far left

 

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Joan planned a secret trip down here for Scott's bday.

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I had a hard time keeping my mouth shut, but I did.

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I didn't tell the boys until that morning, in case I was still at the airport when they got home from school.

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He was SHOCKED!!

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Haaaappy Birthday to Dad!

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We spent a day at Fort de Soto Beach.

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It was a beautiful day.

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We were practically the only people there.

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Joan looking for seashells with Scott.

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There weren't many people, but the rays were EVERYWHERE!  I adjusted the lighting on this so you can see it better.

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Scott went in the water, despite the ray invasion.

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He did the stingray shuffle & didn't get stung.

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The sky got a little stormy, but was still pretty.

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Kyle loves the doggies!

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Clay playing dead.

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We've been at the football field on a regular basis.

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Clay's team is undeated.  Clay's doing well & having fun.

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Kyle & Grandma Joan "cooling" off in the pool.  The water has been around 90.

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Bri flew down from Boston for a visit!

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The boys begged him to play some basketball.

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Clay's made it a bit of a tradition- playing ball with anyone who visits.

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Going for a basket.

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Brian & Mini Brian.  Kyle's ready to go to the field for a baseball game.

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Bri at Clay's football game.  It was hot & sunny.  See how we're all under canopies?

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Went to Lowry Zoo.

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Bri met up with his high school friend Nichole.

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She lives here in FL, a few hours from me. 

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The giraffe wants Kyle to give him the cracker.

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Bri's talked about seeing Nichole every time he's come down.  Glad he finally got to see her.

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Bri & I went to the Columbia for lunch then walked around Ybor City.

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Mom & Dad came down for a SURPRISE visit!

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Decided to go back to Lowry Zoo with Mom & Dad.

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Mom & Dad.

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Bri watches Dad feed the fishies.

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We talked Bri into trying the wind tunnel hurricane simulator thingy.

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Here he is at 78mph.  Windy!

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Mom, Steph & Dad in the shade looking at the camels.

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Mom was brave enough to feed the giraffe.

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Feeding a giraffe is funny.

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Bri & Dad looking at, um, some animals.

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These flamingos have a beautiful home, but boy does the aviary section stink!  P.U.!

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Bri started coming down with a cold. 

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Lowry is a pretty zoo.

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The Orangatang was very entertaining, swinging all over & playing with his blankie. 

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See baby orang in the net above adult orang?

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This kid was glad to kick some water Dad's way as he tried to cool off.

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Went back to Ybor for a walk & bite to eat.  Saw this little car on the road.

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It was HOT.  How how was it?  Mom was in the pool every day.

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MeMe & Clay cooling off.

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The water was warm too.  Nice warm.

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Out to eat to celebrate Dad's bday!

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Happy Birthday to you!  Happy Birthday to you!

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Happy Birthday Dad!

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Bri came down with a draining cold, so we spent the day at home.

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Clay likes playing rough with Papa.

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Clay showing off his strength by lifting Papa off his feet.

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Papa, MiMi & Kyle at Clay's football game.  Another scorching day!

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Nothing like an icee cold one to cool you off.

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Kyle's becoming a Monopoly maniac.  He talked MiMi into playing with him.

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So glad to see MiMi & Papa!  Bobby joined them for this pic on his own.

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Kyle found a box in the garage & asked to have it.  He wanted to sleep in it, completely in it.  I said he could sleep in it if his legs stuck out like this.

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Kyle made this solar oven for school.  It was a dud.  So we made another one which hopefully will work.

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Clay got braces!  White & blue.

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Scott thinks decorations are a waste of money, so I was proud when I picked out a door cover & 4 orange lanterns for $10.  After it was all up, I stood back to admire it.  I asked Scott, "Doesn't it look great?"  He said, "I wouldn't say GREAT."  So I asked, "What would you say?"  He said, "Like you spent $10."