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The Dubois Beach Date and THE FORMS GOING UP!

Dubois Beach in Jupiter instantly became a favorite. With both a beach AND a lagoon to choose from, there is no end to fun and imagination—especially with 11 babes!

On the return home, we stopped by the Property to see our forms being placed! 

Oh, happy day!





And just a little boxing to top it all off. 

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The Friends Come to Play

SUCH a fun day with our beloved Calabreses!

We are so thankful to the Lord for bringing them into our church, home, and lives. 

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The Stomach Bug Without Mercy

It was all fun and games, catching birds, 

and learning to crochet at Gammy’s class…



until the next one got sick. 

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The Farm-th of July!

It was their most-ever favorite way to spend the Fourth of July! These children LOVE Mrs. Pam’s Funny Farm and we’re so grateful for her always-open invite. 

But after a long day fighting off the nausea, our night ended a lot differently than we had planned. 

We were supposed to go downtown for the annual fireworks show, but to the kids’ disappointment, I couldn’t bring myself to walking around in that kind of heat while feeling the way I was. So, we went and got ice cream instead and drove around our neighborhood looking at all our neighbors’ firework displays. And you know, we probably got just as good a show as we would’ve if we’d gone downtown!

Poor Heater though. She cowered in the shower all night and was so so afraid :(

Happy Independence Day!

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The No Boys “Aloud” Sign

It has begun. 

I don’t know how they learn these things, but we’ve reached that point in parenthood. 

For the most part though, they love spending their time together. 



I’m really going to miss this one day. 

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The First Birthday

Sweet treats for puppies. 

(Happy birthday, Fellar!!)

Sweet cards to missionaries. 

Sweet praises by kiddies. 

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The First of July

Good morning pancakes!

One of my babies wasn’t able to enjoy them, sadly. 



Thankfully, the stomach bug only lasted a day, and by evening, she was up and running around on our new barn pad!

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The Summer Violin

We had the privilege of having Ms. Ava home from college for the summer and over to our home for summer violin lessons! 

Then it was off to the beach. 

And more outside play. 

Some letter writing. 



Aaaaaaand, more puke cleaning.