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July 2016

Fun 4th!!!
 
 




What a fun July its been!  We started out with our annual 4th of July party which was one of the most laid back and fun parties ever. I felt like I got to visit with and enjoy everyone. And the best part, Brooke and Seth came this year along with his cousin Cody. They stayed for a few days which was so nice.

Fun at the beach!!
I've also been nice spending time with my nephew Christian because my sister's been training for a new job which I'm praying she gets! It would be an awesome start to her new life.


Another fun thing we've been doing is going to the beach, my fav! I convinced some ladies and my kids to go and it was so much fun! I couldn't believe even Noah went. Although he had an ulterior motive...;) It was still great to have my babies with me at my favorite place. And then later that week Brooke came home for a visit because of the Spartan Race, and I drug her and Mike to the beach. It was so hot but the water was nice and cool AND no sunburn, thank God!

I'm so proud of Brooke because she participated in the Spartan Sprint and came it 92nd in her age group. She got a medal and everything!

She went back home today:( She's off to a Myrtle Beach vacation and then they're moving into a house and getting a dog so I may not see her for a while, but it was a blessing to have her visit twice in one month.

We had a fun visit at my sister in laws new place. Her back yard is a dream to have fun and relax and its huge!!



Lily started her orthodontist treatment this summer so she's well on her way to braces and straight teeth, hopefully.

Overall, summer's been great and busy. It's going so fast! I'm hoping to start redoing Brooke's room and next month; vacation!!!  Can't wait!

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