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| Marina wearing her Las Vegas shirt in Las Vegas. She is ready to fly to Maine for a summer of adventure! |
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| Lincoln's school class - 5th grade |
July 28 was my mom's 60th birthday, and we planned a surprise party for her.
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| Karlene made the cake |
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| Grandma had help blowing out candles |
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| Ella approved of the festivities |
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| She was only a little embarrassed. |
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| After the party, Kyle and Jax challenged me to a game of Sorry. I didn't know their rules, so I am not sure who won. |
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| Just before the kids came home, the Tour of Utah bicycle race came through Cedar City. I watched part of the race go right by my office. It was pretty exciting! |
Then, Lincoln and Marina came home!
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| A belated birthday cake for Marina. She might have had it after breakfast on her first morning home. I won't tell. |
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| Marina was helping us set up the bounce house by checking out how much room was in the bag. |
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| Lincoln challenged grandma to a duel. |
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| Not sure who won, but they had fun, |
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| That duel looks pretty half-hearted, but who wants to duel when there is a bounce house? |
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| Marina playing ball with Jax |
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| Kyle, Marina, and Petra enjoying the magic of the bounce house |
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| What a cutie! |
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| Jax always wants to play ball |
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| What a sweet face! |
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| Marina has a camera now - she likes Jax too. |
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| Self portrait |
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| Petra found a harmonica, so Ryan and Lincoln had to dance along |
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| Marina and Petra found dressed and decided it was prom night |
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| Then, we went swimming. Marina just looks cute whatever she is doing. |
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| Marina, Jax, and Steve |
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| Jesse, Karlene, Marina, Valerie, and Jax |
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| Jax loves the water! |
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| Rina loves the water too |
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| Lincoln discovered the diving board |
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| The beautiful baptism girl |
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| Jax |
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| Jax |
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| Family night at the movies ended with Marina wearing the popcorn bucket home. |
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| Now that many of Marina's princess dresses no longer fit her, there is no reason to have them go to waste. Dr. Rapunzel Seuss. |
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| First day of the 3rd grade |
We attended our friends', Nikki and Kevin, wedding. It was such a beautiful wedding, and Marina and Lincoln found their own fun.
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| The Happy Couple |
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| Marina's and my annual trip to the Greenshow would not be complete without a lollie |
Marina created a rock band, that is a band made out of rocks. They are called The Eye, and they are quite literally a rock band with eyes. I think it is so awesome!
Lincoln's birthday rolled around, and we had a lemon cake for him as requested.
No letters from Hogwarts, but I think it was a pretty good 11th birthday.
Right after he turned 11, Lincoln crossed over from being a webelos scout to being a boy scout. He is very excited to start earning merit badges.
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| All of Lincoln's scouting awards, including Arrow of Light |
