Sunday, July 12, 2009


back from the beach and ready to sniff the petunias with aunt hoolie.

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riley directs, mimi kicks.

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kale enjoys a lofty perch.

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does anyone else remember when he wouldn't even go near the ocean?

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the pied piper of quonnie.

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either the shovel is very big or the baby is surprisingly far away.

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uncle dean is so tasty who wouldn't want to take a bite?

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Tuesday, July 07, 2009


6:45 am. surprisingly we have the beach to ourselves.

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tide pool surfing is totally the next big thing.

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no horseshoe crabs were harmed in the making of this photo.

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lis and david join the kiddos for a spot of wrasslin on the couch.

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this ocean has a lot of nooks and crannies.

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colby and kale demonstrate a little maxin and relaxin.

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Friday, July 03, 2009


enjoying the ocean, for real.

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a panny breakfast really fortifies you for a day at the beach.

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despite the unseasonable chill, it took the kids less than two minutes to shed all their clothing.

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kale would like to direct your attention to the giant ocean over there.

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time for a siesta.

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"we are a couple of fix-it men fixing the fire engine."

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beatific bathing beauties.

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Friday, June 26, 2009


same dessert (u-pick strawbs and whipped cream) different hilarious faces.

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after the zoo we took a ride on the truck-train. all in all a pretty good day.

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extra tall and surefooted, this one.

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kale did not learn his lesson, but at least the pigs don't bite.

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snapped 10 seconds before kale stuck his finger through the fence and got bitten by an emu.

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riley is serious about climbing and also about his police officer hat.

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most of the family spade on a bicycle built for 3.

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sometimes popcorn and a movie is just the thing for a rainy day, even if one of your children is under two.

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Monday, June 22, 2009


hugging techniques often improve with time.

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proper eye wear is key when you are taking off into outer space.

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a large beet green looks great as a clutch - oversized bags are totally 2009.

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a band of brothers.

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austin and riley have the outfield covered.

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sitting on mommy's shoulders pinching mommy's cheeks.

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Thursday, June 18, 2009


kale cannot tell a lie, he loves the fruits of our cherry tree.

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riley gets some serious air off the frog's head.

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who needs a fancy drip irrigation system?

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nobody felt daring enough to touch the cat, but looking at it was a pretty good time.

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apparently bath time is over.

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the littlest guitar hero.

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kale kicks ass at twister.

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Sunday, June 14, 2009


a new way to ride the curvy slide.

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sometimes you gotta stop and sniff the calendula (and put a little bit in your mouth - you know, just to sort of test it out).

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what's up, tandem bicycle riders?

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kale tests out his new bike seat and hat-helmet combo.

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breakfast outside makes everyone squint.

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our lovely loiterer.

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no shoes = better traction on the climbing wall.

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