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John through the years

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 On July 18, 2001, this beautiful boy came into our lives. 1 year old 2nd birthday 3rd birthday 4 years old 5 years old 6th birthday 7th birthday 8 years old 9 years old 10 years old. What a handsome boy! I'm so glad he is a part of our family. He loves to read. He is an expert at folding origami. He enjoys running and is a very happy and responsible boy.

Summertime

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Yes, I am aware that I am WAY overdue for an update... but it is summer. I have to compete for computer time just like everyone else in the family. Anyway, here's what has been going on: July 4th : We went to Colorado Springs to spend the day with Daniel, April, Heather and their families. While there we went to a water park where the kids had a lot of fun. After the water park and dinner we watched fireworks and returned home. It was great to be able to visit with family as we celebrated this wonderful country we live in. July 14th & 15th : My sister Lindy and her family (all nine of them!) visited with us overnight on their way home from their vacation across the country. It was a lot of fun having them all here, and letting the cousins get reacquainted. We set up our tent in the playroom (back patio) for the girls to sleep in. One of her boys slept in the boys bedroom, and the rest slept in the living room. I didn't take pictures while they were here, but Lindy was