Family

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Well, we are back from visiting Dan's parents. We haven't seen them in a year and it was great to get to spend time with them. We also got to enjoy some time with Dan's younger brother and sister and their famlies. There were 8 cousins in all and they had a blast together.

Here are some highlights of the past week:

Eating lunch at a rest stop.






















Playing games with grandma.











Grandpa falling asleep.











Grandma giving drawing lessons.






















Trip to a nature center.











A monkey in a tree!











Enjoying popcorn.











Aunt Diane and the newest little member of the family - sweet Mckenzie. She was precious!











A trip to the pool!











I'm so annoyed that I forgot to bring the camera the day we went to the penninsula and rented rowboats and the next day when everyone went to the amusement park. I didn't have the camera the day Paul, Dan's younger brother Paul, his wife Melissa and their son Bryce came so I have no pictures of them.

It was busy while we were there but it was fun and the children didn't want to come home.

Emily looks wiped out!











And she's gone!

Comments

  1. MichelleSeptember 2, 2008 at 9:24 PM

    WELCOME BACK Terri! We missed you! It looks like you had a great time. Glad you had a good visit with your family.

    Hugs,
    Michelle

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  2. Aprille RobertsSeptember 2, 2008 at 9:48 PM

    It's so great to hear from you again Terri! Glad you and your family had a good vacation and some much needed family time! The pics are great! Thanks for sharing them!

    Love,
    Aprille :0)

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2008 at 12:52 AM

    Welcome home Terri! It looks like a wonderful time of visiting and enjoying special places!

    You were missed!! :)

    Blessings,

    Sharon

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  4. LynnSeptember 3, 2008 at 5:52 AM

    Welcome home!
    Been thinking about you - glad you had a good time.

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2008 at 9:24 AM

    Wecome home Terri! You were missed around here! Looks like you all had a great time!

    love, Tina :)

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  6. DianneSeptember 6, 2008 at 9:35 PM

    Welcome back, Terri! I'm so glad that you had a great time and that you got there safely and back home again.

    I have missed you and reading your blog!

    Love xxx
    Mom

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