Summer is in full-swing and we are finding the little things to enjoy each day. Since the marathon, we have had a couple trips to South Bend and a lot of time in our home. Aunt Eden made a trip from Washington, DC to visit. We also were lucky enough to meet-up with Uncle Fred and Uncle Stuart! Each day is simple in terms of plans, with only a thing or two that truly needs to be accomplished, and the rest is to do as we please. It is a sweet time that I know will not last for much longer, and I am trying to recognize the time I have with my family. Here are some pictures from our last few weeks:
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| Violet and Dad at the Brookfield Zoo |
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| Violet has a butterfly land on her shoulder. |
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| Sam and Dad on the carousel. |
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| Audrey and Violet on the boat in the Swamp at Brookfield Zoo. |
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| Audrey on the carousel. |
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| Napping Sam. I love our naps! |
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| Audrey and Sam at the Chicago Botanical Gardens. |
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| Violet at the Chicago Botanical Gardens. |
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| Aunt Eden and Violet. |
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| Violet, Aunt Eden, Audrey, and Uncle Fred. |
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| It was so nice to meet up with Uncle Fred and Uncle Stuart at the Chicago Botanical Gardens while Aunt Eden was visiting. |
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| Lily Pads. |
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| Uncle Fred and Uncle Stuart get some new info about peppers. This guy really knew his peppers! |
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| Having a laugh at the end of the day in front of the Corpse Plant! |
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| We had a chance to visit Aunt Bobbie at the end of the day. |
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| Aunt Bobbi, Eden, and Uncle Fred. |
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| Sam, not quite ready to call it a night at the fire pit. |
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| The Orelove kids playing in the front yard. |
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| Go Cubs Go! My first trip to Wrigley in a long time! Great Seats! |
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| Only the company was better than the game! |
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| Aunt Eden got to see Violet spar in Taekwando! |
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| We vacationed at Indiana Beach with the Grill Family. Violet got to go behind the counter to see how a corn dog was made! |
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| Audrey and Sam on the Boar Ride. |
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| Violet and Samantha on the Boar Ride. |
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| Train planter. |
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| Sunshine through the roller coaster. The sound of the wooden roller coaster was wonderful! |
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| Jon LOVES the tacos there. He ha at least 10 during our trip! |
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| Audrey and the roller coaster. |
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| View of the park from a bridge. |
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| Audrey and Dad waiting to go on the Ferris Wheel. |
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| Audrey up high on the Ferris Wheel. |
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| Indiana Beach. |
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| Violet won some games! |
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| The Orelove and Grill children showing off their winnings on the last night at Indiana Beach! |
