Hello August (already?!)
Goodbye July!
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August means one thing: school begins.
We have a few weeks until the big day, but knowing we are in the
school month brings all sorts of feelings;
excitement, dread, and schedules!
Here were the best days in July:
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We adopt Hank Holland for a week.
Turns out I love Hank a lot:
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August means one thing: school begins.
We have a few weeks until the big day, but knowing we are in the
school month brings all sorts of feelings;
excitement, dread, and schedules!
Here were the best days in July:
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We adopt Hank Holland for a week.
Turns out I love Hank a lot:
It's the 4th of JULY!
Fireworks, Food, Friends, Kayaking:
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The dog days of summer officially HIT:
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Mr. Nielson and I speak to a group of youth and
pretty much share our undying love for each other:
The Jones family from Arizona spend 10 glorious days with
us at the beach!
It's the best week of our lives!
We make another visit to the U.S.S North Carolina:
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Angus grows dreads in his beard and we have to cut it off.
It's a sad day for all of us:
We discover and visit the "secret park" near The White House.
It becomes a regular hang out joint for me and Lottie:
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Best of: