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I've started a second photography class. Week 1's assignment is due Wednesday and I am already feeling overwhelmed. Thankfully Caleb was willing to "pose" for a head-shot for me today and I didn't have to resort to bribery or arm twisting - he just walked outside and then actually smiled for some!

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Brynn's birthday present from Nana and Papa. It is as long as she is!! But she loves it and for a girl who currently wants to be "an Army person" when she grows up, it is a good and safe option!

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Our last day at the beach... the week flew by!!! Here is Price playing ladder ball for the millionth time. I will admit it is fun and addicting though my competitive children get a bit too celebratory and/or tantrum throwing at times.

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I told Evan he could stay in the hot-tub longer if he let me take a few pictures! The hot-tub is a favorite for all our kids though with all of them plus others in one at a single time, the relaxation factor of it goes away quickly. They all think goggles are a hot-tub necessity just to paint a clearer picture!

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This was taken out the back seat car window on the 4-wheel-drive-access-only beach in the OBX. It was awesome, even in the misty rain!

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Surf Girl Brynn in action. She thinks she can go out far in the ocean. One time when I called her back she said, "But Mom, I am six now!" as if turning six makes one swim like a lifeguard. LOL.

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On vacation at the beach this week... most of us anyway. This picture turned out to be the last one I will get of Caleb here because he headed home after finding out he made the 9/10 Allstar baseball team! He was so excited!

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Brynn at the beach... she LOVES the beach!

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Fun times at the pool... the best part of summer! This one is on vacation in N.C.

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Caleb had his first swim meet today... a practice one. I didn't get any race pictures because I was timing a lane but this is Caleb pre-swimming with his two heat numbers "sharpied" on his hand. He did really well in both and that was exciting; he was SO nervous beforehand!

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She did not want her picture taken and was grumpily walking away but she is still cute...

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Picture coming soon...

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Lots of kids = lots of time in the car!

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Have I mentioned before how happy I am that the cast is waterproof??!!

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Happy 6th Birthday Brynn!

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Nice, Caleb. Nice.

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Nyah's last day at her gym/music class at Romp 'n Roll. She has loved it. Hopefully we can return in the fall.

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No pool today! Lots of storms around.

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No picture for the day. Not sure what happened. Should have had my assistant Brynn fill in. This picture is from June 3rd... she is watching the storm with me.

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Price and a teammate (and close friend who will be going to the new school with him... woo hoo!)following the last game of the season.

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A lone strawberry. There have been others but I am usually not the first to spot them. They never make it into the house though I am leaving this one for the next person to find it.

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I love this picture because my nephew Josh's face makes me laugh... how thrilled is he to be the driver to five preschool through school age girls?!  I have to cover one of the girl's faces because I don't have permission to publish her picture but if I get it, I'll put the original up... trust me, she looks just as cute as the rest of the girls!

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Just some flowers for the day. No willing posers...

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Poor Evan... broke his arm the day after school ended! Thank goodness for waterproof casts!

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Picture is on a missing memory stick... hope to get it here soon!

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Picture is on a missing memory stick... hope to get it on here soon!

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Every morning Caleb gets to swim practice at 7:20am. He then swims for over an hour. I am impressed by his dedication even though I know he is exhausted.

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Kindergarten graduation! The year flew by! (Okay, I didn't take the picture but I did set the camera up for it!)

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Us, 12 years ago. Happy anniversary Doug!

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Evan (and friend Carter) concentrating hard on his candy structure during a Girl Scout trip to the candy factory. Guess there are perks to having a sister!

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Caleb enjoying a group dance at the 5th grade field day!