The Popsicles of Summer

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July 7th, 2016

Des and dad on the front porch watching the rain roll in

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Only a quick storm, back to three-wheel pursuits

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Fearless adventurer

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Goofing around during bathtime

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July 3rd, 2016

With the rain subsiding and cool temperatures remaining, it was a good morning for a family hike. Hiking with a toddler is a non-linear cycle: sprint, wander, backtrack, plead to resume forward motion, saying good-bye to all living and non-living creatures. Repeat.

Helping open the envelope to see if he’ll have a new baby brother or sister…

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Not sure if it was the recent rains and temperatures, but just an unusual amount of snails alongside the trail and crawling atop the grass. Des had quite the keen eye for new snails

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Jump in the puddles? Sure, why not.

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With all the sprinting, zig-zagging and backtracking, it’s no wonder why he was ready for a piggyback ride

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At Judd & Alicia’s with friends to watch the fireworks

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July 2nd, 2016

When it rains all day, it’s time for a trip to the Children’s Museum. Des jumped right into the toddler ball pit-

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Still fascinated by stingrays, of all sizes

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On a quick stop to let ma & pa’s dog out, Des not only demonstrates how to turn the TV on, but proceeds to watch the quintessential scary scene in Jurassic Park, happily pointing at “dino!” A few minutes is all that was necessary before dad counter-demonstrated how to turn the TV off 😉

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