1) We went to see Audrey and Ingrid in Bethesda and had an amazing time with our Long cousins!
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2) I went to a party where there were ponies. A little overkill, but it was for a school charity.
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3) Mom and dad celebrated Kristin's 40th birthday!
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5) We've gotten to hold countless birdies, bunnies, and froggies out at Uncle Ronnie's house.
6) We got Cousin Pierce to spend an entire weekend with us.
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7) I have become a pretty great gymnast if I do say so myself. Please note the leotard circa 1983 borrowed from mom.
8) I completed an entire year of soccer and got a trophy for it.
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9) I started summer camp with my neighbor James and in general spent a lot of time outside and with the neighbors...Chess Club, Camp WIN, Dinners, etc.
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10) I learned how to make dessert just in time for Father's day. The recipe is on the back of the Chex cereal box. Apple Pie Filling, Cinnamon Chex, Whipped Cream.
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11) I've gotten REALLY good at using the camera.
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12) The photo above reminded mom that I got my first cavity.
13) We've spent a lot of time at the lake.
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14) Mom got "styled" with the neighborhood ladies.
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This one doesn't get a number. As evidenced below we still haven't learned how to sleep apart even though we have our own rooms.
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15) Aunt Jen and her family came to visit for her birthday and 4th of July.
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16) We celebrated Paige's 6th birthday!
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17) Dad learned how to fly and I went off the high dive for the first time!
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18) I got my ears pierced!!!!
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19) Dad taught me how to ride a bike!
20) Graham started swimming!
Twenty things and summer isn't even over yet!!