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Summer - Week 11

This week was very quiet until the weekend when we celebrated Delaney turning TEN YEARS OLD!  Our youngest is in double-digits, and I just can hardly believe it!  She enjoyed having her friend Quinli over on Sunday to play and to swim.  Elaina was supposed to come too, but her family ended up being quarantined because of Covid.  Luckily, they met up with her virtually to open presents - so sweet!  We also had family over for dessert to celebrate.  

We see Delaney's personality really exploding, never shying away from a dramatic performance (for us), finding anyone and everyone to talk to, and when she can't talk to them, she sends letters or emails - all the time!  She also takes the lead on many projects around here, and just recently took over mowing 'the big area' on our yard. 

 Delaney, you are a blessing to our family and we pray that you will continue to grow into the confident, courageous, and caring young lady we imagine you will be someday!









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