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Summer Visit

Our California family arrived for a visit in mid-June.  A friend's wedding brought them out here and they were able to stay for a few days before driving back home. They got in on the last little bit of wheat harvest - a first for Chayce, Finn, and Boden I believe.  We also enjoyed a large family gathering, swimming, playing with kittens, eating (of course), celebrating Finn's birthday, squeezed in a family photo shoot, enjoyed various activities outside, and yes, the kids even had plenty of screen time inside (sigh). 

The road between the house and the farm became a dusty, well-worn 4-wheeler/Mule/bike path, and we were thankful for the time we could spend with everyone together again.

I didn't do a very good job with taking pictures, but here are some images I caught from their days with us.

Within 30 min. of arrival - this happened!  Minecraft on
the Kindle. . .


Finished harvest together!

"Tips" - a basketball game


A race organized by Delaney, Boden, and Cambry.  There
were even ribbons for the top 3 finishers.  I'm happy to
report that I finished 2nd in my race!



Catching fireflies - apparently these don't exist in central CA!

Happy Birthday Finn!

"Maybe we should put kittens on Delaney's head!"


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