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Well, it's summer in Alaska. What else can I say but chasing a 3-year old, a 10-month old, growing a baby in my belly, and attending the building of one fabulous cabin has kept me away from the computer. Here are a few (OK, alot, but I couldn't narrow it any more) pictures from what we've been up to over the last couple of months. Anchorage doctor's appointments give us lots of time with Memere & Papa.

Kailyn traded in her princess garb for a detective's suit at Memere's house. It seems that there have been some bad guys around.... hmmm...

Kailyn had her first ballet recital and was a smashing success!

My washer and dryer have been installed upstairs (YEAH!!) Lots of time has been spent outside, especially in our backyard...

...where Kailyn got her first swing set. Her last day at Mrs. Banner's Preschool - Beach Day.

The first of several cruise ships came to town.

The hummingbirds arrived, so we made them some yummy food and have quite a few that regularly visit us, even when we sit outside.

Even the cabin got a swingset...

...And a new roof!We had so many friends come up to help Brian put the roof on - we feel so blessed to be surrounded by such awesome friends, even when we are not the best at keeping in touch as much as we'd like.

Our Alaska girl - it's been so hot that she can't even stand to wear pants, but notice that she still has on her XTRA TUFFs - I think that this may be THE yearbook picture...

Charlie's been able to take some time from his busy schedule to relax in his namesake's chair at the cabin.

Kailyn has broadened her flower-smelling/ picking obsession to include baby pinecones. Really cute baby pinecones... I am thinking of Christmas crafts to come!

Charlie absolutely digs the swing!Can you just tell how much he ADORES his big sister? And she cannot get enough of him, either.

Willie still loves rocks. His back seems to be pretty much healed, but it's not exactly 100%. I'm just glad that he's having fun and not in pain.
Even though she is still our Princess, this girl LOVES a pile of mud. Dad has to take her on a quick ride most every night at the cabin, and sometimes several rides if there's been rain.

With all the trips to Anchorage, we've been able to hang out with the Head family and use our zoo pass from last summer.

More swinging - this is a regular theme around here!