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We went for a bike ride down by the river. We hooked the chariot up to Patrick's bike and the kids made exclaimations of awe as we rode by Memorial drive and under the bridge. We promised Kaya an ice cream cone after we got home.

Adlai and Kaya play more together each day. Here they are sitting back to back playing with their toys. Inevitably they will both want to play with the same toy.

Adlai watches, and tries to copy, everything that his big sister does. He is extremely mobile and climbs into the toy chest, walks down stairs like a big boy, jumps with two feet, drives and steers his car, climbs into his high chair, and dances in circles until he is too dizzy to stay upright.

Kaya and Grandpa enjoy the sun in the backyard.

Mount Kidd

Adlai is growing up in Daddy's footsteps.

We had a great time camping with friends at Mount Kidd.

Adlai and I discovered the short walk to the island.

Sunset in the mountains

The kids discovered a beautiful butterfly in their little tent. They each took turns holding it carefully in their hands before Daddy placed it back in a tree.

Sunset at Mount Kidd was gorgeous. Patrick and I took a quick walk just before the light faded and the rain started to come down.

Birthday hike

Adlai fell asleep a few minutes into my birthday hike.

Kaya enjoyed talking to Uncle B along the way.

We feasted on banana muffins with chocolate icing by the river. There were even candles.

After the hike we made it back to the community garage sale. I found some clothes for the kids, including outfits that the kids wanted to wear on the deck while they made us dinner. Yum - banana soup. It was a great birthday.

Garden fairy

Grandma dressed Kaya up as a garden fairy.

All was well until she discovered a spider in the tulip.