From My Front Porch

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STAYcation

Notice the pregnant belly with little brother Uriah to arrive in October. Cassie wanted a photo with all three of the kiddos, and the bonus child is Cousin Zeke.

We had the privilege of hosting our daughter and her family this week. Grandma and Papa had lots of snuggles and kisses.

Daddy held this sleepy baby girl until she dropped off, and Grandma got to sit with her while Mommy and Daddy swam.

 

Between our son-in-law’s dad visiting last week and our little adventure this week, we had some tuckered out little ones. Within an hour of their little house in the country, we managed to give them some good old Michigan fun with parks, beach, museums, pool, and lots of backyard BBQ and play time.

Lana wasn’t the only one sleepy. Zadok played so hard, he fell asleep in Mommy’s arms in the pool.
Zeke enjoyed cuddling up with Aunt Cassie.

Daddy starts a new job today, so they all had to go back to real life. It was fun while it lasted, but all good things must come to an end. I hope you enjoy the photos.

 

 

…and that was the view this week from My Front Porch.

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