I know, summer is long past. But I look back on these posts as a narrative of our life, and we might not remember how goofy we all got with Dan's brother's family the summer three of us had our first fancy phones and tried to be cool and take selfies. I'm sharing one, but trust me, there were many.
We are a big group when we're together, and mostly we eat and play and eat and play and...well, you get the idea! Happily, that is what we do.
Once in a while, when the weather cooperates and the mosquitoes aren't hovering, we get out for a hike together, which is also lovely. This time it was to Stephens Falls at Governor Dodge park. I hadn't been on this particular hike, and it was beautiful; lush with moss and ferns and water.
I also have only been to Governor Dodge once - for cross-country skiing - and not gone swimming, so in we went.
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| brothers |
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| the annual reading of Molly Whuppie around the campfire |
We see this family once a year, and it is mostly watching Ani play with the youngers that squeezes my heart with sadness. They fall into it with such love and affection, figuring out how best to include everyone. She truly fits in with this bunch, content in the middle of the action.
We are still getting to know the youngest, but did she have us wrapped around her finger! Dan and I took a van full of kids over to his parents for a game night, and in the car she pointed out the drink holders and said, you know what we sometimes use these for? Custard! Frozen custard! Below is evidence of her immense powers.
Until next time, dear ones...
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