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it's a perfect little hill. big enough that you can get a little thrill coming down, and not too big that the kids are pooped by the time they climb back up!
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lynda (aka 'rylee's mom'). it was so great having some of the parents stick around! thanks guys!
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jacob loved the crazy carpet!
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ha!
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becky.
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perfect!
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uncle & hannah.
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nicole & willow.
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i think sam was getting the hang of it!
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hi thaniel!
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jacob's new friend, angelina!
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shawn's boots.
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shawn.
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needless to say, joe slept well that night. ha! isn't he a great daddy?!
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then it was time to warm up with hot chocolate & birthday cake! thanks, aunt heather, for making jacob a 'LEGO' birthday cake! he LOVED it! :)))
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presents! always mayhem, but what kid doesn't love all this??!
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love a wood stove! and colourful mittens!
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oh, daniel (aka 'rylee's little brother'). you're adorable! (you'll remember him here). it's about time for a birthday shoot, i think! (lyndaaaaa....calllllllll meeeeeeeeee...) ;)
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such a fun afternoon!!! thanks, everyone!!!