One Week In

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Yes, I know it's only been a week, but I have officially reached the point of summer break where I realize that summer break for a stay-at-home-mom means pretty much nothing. It's cooking, cleaning, and laundry just like every other day of the year.

Except there are now 3 extra people making messes.

Feeling slightly resentful, which isn't fair, of course, because I definitely have an easy life.

Our weekend did not get off to the best start. Shortly after Brian left to shop for his own Father's Day gift (he was FINALLY buying a grill after wanting one for years), our van had a crazy flat tire. So instead of a grill, Brian is getting new van tires for Father's Day. Maybe the kid's cards will make up for the grill?

This is how far behind in posting pictures I am. Addison spent the night with us almost a month ago, and these are pictures from that afternoon. I've got to get them posted because she's coming over again today, and I'll have a whole new set of photos.

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totally out of focus, but still cute
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If you can't tell, it's a little hard to get Addison still for a picture.
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Notice Rory's finger in the corner. She was literally telling Addison to "wait a minute!!"
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Again, out of focus, but look at that grin.
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Camden asked if I could take his picture with Addison.
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She had other ideas.
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Look at Camden grinning away while Addison desperately tries to make a get-away.
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Next up was "catch".
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Addison lost interest pretty quickly.
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Fake pouting.
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Notice all the hovering being done by the cousins?
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Trying this game of catch again.
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Off again
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Aunt Melissa is not above bribing with Sonic drinks. Rory's face cracks me up here.
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Rory seems to be perfecting the dead pan gaze directed toward the camera.
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Now Addison has caught on.
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Rory's hair got caught on Addison's bow, and that was the end of pictures for the day.
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Christine @ 12,450miles said…
Cuuuuttteee photos!!!
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