The boys and I are in Texas visiting family/friends (thank you to our beloved Auntie Shelly who flew us all down here - she's totally unbelievable!) and making the most of every minute we have. I found Madigan in tears today mourning the eminent (in almost 3 weeks) return to Nashville, which will necessitate goodbyes he is dreading. I haven't seen these critters this happy or exhausted in a long time. Does the heart good! And need I mention how much I'm savoring every minute???
Here are a few photo gems thus far...
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| Just chillin' in Auntie Shelly's pool. |
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| Contentment. |
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| Tractor time on the farm! |
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| Happy Paugie Boy. |
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| Shmelty Caleb! |
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| Brothers = love. |
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| Hammock happiness for Jevy. |
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| Turkeydog #1 |
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| Turnkeydog #2 |
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| Tigerface. |
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| "Hey there (good lookin')." |
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| You know, baby in a bucket. |
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| 2 families. 5 years. 7 kids. Lifetime friends. |
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| Band of bros. (I.LOVE.THEM.TO.PIECES!) |













