Audrey has been SO excited ALL DAY for Aubrey to get home. The Dillons were gone camping for the weekend and Audrey missed Aubrey terribly. She even made this cute sign for her to see when she got home, as well as, a big welcome home sign for their garage door.

Girls spent the afternoon dancing in their matching dresses and putting on a show for Melissa and me.

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D700~24-70mm
1/320, f3.2
ISO 200

Audrey came running down the stairs tonight at around 10:30pm begging me to come and take a picture of the little pet shop town she set up. So cute. I wonder how many days we'll have to leave this up?...

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D700~24-70mm
1/80, f2.8
ISO 3200

Today was Kelli's reception and the weather could not have turned out more perfect... especially since most of the week they were predicting rain. Since they were married in Utah, they had their reception here at Anderson's Barn and it turned out really good. My favorite part... Heidi's amazing cupcakes! YUM.

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D700~24-70mm
1/800, f2.8
ISO 200

Jason ran the full Rock-n-Roll marathon for the third time this year. I was pretty worried this time around since he got sick on Monday and was in bed for 3 days. He still had a pretty bad cough the night before and I have no idea how he ran 26 miles feeling like that. He still did awesome and ran it in 3 hrs 56 min. Not his best, but pretty dang awesome!!

Took some pictures for the beautiful Jensen family today. Can't believe Kassie is off to BYU in the fall. What a great family.

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D700~24-70mm
1/320, f3.2
ISO 200

Audrey was looking especially beautiful today so while she was outside playing I coaxed her into letting me take a few pictures. Cute! Cute!

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D700~24-70mm
1/640, f3.2
ISO 200

Today was Ethan's baseball banquet and we had it at one of his teamate's house. Their home was amazing and the kids had a lot of fun playing wiffle ball, eating bbq, and swimming in their swimming pool. We couldn't have asked for better weather either.

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D700~24-70mm
1/100, f2.8
ISO 500

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!!! The kids were pretty excited when they got off the bus today. We had another little neighborhood pizza party for all the kids and they pretty much just ran all over the neighborhood for the rest of the day. It was Ethan's very last day of elementary school. It made me a little emotional and we had to do our best to embarrass him since he now thinks he's so old and cool. Aunt Julie always does the best job.

Yes. Another flower picture. I was just so excited when I drove home today and noticed that the rose bush I planted last year on the side of the house was actually blooming with tons of little roses. Hooooray!! I love it. Thanks for my birthday present Melissa!

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D700~24-70mm
1/500, f3.2
ISO 500

My hanging flower basket that was close to dead is finally making a comeback. Why do I never have luck with these things. Oh... I know. I never water them. I'm doing better this year.

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D700~24-70mm
1/640, f2.8
ISO 500

Tonight was Pinewood Derby. The boys were all really excited about their cars. Blake's turned out pretty cool, unfortunately it didn't go very fast. After his initial disappointment he was a pretty good sport. Glad it's over.

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D700~24-70mm
1/200, f2.8
ISO 1000

My oh my! Audrey always has such a fun time playing with her friends at Ethan's baseball games. They're always trapesing around in the wooded areas nearby and they seem to be able to entertain themselves for hours. Unfortunately, she often comes back a fithly mess! O'well... at least she's having fun!

I decided at the last minute to head over to Maple Valley Days today. I wasn't planning on it with it being Dallin's graduation last night, but when Julie said she was headed over with Blake, I decided "what the heck"!
It was just me, Audrey, and David since Jason had to take Ethan to his baseball game. It was pretty fun and I'm glad I went!

**Photo taken by Julie Munk.

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D300~18-200mm
1/200, f5.3
ISO 200

I can't really believe it! Dallin's graduation today and I'm pretty darn proud to say that he's my nephew. He's a pretty great kid and it will be so fun to see where life takes him. It also just brings home how fast time goes and has really made me want to just enjoy every minute with my kids. Sure wish I could have snuck up close to get a great picture, but will have to be okay with my shots taken from way back.

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D700~18-200mm
1/160, f6.3
ISO 6400 BABY!!!

Another day at the baseball field. It was starting to get pretty dark, but I wanted a cute picture of Lou since I don't have very many (ha!). Had to crank up the ISO, but love the grainy effect! I've decided it's my new thing. Go with the grain. It's so edgy!

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D300~18-200mm
1/160, f5.6
ISO 1000

Audrey and Aubrey found a new little friend today. They made him a little home with dirt, water, leaves, rocks and have even been feeding it worms and slugs. They want to keep him for a few days before turning him back into the "wild". I just hope I can convince her that she should NOT bring in to school to show her friends.

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D700~18-24mm
1/500, f3.5
ISO 800

Such a relaxing day today. After getting all the chores done, David and I had a perfect afternoon relaxing in the sun in the backyard. He had fun jumping on the trampoline with the sprinkler, while I layed out in a lawn chair and read. Ahhhh... Why can't every day be like this?

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D700~24-70mm
1/500, f3.5
ISO 200

I really can't believe it. Today was David's last day of preschool and we finally have to say goodbye to Mrs. Cloud. She has been such a huge part of my kids lives and we all love her and will miss her so much. I'm sure we will think of excuses to go visit her in the future!

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1/200, f3.5
ISO 200

It was a pretty tough game for Ethan today. I hate seeing him being so hard on himself!

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D300~18-200mm
1/400, f5.6
ISO 1000

Today the boys came running in asking if I would take them on a walk around the golf course in the rain. The look of anticipation made it impossible to say no. Still... I am SO looking forward to the beauitful weather forecasted for this weekend!

Headed out to Seahurst Park today with Maria. It was gorgeous and the kiddos had a lot of fun!