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Tubin Time!




Superstar in the making...?


It's not everyday your 5 nieces and nephews come visit, but it sure is fun when they do! I was so looking forward to their visit...I took off work and everything (I know that implies an ulterior motive, but I was most happy to see the fam). Here are some 'tid bits' I learned:

Tara: so not 7. I can totally see her dishing out some advise well beyond her years. I may be calling her soon to get the 411 on Taylor Swift, how to work on my tan and for advice on the complexities of life.
Eric: I always deemed him the calm patient one. He certainly has some great leadership potential; he's so good with his little bro. I was surprised, though, to see how brave and adventurous he was! Totally up to fly off the tube and ride hands free. Rebel.
Ian: The bravest 4 year old I know. He will battle sharks and aliens all with his laser power! He is also very sweet and affectionate; I am feel both protected and loved.
Amy: We totally bonded. She has def learned how to use her cuteness to her advantage. I LOVE her mischievous 'you-can't-be-mad-at-me-because-I'm-cute-laugh.' She used it right every time. Wait until she learns the 'I'm-tearing up-you-can't-continue-to-be-mad-at-me.' It's gonna be big.
Kyra: Trooper! I can only wish for such a chill baby. She survived a 6 hour boat ride in 105 deg. weather (and got a better tan than me :-/).
Laura: wow I wish you lived closer. It was so GREAT to have someone here that really understands and isn't weird....especially since I think Brent and Jared are so alike...like brothers...the years of insight will come in handy
Jared: So fun! I so enjoy our discussions; conservative viewpoints, sadly, are so rare.


Sorry, I don't know how to rotate...




We seriously missed them so much....it took some time. Love my new family!! :)
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larshannon said…
We had a wonderful time with you guys too. Thanks for posting the pictures. I can't believe that we forgot to take a single picture while we were there. I guess we were just having too much fun!
July 7, 2009 at 6:52 AM
Daniel said…
Sounds like a pretty good run down of the kids if I ever heard one. Welcome to the "I've had Jared & Laura's family stay with me, and not only survived to tell the tale, but actually enjoyed it" club. It's a pretty exclusive club...you should be proud. haha. Anyway, hope things are going well for you two.
July 13, 2009 at 2:58 PM
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