[Sigh] We always knew this day would come ... once upon a time Daddy helped change diapers for all these kids; today the youngest one takes her first step in the great big world.
Isabella wasn't feeling well :-( so Mommy stayed with her and Daddy and Aubrey deployed as the away team. After the obligatory 10 minutes of shyness Aubrey took to Amber's boys like a duck to water, and the boys sure enjoyed having someone new to play with!
A week after riding Daddy's H, Matti tries her hand at riding Uncle Lars' H.
If you didn't grow up on a farm, it's possible you might not understand the true unbridled adventure that comes with the exploration of a drainage ditch.
Isaac declared himself king and said Matti could be queen, but she designated herself Princess. Aaron ... well we didn't really determine what he was but he enjoyed it anyway.
Inside Reference: This rock used to sit under the spigot at the farmhouse
Among Matti's new pals was Jenny's little friend Oscar.
Ohhh Daddy does NOT approve of this...
Inside Reference #2: the pot-bellied stove from the basement now resides comfortably in the shed
Unfortunately Susie wound up in the back row ... these photos were the best I could do from the audience
The closest we could get of a picture of Matti frolicking in Auntie Jan's fantasy garden
This was more the norm: Matti and the boys joined at the hip
Susanah and Ethan, 2012 graduates!
The magic of Photoshop could probably stitch the three of these into one decent photo. Anyone?
Awww ... Susie and Grandma
Zeva, Riley's new little sister. Love, love, love the Shepherds
All the girls are graduated! Done! Outta here!
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