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Our Summer...

What a wonderful summer 2010 gave us -- not only were we truly blessed with the arrival of our baby girl, I got to spend 12 whole weeks at home with my kids, enjoying every minute! It's been a few years since I'd had a summer vacation, so my goal was to "live it up". Here is our summer in pictures...

Welcome to the world Miss Emmalyn Margaret Stockment!

Colton holding Emmalyn for the first time, he wasn't so sure what to think!
Colton enjoying sparklers on the 4th of July camping trip...in our pasture!

Emmalyn learning to smile...

Swimming at Mamps & Paps!
Emmalyn's first swim with Daddy!

Beautiful Baby Girl!

This is why I love my husband!
Family Picture  after a day of fun at the Indy Zoo for our 5 year anniversary!
Colton's 1st Purdue Fountain Run, he wasn't sure about this...

Emmalyn, giving her brother a funny look!
We got to spend several sunny days at the pool at Mamps & Paps, we got to go to the Columbian Park Zoo & Frozen Custard for the first time, we went to the Indy Zoo for the first time, and we even spent several warm evenings on our own playset out in the yard.

Overall, I'd say we had a pretty successful summer. It was full of fun, and memories....it's just too bad it's over! Welcome Fall!

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