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i took quite a few pictures today.
this one of my sister and meg was my favorite.
i love pictures that aren't posed.

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i had my sister do this today.
i know, i'm obsessed with these shots.

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we got all the carpet in our basement ripped out. what a bummer!, but it could be worse.
we have lots to be thankful for.
my sister is visiting from california, so we've been spending lots of time together. here's a picture of me with my three sisters. it's usually only once a year when we are all together now. can you tell that two of them are twins? they are identical. i was 8 years old when they were born, and i remember it like it was yesterday. i was so proud to be a big sister! i am 8 years older than the twins, and 14 years older than my youngest sister.

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::we've had the wettest summer. it seems like every single night we have thunderstorms. it's been hard to get any sleep, especially for the kids. they've been afraid of more falling trees.
thankfully, our house is dry. unfortunately, that isn't the case for many.

**update: our basement ended up getting wet. our house smells like mold, and we are going to have to replace all our basement carpet.

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:: she's been wearing them everyday, even though it's in the 90's here this week.

eek!

i have poison ivy, again. it's worse this time. i started on a rx to help get rid of it faster.
i guess this is what happens when you live in the woods, huh.
the good news is we figured out exactly what it looks like, and started spraying today.
we have a lot of it!

dinner last night was great! after dinner we walked about 5 miles. it was wonderful; just what we needed. i feel refreshed today.

i had a great 4 mile run this morning. the humidity has gotten a little better here this week; what a difference that makes!

my sister and nephew are coming to visit this week. can't wait!!

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the kids put on a talent show for my birthday tonight after we had cake and ice cream.
it was so sweet!
here's the sign little meg made: