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The boys enjoyed a fun visit with our kindergarten-teacher friend Levonda. She has a way with kids.
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They especially enjoyed a visit to the beach.
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Then it was off for a fun-filled vacation. First stop, the Great Wolf Lodge.
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It was fun for the whole family!
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We then headed over to Erie to celebrate birthday #3. Poor Ashton only wanted to help :)
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Owen didn't need any additional hot air.
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Here's the birthday boys in their new German caps. Don't they look cute. Thanks Aunt Di and Uncle Tom!
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Two of their favorite presents were matching mics hand-made by gram and gramp. Here's Luke testing his out.
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He goes on to give a little vocal test of the mic, with Owen backing him up on Nate's drum set. (Better Missy than us.)
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Here's some of the kids at the big birthday bash.
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Luke really flipped. He had so much fun.
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The boys even made time to hit the track during their vacation.
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Daddy and Di Di had a good night at the track.
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The boys joined us for a celebratory drink.
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And no visit would be complete without a visit to Di Di's firehouse.