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Tidbits of August

I realized yesterday that August always seems to be a lovely month.  It's still summer, a few days or weeks left to sleep in, but the garden is starting to produce more veggies, there's a nip in the evening air, and the looming school year makes the last days more valuable.  When I woke up this morning, I needed a blanket so I could stay in bed a little longer.  Mmmmmm blankets.  Mmmmmm sweaters, I am looking forward to September, too. 

We spent as much time as we could holding our new baby cousin while she was here.  I knew my kids would love her; they LOVED her.  They posed for pictures with her every day, even if she was crying.  Everyone got a turn holding her just before she left. 

We had several birthdays to celebrate so my parents took us all to Casa Bonita, where we took in a puppet show, survived Black Bart's Cave, and won tons of tickets in the arcade.  And ate a lot of sopapillas - yum.  I wish I had paid more attention in Speech Class in high school, someone gave a speech on making sopapillas! 


Do I need to tell you what's coming up next? 



I've got to run but before I do, a couple more pictures of the baby.  And her parents.  Yes, I made her a silly hat, that's what aunts are for. 




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  1. AnonymousAugust 9, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Your niece is so adorable! She just looks like her Mother! Im getting that urge to "NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM!"

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  2. JudyAugust 9, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    What a cutie. I bet you enjoyed playing with a girl for a change!

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  3. CandaceAugust 9, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    I can't wait for those cool nights and blankets, Karen! Such lovely August words! Oh and an equally lovely family portrait for sisterpants!!!
    Cheers!

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  4. ThimbleannaAugust 11, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    Awwww, she's soooo cute! Love that little hat too. I can't wait for Sept. -- it's been so hot and humid and miserable here. We're finally having a little break and it's wonderful. I'm with you -- not much better than sweaters and quilts!

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