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Summer Vacation

We just returned from a great Summer vacation.  Tobias successfully completed his first semester at MIT and had a couple weeks off so we visited some friends and family.  James actually doesn't finish school until the end of June, but his teacher was very understanding.
It was wonderful to visit Tobias' family in KS.

The weather was perfect while we were there and the evening storms were breathtaking.  


Exploring some of the wheat fields.  James' school planted winter wheat and so did Grandpa Jim.  James really enjoyed seeing the beautiful KS wheat.

This was a great life lesson.  We spent some time cleaning out a large stock tank, filled it back up with clean water, and enjoyed a really nice swimming pool.  Sometimes in life you need to do some yucky stuff to enjoy some fun!  
Can you see the goldfish?  The fish were rescued and the kids loved swimming with the fish.  We had so much fun in the clean tank that I didn't take any pictures - oops!
Spending time with Aunt Teri on the 4-wheeler.
Precious passengers on this ride!  That's our only niece up front!
Tobias' sister and her family have a really cool 4-wheeler that Eli enjoyed "driving."
Selfie with my little man!
Tobias' parents have started raising honey bees.  
James had learned about honey bees in school and loved seeing the bees up close. 
James was able to identify the Queen, drone, and worker bees.
Another new experience was making popcorn from corn.  
Check it out!   Popcorn made by putting a corn cob in the microwave!  

We were even able to celebrate Tobias' parent's 40th wedding anniversary!  
Look at these love birds!
A great looking family (me and Tobias' BIL aren't pictured).
 We also spent a couple of days visiting friends in MD during our vacation.  Drove to MD, flew to KS.
James and his good friends playing hide and go seek.
These are my two favorite farm kids ever!  Can you see the "wheat" they found?
While in MD, James was able to spend the day with his friends from his old school.  It was such a treat!
And there was even time for James to attend a pool party with his buddies.
James and his best buddy.  They were so happy to be together.  These two have written multiple letters over the past couple of months.
 
In other exciting news...
James has his new glasses now.  
And James lost his first tooth!  

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