Sweet Baby Town and Boji :)

I was able to stop by Orange City to meet sweet little Hudsyn. She is adorable and I can't quite figure out who she looks like more! It was so good to see Chelsey, the proud mommy. She is such a great mom already! What a blessing to hold her and visit....

Here is another picture of her sweet little face.....love them all!

The next pictures are of our relaxing trip to Okoboji with Callie. We spent ALL Saturday on the boat and the weather was beautiful! Lots of boats out that day!

CHEEZZZE!!!!!!!!! Look at the color of our skin and see if you can figure out who has been laying in the pool all summer and who has been working!?!?!?! :) We made sure those arms got lots of sunscreen!

Here is the lovely captain of our boat, Callie! It was such a great relaxing weekend spent with fun people! :) Does this summer really have to come to an end................... ?

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