Family Vacation, Take I

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Summer is...

a time to have some of those important "firsts" in your life,

 

and rekindle friendships, some old... (no offense, Mom!)



... some new.




It's a time to gaze in wonder at God's creation,




And learn some important lessons as you do.



Summer is a time for family bonding,



for wading in the pond-ing,


And just plain ol' summertime fun!!


Enjoy the last of these summer days!!

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