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We've had such a wonderful week!

My mom and Savvy came for a visit (mostly to let me sleep and get emotionally recharged!) last weekend.  It was super fun - we shopped the little shops at Clear Lake, watched Aidan play in the yard, observed Savvy and Leo (bffs) wrestle constantly, and enjoyed rootbeer floats.  Thanks, Mama!  I love you!

Wednesday night was our last bible study for the summer.  It began with a potluck and ended with a study & discussion on the saying, "God loves everybody."  Each Wednesday since June, Brian has dissected common Christian sayings - it was sooo good!  The fellowship and dessert were always a highlight too.

My California Supermom, Aimee, always had her hallway lined with posters for her children. (Must be the teachers in us, Aim?)  Everything I ordered was delivered today, and I went to work making the hallway into "Aidan's school."  I am super excited.  He is too - he loves to walk through there and point to everything he already recognizes.  Today, on his colors & shapes poster, he learned that an octagon has 8 sides.  So fun.

Fridays are Brian's day off, and it's always such a special day to be together the three of us!  This morning we walked along Clear Lake, stopping at a garage sale, the park, and the DNR Fishery.  I love looking at the beautiful homes.

Leo got in the way of the swing.  Aidan would giggle so hard as he tried to touch Leo with his boots.

Oh, by the way, Papa Jake bought him new cowboy boots!

He loves them.

We enjoyed a meal with the Laus this week too!  Thankful for good friends.

Lastly, we spent Monday in Des Moines with the Brittons!  What a special treat it was to spend the day with seminary besties.  It refreshed my soul - great conversations.  Aidan and Isaiah were buddies; they wrestled and ran through the mall.  Brittons are on their way to LA in October because Austin received a call to an OPC church.  Congrats on your new venture, Brittons!  We're praying for you!

(I'm just sorry we didn't take any pictures with them - how did that happen?!)

You can learn more about the Brittons here: The Publican Chest