As you can see, the kids are growing up quickly. We had a busy summer of house projects and traveling to Michigan. Fortunately, both went well. As always, it was nice to see family, be in Michigan and spent time together. But man, that trip is long. Even with a minivan.
Aidan starts first grade in two weeks, while Teddy is looking forward to spending time home with his mom and sister by himself. The truth be told, I think that both Ted and Aidan will have some adapting to do without one another. They spent a good deal of time together playing, biking and swimming and have become good buddies. Livvy is growing quickly beyond her "months" and has moved out of the Moses basket and into her crib in her own room. Dad started work at Chief Manuelito Middle School right after finishing the basement carpet this past week. And Mom is holding down the fort and getting ready to do the writing lab at WNMU again this fall.
Things are going well and we hope the same for you.
Dirk
One month old!
...and tired.
A few lights, some OSB and a couple of outlets later and the dingy basement is beginning to look like a playroom.
The boys in front of what will be a built in desk with shelving.
Teddy is checking out the new vent for the furnace and some more built-in shelving. 
Aidan the jig sawed and tattooed home improvement warrior
This picture is more for Dad than anyone else, but here is the new "Gastite" gasline going to the furnace up and over (and not through) our new wall. That trick took a little longer than it should have and my tooth still isn't right.....don't ask.
Nana and Olivia
Movie star Olivia
Closeup
Cheeks the younger and cheeks the elder.
Ready to ride--single speed style.
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After almost an entire month, Grandma and Grandpa Hollebeek loaded up the Suburuban and pointed it north and west toward the home of the triplets and Jack and Avery today. Olivia was more impressed than she looks in these pictures.
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