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Our big vacation for the summer was going to Chicago for Jason and Tracie's wedding. It was a lot of fun, but definitely a long trip to take with the kids. The ceremony and reception both took place on the beautiful University of Chicago campus.

Here's Julia walking through campus to go to the rehearsal. It was necessary that she be there because as one of the flower girls, she had an important job to do.

For the wedding, Finn wore a cute dressy outfit complete with suspenders to hold up his britches.

Julia really loved being dressed up and getting to spend time with relatives that she doesn't get too see all the time. Here she is with the newly married couple.

During River Falls Days (aka, Mardi Gras of the Midwest!) we sat and watched the parade with some friends.

The following day there were more festivities. The kiddie parade this year had a cowboy theme. Even though the kids' costumes were put together that morning, they turned out quite nice. Julia shows off some lassoing techniques while Finn gives a great "Whatcha lookin' at partner?" expression.


Finn is obviously thinking "If you touch my crackers, I'll floor ya."

Finn proves to us over and over again that he's not old enough to use the computer. Here he is dancing on Julia's little keyboard.

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