A Smattering of Pictures

Fun photo booth at a recent wedding






 Italy...a great place to be!  Sigh!!

 Lake Michigan...another wonderful place to enjoy God's creation!


 Presley and her big brother, Chase

 Getting ready for Jazzercise!

 The lovely DeWitte girls



Silly times with silly kids!

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  1. HeidiJune 28, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    Love those kids in the last picture! The other kids are pretty great too. :)

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