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First day of high school and 3rd grade. Both have new backpacks for the occasion!

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While the girls were at school trying to see the total solar eclipse on a cloudy day, Tyrian was at home with Christina on his last day of summer vacation.

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Allyndreth dons her steampunk to play Gloom.

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There's a pile of woodchips in the driveway - must be Fall at our house!

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The woodchips bring irrepressible joy to the children.

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Evya's 3rd grade classroom buddy, Teddy, spent the weekend with us. He was keeping a journal of his activities, so we had to show him a good time. Here, we are driving to the movies.