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Haden did a good job of counting this creature’s teeth… 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20… that’s how it usually goes.

A couple of weekends ago, Haden had the treat of seeing 3 tall ships sail into Tampa Bay. He even got to take tours of all 3 boats once they’d docked.

The USCG Eagle sailing into port.

The Capitan Miranda from Uruguay. (This was on the day that Uruguay played Germany for 3rd place in the World Cup. The boat seemed to hang out in the harbor for quite awhile, not moving. We wonder why…)

The Gloria, from Colombia.

Here’s Haden ringing the ship’s bell aboard the Capitan Miranda.

Haden boarding the Gloria.

“They must have put this here just so I could see out!”

Haden has become a very polite little boy lately. He uses “please” and “thank you” in all the right places… except for when he’s turning something down. Instead of saying “no, thank you” it comes out “no, please". It certainly makes you listen closely to the conversation!

Well, we’re finally getting around to posting our July 4th weekend pics. To celebrate the holiday, Haden traveled to Minneapolis (he loved to say that!) to visit great-aunts and great-uncles, cousins-once-removed, Kaye Kaye, Grandpa, Aunt Kirsten, Uncle Jaron and of course Cousin Henry!

Here are Haden and Henry touring the inside of the Cathedral of St. Paul. The boys did a fantastic job of whispering and tip-toeing up and down the aisles!

We also took the boys on a train ride through downtown Minneapolis. Needless to say, the ride was a big hit! (That’s what Haden’s telling you in the second picture.)

On Monday, Haden traveled to Moorhead, MN to see Henry’s house and meet his new puppy, Parker. He also got to add a new state to his list - North Dakota!

And on Tuesday, Henry showed Haden one of his favorite parks in town.

Lately, Haden has taken to addressing us as “guys". He’s constantly saying “come on, guys!” or “listen, guys” or “watch this, guys!”