November’s Shenk Family Adventures were more of the close-to-home variety. Super fun times with our friends and family, enjoying our beautiful backyard and the fun to be found in central Florida.
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| Ellie helps me out at the sewing machine. |
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| Our beautiful girl. Look at that smile! |
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| Love this gorgeous shot of Ellie and Jess. Two bohemian girls in purple. 💕 |
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| Smokin’ campfire in our own backyard fire pit. |
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| Elijah, James, and Ethan enjoying the campfire and recovering from the ghost stories they told themselves. |
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| Snuggle time with Leo and Nancy Drew. |
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Tickling the ivories with Uncle Matt.
GrandMomma (my mother) would be so thrilled to see Ellie playing her piano. |
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| We voted! Showing the kids the importance of participating in democratic elections. |
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Even at this age, she insists on doing everything herself. Little miss independence.
(Side note: That nightgown was mine when I was her age💖) |
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| Leo. King of the couch pillows. |
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| Laundry basket fun. Because kids. |
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| James working hard on his b-ball skills. You can tell he’s concentrating by the tongue. |
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| Date night to see Ray LaMontagne. My absolute favorite. It’s possible I cried, but I’ll never tell. |
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| Me and my kiddos on the backyard swing. I’m such a happy momma. |
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| Driving the boat at Mimi & Papa’s. He loves anything with an engine (his father’s son for sure!) |
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| James and Ellie take a walk with Mimi & Papa around their neighborhood. |
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| Ellie has an innate love of music. It expressed itself with bongos here. |
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| James found his own rhythm with the conga. |
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| Not content with percussion, Ellie moved on to the acoustic bass. |
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| Getting in a little reading time with Ms. Kim. |
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| Ellie loves Minnie Mouse, and we love Ellie dressed as Minnie Mouse. |
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| A super fun Disney day with my loves. |
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| Taking flight with Dumbo. Ellie is unconvinced. |
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| Happy Disney family. |
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| Super silly Dad at the Orlando Science Center. |
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| Ethan, James, and Elijah learning about this beautiful blue parrot at the Orlando Science Center. |
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| This darling little girl LOVES to be outside and she is happy we have such a big backyard to explore. |
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| Celebrating Thanksgiving with Abuela. |
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| Silliness with Abuela and Lamb Shenk (more affectionately known as Lambie). |
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| Ellie and GrandPoppa. |
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| He may be just a bit too big for my lap but I will never say no to a snuggle. |
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| This may be my favorite family picture ever (sorry you’re not in it, Christopher). |
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| James taking a turn. At least it appears that he is putting here instead of driving the ball which was more of his style. |
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| Ellie is taking a stroll with Uncle Kai. James is running. Always running. |
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Mini-golf family photo. I can’t remember who won but let’s just assume it was me.
(It was probably Chris, but I’m more competitive and I write the blog.) |
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This is the cake I made for Shenksgiving– some kind of bourbon and brown sugar pound cake
with a caramel glaze and candied pecans on top. I forget the exact name (it has been a year). |
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| That sweet face tells me she is definitely up to something… |
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| Ellie and Taylor comparing their winter hats. |
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| The Shenksgiving Family Picture-2018. |
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| 14 months old and we love her so! |
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| The children have chosen a tree. |
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I love this sweet shot of James and I enjoying a fire in our family room.
We live in Florida. If it drops below 60, we use the fireplace. |
