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We created a new tradition between the Leonard's and the Schultz's...the kids produced and acted out their own theater shows!

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We got K to try his first milk shake. I think he liked it.

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After going to the park and trampoline rides, we went to the mall for food and drinks. I don't think I can take the girls to the mall any more; they seemed to look at Victoria's Secret for far too long for my comfort.

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M and O really enjoyed the free trampoline rides, but O looked a little disoriented.

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M and O really enjoyed the free trampoline rides, but O looked a little disoriented.

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M and O really enjoyed the free trampoline rides, but O looked a little disoriented.

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While the girls waited in line for the trampoline ride, C listened patiently to the bands playing. It turns out C really likes blues.

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We ended our adventure with bumper cars at Fun City.

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View from the top of the mountain and the tramway. Estes Park can be seen in the backgound.

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View from the top of the mountain and the tramway. Estes Park can be seen in the backgound.

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We picniced at the top of the mountain after getting off the tramway. The kids crawled all over these rocks chasing after chipmunks and having a good time. On these rocks, the kids were much faster than me, so I couldn't really keep up. I'm just glad nobody fell off the mountain!

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We picniced at the top of the mountain after getting off the tramway. The kids crawled all over these rocks chasing after chipmunks and having a good time. On these rocks, the kids were much faster than me, so I couldn't really keep up. I'm just glad nobody fell off the mountain!

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We picniced at the top of the mountain after getting off the tramway. The kids crawled all over these rocks chasing after chipmunks and having a good time. It doesn't look it, but the kids are sitting quite a ways above the the ground below them. The chipmunks were very friendly...and hungry!

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We picniced at the top of the mountain after getting off the tramway. The kids crawled all over these rocks chasing after chipmunks and having a good time.

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We picniced at the top of the mountain after getting off the tramway. The kids crawled all over these rocks chasing after chipmunks and having a good time. Immediately after I took this photo, a chipmunk jumped on the rock by C's right foot and tried to crawl up his leg!

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These were the four monkeys I was marooned with at the top of the Estes Park aerial tramway.

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The aerial tramway in Estes Park, CO. Elevation at the bottom is about 7,000 feet; the top of the mountain adds about another 1,100 feet.

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We saw this really cool game at an Old Navy in Fort Collins. The machine projects an image of the game on to the floor and you can interact with it by stepping on it and kicking at objects you see. It really entertained all the kids for quite a long time.

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Seeing all important sights in Colorado, like the dolphin in front of the Asian Grill and King Soupers.

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Today, I was taught all about 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner.

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Hanging out at Grandma's house.

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Hanging out at Grandma's house.

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Imagine hitting a bird-sized bug at 75 miles-per-hour!

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Excuse me, I ordered the LARGE cone!

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Our first refueling stop at a Sinclair station in South Dakota. Why does Sinclair use a dinosaur as a trademark?

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Amazingly, we had plenty of room for all our stuff in the back of the van. This is the most organized we've ever been at the start of a road trip.

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This is how our trip to Colorado and New Mexico started...three sleeping beauties!

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This is how our trip to Colorado and New Mexico started...three sleeping beauties!

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This is how our trip to Colorado and New Mexico started...three sleeping beauties!

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O graduated from kindergarten at Winship this year.

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O's recital with the North Dakota Ballet Company. She looked like a tiny disco diva in her outfit!

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O's recital with the North Dakota Ballet Company. She looked like a tiny disco diva in her outfit!

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Prime Steel Car Show. I found my car...a rare turbo Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. The owner was willing to sell it, for $35,000!

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Prime Steel Car Show. I found my car...a rare turbo Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. The owner was willing to sell it, for $35,000!

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2010-03 IMG_0045, originally uploaded by patrick_schultz123.

Trying out the new glasses.

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2010-03 IMG_0029, originally uploaded by patrick_schultz123.

Professional peanut sheller!

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Wishful thinking!

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2010-03 IMG_0015, originally uploaded by patrick_schultz123.

Sleepy boy! This kid can sleep in any position in any location!

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2010-02 IMG_0377, originally uploaded by patrick_schultz123.

A reminder of what it looks like here in winter! We went to Lincoln Park in February to go skating and and sledding. The Park District now lets you check out skates and skis.

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2010-02 IMG_0376, originally uploaded by patrick_schultz123.

A reminder of what it looks like here in winter! We went to Lincoln Park in February to go skating and and sledding. The Park District now lets you check out skates and skis.

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2010-02 IMG_0366, originally uploaded by patrick_schultz123.

A reminder of what it looks like here in winter! We went to Lincoln Park in February to go skating and and sledding. The Park District now lets you check out skates and skis.

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2010-02 IMG_0346, originally uploaded by patrick_schultz123.

A reminder of what it looks like here in winter! We went to Lincoln Park in February to go skating and and sledding. The Park District now lets you check out skates and skis.

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2010-02 IMG_0331, originally uploaded by patrick_schultz123.

A reminder of what it looks like here in winter! We went to Lincoln Park in February to go skating and and sledding. The Park District now lets you check out skates and skis.

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2010-02 IMG_0329, originally uploaded by patrick_schultz123.

A reminder of what it looks like here in winter! We went to Lincoln Park in February to go skating and and sledding. The Park District now lets you check out skates and skis.

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C's really excited about being at church! Camp Jamboree at First Presbyterian Church. We had a good potluck dinner. Then the group provided a great service and lots of good music!