The Cloisters

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Early August, back when it was still Summer, we spent the afternoon up at The Cloisters.

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Finding a lunch spot.

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“The Cloisters museum and gardens, the branch of The Metropolitan Museum of Art devoted to the art and architecture of medieval Europe, was assembled from architectural elements, both domestic and religious, that largely date from the twelfth through the fifteenth century.” – source

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Ivory is pretty amazing, and for the record, best kept on the animals it belongs to.

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It looks so buttery though.

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Noah telling about his favorite animal with tusks or something.

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He made a lot more sense when I finished this.

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Infinitely intricate.

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Silly.

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Saw this guy on the way out.

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5th Birthday!

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Englishmen in Prospect Park

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A picnic in Prospect Park with The Westlake’s who deserted us for England.

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August.

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The gang. Isaac has a crazy English accent now, I shouldn’t have been surprised.

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It was a quick visit, The Westlake’s already had plans, but I think they left extra quick when we ran out of drink.

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Sticking around, catching fireflies again.

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After school

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One day, after school, Savannah sharing one of her cookies with Noah.

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Derby.

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Congestion.

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Savannah’s 5th Birthday

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Grrrrrr… a couple weekends ago we went to a party for Savannah’s 5th birthday.

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Improvised tail.

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Princess Sophie, Princess Savannah, and Princess Derby.

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Aransas shaming you all, as always. Below are hot dog muffins!

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Princesses being announced.

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…and Oliver the wizard (in green).

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Royal dance.

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Noah and Chester psyched on the inflatable swords.

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Video montage of Savannah’s life as a 4 year old.

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Noah’s card for Savannah.

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Saying goodbye.

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Sappy. Still.