Summer fun

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We took everyone to the zoo! This would have been almost impossible without Maida, but with her, we even enjoyed a ride on the zoo train.
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The kids all really love her, although I think Andrew is her biggest fan.
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This is a shot of Maida taking a drink from a water fountain for the VERY FIRST TIME! Who would have thought? Guess they don't have "bubblers" in Germany.

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The boys are comparing their size to a baby gorilla's size.
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Patrick is fingerpainting on his tummy with yogurt. It's so nice to be outside to eat in the summertime! (note the hose in the background - very handy for clean up!)
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Andrew is laughing! He loves being tickled under his chin and lets out a sweet little giggle. Maida was the first to hear it. He loves smiling and cooing at her.