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Performances and Franklin Reunion

Last week at the HopeKids camp the theme was "Lights, Camera, Action." So, the kids learned about how movies are made and watched some movies as well. On Friday three different groups performed a skit or movie. Brynn played the part of a tree in the performance she was in. It was so cute.





Sweet note that Brynn wrote to me in my notebook when we were out to dinner with friends one night.

On Saturday was our annual Dietz family gathering at my aunt and uncle's cabin on Lake Franklin. It was great weather and the cousins had a great time playing together.












Clara and Auntie Tessa

On Sunday Brynn and road tripped together to Minneapolis to see her favorite band, One Direction, in concert. Thankfully we made it down there and back without incident and had a great time. They played at the TCF Bank Stadium which is where the Gophers play on  U of M campus.

Out to eat before the concert.








Tonight Dana and I are busy doing preparations for Clara's first birthday party tomorrow. Unfortunately she has (again!) been under the weather all week with ear infection, fever and lastly throat infection and a nasty rash. We are hoping she is feeling much better tomorrow so she can celebrate her birthday. Thankfully Grandma Holly was able to come and spend the week with us taking great care of her while Dana and I were at work and, sadly, attending a funeral in the middle of the week. Thanks so much, Grandma Holly!















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