We celebrated Rachel's third birthday in November. Grandma
and Grandpa Solem visited from Florida, and were able to join the
festivities. We marked Grandma Susan and Grandpa Hal's first
Thanksgiving in the Northwest, with a nice brunch, and then a big dinner
at Northlake.
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Rachel peers out from her classroom, on the day of our observation.
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Rachel leaping during her movement class.
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Fall colors at the pondhouse.
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Hannah and Kayla Bat.
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Preparing birthday cake!
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The best part is licking the bowl.
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The end product.
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A demonic grin as we put socks on.
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Our friend Gavin at Rachel's party.
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Grandma and Grandpa Solem visiting from FL.
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The cake!
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The birthday kid.
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Kayla shows us how to pin the tail on Eeyore.
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Rachel takes a turn.
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Paul didn't do as well.
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Opening presents.
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Birthday breakfast : Mousecakes!
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Sing-along on Rachel's birthday.
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The kids took turns with bells.
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Grandma Susan and Grandpa Hal rubbing 'elbows' in their new kitchen.
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Grandma and Grandpa Solem in Grandma Susan and Grandpa Hal's living room.
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Birthday dinner.
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Grandma smiles for the camera.
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Kris emulates her father's 'pumpkin face'.
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"How old are you Rachel?"
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Blowing out the candles.
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They would show their ages at the same time.
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An attempt at a family picture.
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Looking at a card from Cousin Emily.
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Thanksgiving brunch.
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Snuggling with Grandpa.
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... but always in motion.
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At the NUUC Thanksgiving dinner.
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Grandma and her friend Shelly.
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Kayla showing her new smile.
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Paul trying out the remote control for his camera.
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