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Having daddy around means bowls of whip cream (or as Kelan calls it, "whip crip") are perfectly acceptable.
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I've been wanting to get some good sunrise pictures. Riding the early ferry to Southport this morning for Craig's surgery gave me just the opportunity I'd been waiting for...
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After his surgery we drove around Southport to kill time before the ferry and see the sights. It's a very cute little coastal town we plan on visiting again to see more!
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On the ferry ride home we got out and let the boys explore. It was thrilling!
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Jak caught during a calm, reflective moment. These are rare.
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Kelan loved the ferry.
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The big boat that passed us by slightly closer than I'd have liked it to.
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A slightly groggy post-op Craig. And below- the results of his surgery. Ouch! We're praying for a quick and full recovery.
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