Stella quote

"Mom, do the moon and stars have to brush their teeth?"

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It's July!

Here are my boys...blowing stuff up.


And of course...sparklers and face paint.


In the morning the kids rode bikes in a little neighborhood parade. Complete with free candy, soda and hot dogs after the march! U.S.A. !!

From Lena's 7th b-day

Random Tinker happenings

Three kids in a box train.

Ginger bread houses.




Um...busted!

Stella looking adorable.

Oh Christmas Tree...

The Tinker family hits the road for the the annual hunt. Here's Lena sporting her "All I Want For Christmas" smile...




Everybody takes a turn cutting. (Stella was not too into it.)




Woo-hoo! First year the kids can carry the tree! I knew they'd come in handy some day ;)

Notice Lena had to bring her purse and show it off. Quite the little lady.

The post-hunt hat head ala Donald Trump on an extra bad hair day.

Decorate!

Boo!

Willy Wonka, Violet Beauregarde and...The Princess.


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Best in class

Lena and her prize winning pumpkin, Violet Beauregarde.


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Pinky

Isn't she perfect? :)

Up to Hood River

We were up in Hood River for a friend's birthday party, and enjoyed a bit of time in a few rivers along the way. Note: Lena's new hair cut!

Trip to the falls

With Tio Nick and Melissa.

Face paint!

Little Tinker critters...

Is it because he's a boy?

"I can pour my own syrup!" Hmm... Can you even see the pancakes? And yes, he's wearing his sister's shirt.



Must have knee pads and elbow pads on. And spider man boots. And Lena's pink leopard print hat. Along with our...underpants. For playing in the front yard, of course.

Helping dad knock out a closet...

Or is Lena just posing?? Hard to say.

Fashionistas

Summer...can you feel it?