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Summer in Indy 




We’ve had a great summer so far! Abby participated in art, nature and dance camps, the girls are taking swim lessons, and we found ONE Monarch caterpillar this season 🙌🏻🙌🏻 Better than nothing!
We went to South Bend to visit my dear friend Sariah and her family, then went with them to Lake Michigan. Super quick trip but it was beautiful. I basically got weirdly excited seeing all the milkweed patches along the highway in bloom. I have problems 😂😂😅
Other than that, we’ve been just hanging out at the library, with family, and experiencing a great summer in Indy ❤️ Just wish we went to the pool more often! That’s my next priority. 😜


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