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          The kids convinced Uncle James to have a tea party with them in their tent              | 
        
        
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          Katie loves her "hope chest" from Great Grandma. Eli is just jealous that he can't get up on it by himself   | 
           
          Our surprise guest for the weekend was Aunt Amanda (posing with Grampa)   | 
        
        
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          Mommy working hard on the Thomas cake              | 
           
          Katie had to supervise the cake decorating   | 
        
        
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          Our little birthday boy sure loves trains   | 
           
          Uncle James and Eli playing with the trains   | 
        
        
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          Sissy tries to help Eli open his gifts   | 
           
          "Oh wow, a Superman ball! Thanks Gaga and Papa"   | 
        
        
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          "What is in this big bag?"   | 
           
          "More Thomas! Yeah!"   | 
        
        
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          Thanks for my not so noisy toy, Uncle James   | 
           
          Nancy and Ryan came to the party since they live close   | 
        
        
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          Goodie bags   | 
           
          Eli just wanted to eat the candy out of the goodie bag   |