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I just wanted to pause a moment during these busy days that you've presented us with, in order to thank and congratulate you for being such a stellar month thus far!
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Your bright cheery mornings have been perfect for the daily farm chores.
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All that fruit you've been ripening up for us out in the garden...
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All the growth you've put on the little trees in our orchard...
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That little peach you've been plumping up whilst many little faces eagerly keep watch...
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All the new fruit we planted at the beginning of the season that you've been teasing us with.
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The height you put on the grape vines is very much appreciated.
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The garlic harvest you bore was plenty for the year.
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And all the herbs drying on the porch will be very sought after this winter!
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Yes, you've been very good to the garden...
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...but you've also managed to be very good to the people as well. What a feat!
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Providing the perfect weather for hiking and exploring...
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And as much as we possibly wanted. How nice of you!
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(Shout outs to Jules, SteveyJ, Mrs. M, and other long time blog readers with whom we've immensely enjoyed visiting this month! Love you guys!!)
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Check out this process:
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#1 Find a sister to balance the inner tube for you.
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#2 Hold nose and flip around backwards.
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#3 Strike a cool pose and then go flip sister off your tube. ;)
(Isn't that a great inner tube? It came out of a tractor tire and is enjoying a new recycled life entertaining children for hours on end.)
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Oh, and July, your big beautiful suns have been warmly embraced by all life!
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Though we still have the memories...
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And the fantastic pictures...
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Fun times!
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Add to your delicious mix all the great nights of volley ball under your sinking sun and lovely mosquitoes...
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After that, when your active days had us tired, your cool nights and talkative crickets provided the perfect sleeping environment.
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So yeah, July, thanks a bunch! You will be missed.
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