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July began with an early birthday outing for Evya to the SF Conservatory of Flowers with Auntie Erin and Uncle Mike.
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The Conservatory had a special butterfly exhibit.
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Then we were off to a picnic in the SF Botanical Gardens.
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A couple of days later it was Grammie's birthday. Evya made the cake.
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July birthday buddies.
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When you make the cake, you get to help blow it out.
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Even on summer vacation, Evya takes time to practice her letters. She likes using a computer keyboard as her "manual."
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Evya's 4th Birthday began with a pancake breakfast.
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Matt felt a little underdressed so he got his annual Evya Pirate Birthday outfit on.
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An Evya-eye view of her breakfast companions...
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First round of gifts for the day...
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Out of the pirate garb and into the swimsuit.
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Allyndreth made pink corn bread to celebrate the occasion.
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Evya insisted on making her own cake, so we started the process after the morning swim. She chose to wear her pirate princess attire for this portion of the day.
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After the cake baked and cooled, we assembled and decorated it. Back in swimsuits.
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Any Evya birthday party has to be a swim party. Welcome, Grandparents!
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Time for presents for our mermaid pirate princess.
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And here's the cake!
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Evya's own design.
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This summer was accessorized by glitter tattoos.
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Belated birthday gift - a Slip-N-Slide
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Summer wouldn't be complete without a dip in Eel River.
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