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Here we are already at the beginning of July. Summer is going by too fast! I always tell myself that someday I'm going to live in a place where the climate is perfect all year round: not too hot, not too cold, not too windy or too rainy or too snowy....well, I can dream, can't I?

This is what's been going on in the Thorson family the last half of June (more below from earlier in the summer...if you can call it summer here in North Dakota.)

Last Friday night, we had strong thunderstorms come through town and a tornado that touched down 2 miles north of town. Looking north, here are the very low clouds as they roll in. Hoping to soon upload a video that shows the clouds circling and swirling into position for a funnel up above us.

The house across the street, looking out from our deck to the north.

On Father's Day we spent some time at the lake with my grandparents & parents.

This is what happened when I tried to take a picture of the kids with my dad :)

My cousin Katie got married on June 20 in Park Rapids. The reception was held at the family's ranch. It was a beautiful day!
Leah playing with my cousin Jack and twins Levi & Laura (not pictured).

My mom with Leah.

A decent family photo--yay!

Prior to the wedding, we were at our church body's annual conference in Fergus Falls, MN. Here's Leah with her godmother, Monica. Kirk and Andy, respective fathers, were in meetings while we were hanging out taking these pictures. Apparently Leah has already mastered the art of sticking her tongue out for pictures :)

Leah with Isaiah, Monica & Andy's son, who is 3 weeks younger than Leah.

"So big!"

Will & Moriah (Monica & Andy's daughter, two months younger than Will) watching Clifford on DVD after a swim in the pool.

We invited some seminary friends over for supper one night who are serving their internship nearby. Here is their son, Gideon, and Will playing. They spent lots of time in the sandbox too!