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ok one more round...

Our ward went camping for 3 days at the Carpenteria State Beach. It is such a great campout! Great dutch oven cooking by Elaine (the Si of this ward) and within steps of the water. I've decided that kids LOVE camping. Kate didn't know what to do with herself. Climbing trees, scooters, food, sleeping with mom and dad AND Rudy in the same bed is pretty cool. Sydney created a girls club and led the little ones in song for about an hour.  

Below, the girl on the right is my friend who sings with me and shares piano duties with me. She sounds like a Disney Princess. She really does. I don't so much :) But she is great! The one on the left just moved from Pasadena and is an avid biker. She's the one who helped me surprise Brett with a mountain bike for Valentine's Day. For once, I knew I gave a great gift!

 About half a mile down the beach from our tent were hundreds of seals having their babies. It was so cute! Big fat moms and little babies hopping all over the moms. We walked there and by the time we got there, Kate was out on dad's shoulder. (Yes I know she has a pink shirt and red bow. That's the way I DUUU IT!)

I am so grateful for family and friends. Still missing these girls below. (And Laurie. And Becky. And Micah. And my ward. ) I am so grateful that our family has come to visit so often! I don't feel so removed from them. 

Love this pic. I am so so grateful for Brett!