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old friends

We spent an afternoon back in the old neighborhood.  One good thing about renting to friends is when you have a play date at their house, you might get to see your neighbors too.  It was quite a little reunion.  We picnicked on the front grass so it was impromptu and wonderful.  And what a relief for Kaelah to know she could still be friends with Serena even though we moved to a new house.
Playing with Darrell's pop.
Hugs and happy tears from Marshon.

The kids loved playing on the trampoline, but the insurance company said no, so they've had to take it down.  ):
We still get to see friends when Dan plays softball with members of the LHC ward.  The E. family makes for great babysitters.  I don't think I could manage going to the games without them.
The annual stake family carnival is a great place to see people too.  I loved this one of Natalie & Natalie.  Isn't M patient with N?
And don't forget the pool!  Look at these cute pictures Marcee took.  We adored the swim suit my mom bought the baby so she could match Michelle and Kaelah with their tutu swim suits.  (It's actually identical to Michelle's.)  It will be so fun to go swimming again next summer.  It was what kept us sane during the move.


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