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I can't tell who was more excited, the grand kids or the grand parents... Grandpa Dewey sandwich Ahhhh Baby Nora (Stephanie and Justin's little girl) Sit still.......yeah right. Grandpa Jay! About a year ago when we came back to Norfolk from this annual trip to RV, we shared that it'd be a fun place to catch up with friends.  Since Carl got orders to CA for grad school at Stanford (awesome!), Lauren stated - they would be joining us.  No "maybe" about it.  Lucky for all, Lauren's parents came out for Carl's graduation and make the trek further north to join us. Fire truck!!!!!!!  Laurel had been asking several times a day until this finally happened.

It's been fun to have an evening out with friends and family the night before "A Taste of Redwood Valley".  This year, DeeLynn and Carlo; Darrell and Francis, and Patty (Francis' sister); Greg and Madeline, and Ricki, Madeline's friend from childhood all joined us. Great time!

Stopped by to visit with Merritt, Kristina and the "big kids" Gavin and Maia.  Had a lot of fun.  Thanks to the big kids for all of the play time with the girls.  Kestrel still asks about the baby doll. Rexy and his new friend - Laurel Riding the horse! Laurel got the ride too, just didn't get a pic of the action. Oh Dad...  Monkeys - large and small

Kestrel had 2 friends and Laurel for her birthday.  They did a few crafts and of course had cupcakes. Enjoy.  He big present from us was BUNK BEDS!!!  Big hit. decorating pots and blowing bubbles bead bracets gift time Chocolate cupcakes with sprinkles

It's been forever since I updated, so I have to jump around a little.  Going for hikes (slow walks for those without kids) is a lot of fun.  The girls are like little billy goats and can handle some tough terrain.  This pics are from two different hikes on the same trail.  First one in May and second on 3 July. Two girls and their dog Giving some Pookie love Crab hunting JACKPOT  it's that little tiny white speck in K's hands  Laurel's is a keeper for sure!