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Yesterday we got back from our 2nd trip up to Lake Almanor! Our whole family has just fallen in love with Almanor (especially little Luke who just miserably sad when we left) ~ it is easy to see all of God's beautiful creation when we're up there. We got to do so many fun things at the lake and enjoyed the company of some of our best friends. I just love family vacations!! Below are some pics from the trip:

My 3 sweet boys.

Mr. Caleb Joseph, sitting patiently for pictures to be over so he could go play with Hudson-Man.

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Caleb & Hudson being goofy, as alwasys =)

Luke just LOVED the jet ski! Daddy let him drive by himself (Nate was still on the ski of course, he just let Luke steer and control the speed). Here they are getting ready to go out.

Getting ready to drive the golf cart down to the lake.

Having the time of his life... Matthew was all smiles the whole week. I just love his face.

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Best Friends =)

The Girls

The Men

Feeding the ducks (who wouldn't eat)

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The Congdon Family

The Garcia Family

The Woodward Family

These were all the kiddos between our four families (except for Hayden, the youngest). Keep in mind that the Congdons are in the process of adopting at least one, the Woodwards are pregnant, and we hope to follow in their footsteps very soon. =) From L-R: Holden, Luke, Jaden, Caleb, Reese, Baylee, Lauren, Hudson, Matthew & Aubrey.