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One of our first summertime outings was a picnic at Second Dam -- just up the canyon, about 5 minutes from our house and so beautiful right now as things are coming to life. (And with crazy high water right now too as the snow is melting!)
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Ellie enjoying a chocolate chip cookie, Landon enjoying throwing huge sticks into the water
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A little exploring and puddle jumping/accidental mushy shoes
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Happily sleeping Owen :)