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Easter 2012 - Part 4

Really, this is my last installment from our trip!  Maybe I'll actually get back to writing about stuff I'm thinking about and doing some park reviews again.  In the meantime, back to family news!

Our last few days in SoCal were special with my parents.  We had some good times with Papa and Grandma at one of the local parks.







From this park, there happens to be a trail that appeared to take us back to Grandma and Papa's house.  So, one day I had them drop us off and we would just walk home.  It was a good idea for the first bit, but then we went the wrong way and had to double-back.  I ended up taking turns carrying each boy on my shoulder on the way back, but we made it!  It was a beautiful walk though.  We enjoyed looking at snails, birds, and different plants.  We also had to walk though an old gas and steam engine (outdoor) museum which was very intriguing to the kids.








Another day, we went to the beach.  We decided to take the Sprinter train there which made the excursion all the more fun.  The boys could not get enough of the water, and even though it was freezing cold they spent a good hour playing in the waves.  Note to self: Next time bring extra clothes for the adults that have to chase the kids in the waves, not just extra clothes for the kids.




















Finally, it was time to fly back to Seattle.




It was a great trip, and we get to do it all over again in July!


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