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Last weekend, we went camping. Well, camping is a relative term for me. I went up Saturday evening, spent the night in the back of my sister's car on an air mattress and came home Sunday afternoon. It was a ton of fun. I would have stayed longer had I not had an assignment due the next day that I hadn't even started.
My three sisters, that are married, each have a two year old. There is only a seven month span between the time Eli was born, then six months later came Ava and then seven weeks after that Ben rounded out the three. I would like to take this moment to mention --- I got in a car and drove to Canada a few years ago with these three pregnant women. Anywho, these three little ones crack me up. Trying to get a picture with them is impossible. Just getting them to look at you at the same time is a feat.The looks on their faces.....they thought I was crazy. I just love these little people. Being an Auntie has to be one of the greatest things ever.

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Taylor's mom said…
What cute pictures. I'm so impressed you bonded with nature! Where did you go?
July 24, 2008 at 8:46 PM
Joanna said…
we LOVE camping. I LOVE camping in a cabin with a bed and toilet. Being an aunt is the best. I really got to know my neices and nephews this winter and it is HARD being so far away from them. It looks like you had fun.
July 25, 2008 at 1:16 PM
Anonymous said…
i hate camping (sorry Joanna!) so I'm proud of you for leaving early!:) I miss you!!!
July 28, 2008 at 10:13 PM
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