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From yesterday...
393. Adrianna's joy at participating in a pioneer life at the museum of the west.  She felt that she was living Laura Ingalls' story
394. Abel enjoying his "modern" pioneer ride
395. Eating at a delicious local bakery, where they give the kids bread dough to play with while they wait
396. ...And rice crispy treats to decorate
397. Going shopping with Scott while my dad and Debbie stayed with the kids

398. Taking a nature hike, where the kids participated in the "fitness" stops
399. Holding hands with Adrianna, while convincing her she could walk the entire 1.3 miles of the hike
400. Adrianna and Abel playing doctor
401. Grandma Debbie and Adrianna making Easter crafts

 And from today...
402. Finishing a week-long trip away with a family picture
 403. Abel "reading" in the car
 404. Adrianna's happy playing on the drive home
 405. Scott making a bouquet from our yard
406. Reuniting with our dogs after being away

407. Abel running through the house to play with all his toys again

408. Finding our camera after misplacing it

409. Two dogs, a cat, and three parents sharing a couch

410. Adrianna having her Grandpa Steve read to her after being away

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