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After being couped up in the house watching conference, we went to the lake as a family just to take a walk. We arrived about an hour before sunset and just enjoyed the views. One of Sam’s favorite things to do is to throw rocks in the lake while making wishes. During our many wish throwing adventures, I’ve discovered that I’m quite the awesome stone skipper! I’m not taking 2 0r 3 skips, but more like 6 and 7. And you know what the best part of it is? Jordan stinks at it. For once it seems, I completely kick his butt at something. I realize it’s just throwing rocks in water, but still, I can have my moment right?

Anyway, a funny thing happened while we were there. I noticed Sam was doing a little dance as he was making his wishes, so I asked him if he had to go to the bathroom. Before he could even answer, he started pulling his pants down, assuring Jordan and I that it would be perfectly OK if he just peed right there on the rocks. I couldn’t even react becasue I was so consumed with the thought: “Who is this child? Where has my ultra cautious, timid & easily embarassesed son gone?” I couldn’t help but stand there with pride (gross I know) . However Sam must have begun pondering that very same thing because suddenly he pulls up his pants, picks up a rock and for a final wish before the public deed says “I wish that no one will see me pee” and takes off for a more private setting in the trees. Now that’s the boy I know 🙂

And because posts are better with pictures, here is another picture from my CA trip of all the cousins together. I plan to stretch out documenting my trip for an entire year 🙂