Newport Pics

It was soooo fun to talk today and to have Tallon join us. I don’t know how you felt about it but it felt like a really good thing for everyone - especially Tallon. Thanks for being a good friend to him. He’s a great guy and I’m so glad we could have him in our home tonight! Well, we got home late Saturday night from Newport. We had a great time. I think everyone was happy to come home but it was nice to get everyone to ourselves for one week. Here’s an explain action of the pics: -Calder written in the sand at Crystal Cove on Monday. We missed you! -Surf lessons on Tuesday at Newport Beach. -Henry melting in his wet suit. -Balboa Bars and bike riding on Wednesday (a classic tradition and super yummy) -The Bike shop (we are delicious thai food around the corner! So good) -family portraits at LEGOLAND on Thursday Jane was beyond excited! -Wildstyle and Jane. -More rides -McKay riding through Death Valley with no shirt on Saturday. We are great food. I feel like I’m waaay overweight and I’ve got to get handle on things! On Wednesday this week we are heading to Moab for the Calder family reunion. Same place as last year. After this trip, we are home for the time being. I’m looking forward to being with my family. I think everyone will be there this year except you and Anna. You will be missed! I’ve been thinking about this scripture a lot today I’m Mosiah 2:41: 41 And moreover, I would desire that ye should consider on the blessed and happy state of those that keep the commandments of God. For behold, they are blessed in all things, both temporal and spiritual; and if they hold out faithful to the end they are received into heaven, that thereby they may dwell with God in a state of never-ending happiness. O remember, remember that these things are true; for the Lord God hath spoken it. I love this scripture. I’ve been thinking so much about how much happier the people are that I know who keep the commandments. I know how much happier I am and I’ve watched it in my kids. What a simple way to be happy…just keep the commandment. I’m so grateful for this life. I’m so grateful for you and the things you’ve taught me over the past year. I’m grateful for your happiness. It’s truly apparent in you demeanor. Tallon is great but he’s not happy. You can tell. Keep up the great work. We talked so much about you today. It was really fun. Have a wonderful week. I miss you! Love you tons! Mom❤️

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