Five moms and thirty kids ventured into the woods for four days – blessed adventure!
Family Trip – Day 3
Papa and Nana took the entire family on a week getaway. We spent three days at a theme park. It was a nice opportunity for me to work on eutrapelia. 
This is my picture re-cap – the PRETTY, HAPPY, FUNNY, AND REAL.
10:30 – 9:15
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![9.12.12-tommorrow-land-rocket-ship-e[1]_thumb](https://joyfilledfamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/9.12.12-tommorrow-land-rocket-ship-e-25255B4-25255D.jpg "9.12.12-tommorrow-land-rocket-ship-e[1]_thumb")
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Family Trip – Day 2
Papa and Nana took the entire family on a week getaway. We spent three days at a theme park. It was a nice opportunity for me to work on eutrapelia.
This is my picture re-cap – the PRETTY, HAPPY, FUNNY, AND REAL.
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Day 2
10:00 – 8:45
![9.11.12-bugsland-can-you-spot-the-st[1]](https://joyfilledfamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/9.11.12-bugsland-can-you-spot-the-st-25255B1-25255D_thumb.jpg "9.11.12-bugsland-can-you-spot-the-st[1]")
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![9.11.12-grizzly-rapids-gian-elissa-e[4]](https://joyfilledfamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/9.11.12-grizzly-rapids-gian-elissa-e-25255B1-25255D.jpg "9.11.12-grizzly-rapids-gian-elissa-e[4]")
![9.11.12-grizzly-rapids-gian-elissa-e[5]](https://joyfilledfamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/9.11.12-grizzly-rapids-gian-elissa-e-25255B2-25255D.jpg "9.11.12-grizzly-rapids-gian-elissa-e[5]")
![9.11.12-forest-gio-walking-through-a[1]](https://joyfilledfamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/9.11.12-forest-gio-walking-through-a-25255B2-25255D.jpg "9.11.12-forest-gio-walking-through-a[1]")
![9.11.12-buzz-light-year-ella-with-gl[1]](https://joyfilledfamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/9.11.12-buzz-light-year-ella-with-gl-25255B1-25255D.jpg "9.11.12-buzz-light-year-ella-with-gl[1]")
![9.11.12-carsland-radiator-springs-un[2]](https://joyfilledfamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/9.11.12-carsland-radiator-springs-un-25255B2-25255D_thumb.jpg "9.11.12-carsland-radiator-springs-un[2]")
![9.11.12-paridise-pier-zephyer-mom-an[1]](https://joyfilledfamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/9.11.12-paridise-pier-zephyer-mom-an.jpg "9.11.12-paridise-pier-zephyer-mom-an[1]")
![9.11.12-bugsland-balloons-dad-girlsv[2]](https://joyfilledfamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/9.11.12-bugsland-balloons-dad-girlsv-25255B2-25255D_thumb.jpg "9.11.12-bugsland-balloons-dad-girlsv[2]")
![9.11.12-bugsland-bumper-bugs-dad-gia[5]](https://joyfilledfamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/9.11.12-bugsland-bumper-bugs-dad-gia-25255B2-25255D.jpg "9.11.12-bugsland-bumper-bugs-dad-gia[5]")
![9.11.12-maters-tractorsdad-ella-elex[1]](https://joyfilledfamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/9.11.12-maters-tractorsdad-ella-elex-25255B2-25255D.jpg "9.11.12-maters-tractorsdad-ella-elex[1]")
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Family Trip
Papa and Nana took the entire family on a week getaway. We spent three days at a theme park. It was a nice opportunity for me to work on eutrapelia.
This is my picture re-cap – the PRETTY, HAPPY, FUNNY, AND REAL.
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Day 1
10am – 8:30
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Family Retreat
We spent our Labor Day weekend at Lake Tahoe with Godparents and Godchildren.
ice cold water * 30 ft jumps * row boat * sand castles * bubbles in the wind * hikes * paddle boarding * river rocks * family * relaxation * late bedtimes * picnics * fishing * canoe rides * birthday * sand * dinner co-op * Mother Teresa’s feast day * 18 children * 6 adults * family prayer nights * morning offerings * blessings
