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    The Detour

    So we packed up, bid farewell to the little red cabin in the woods, and hit the road to begin the long drive home. After a couple hours, Mikey hesitantly said, “Uh, Daddy? We’ve been driving a long time and this doesn’t really look like we’re getting close to where we live.” Meaning, all he was seeing was pretty much nothing but desert and mountains in the distance instead of the tall buildings, sprawling shopping centers, and many houses clustered together indicating the bustling city life we live in. Phil looked out the window and mock gasped. “Oh man, we went the wrong way! Now we’re heading into Nevada!” The…

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    Going to the Snow, part 1

    The last time we went up to Big Bear was nearly a year and a half ago and it didn’t end so well for us. So it took us a little while to feel comfortable about going up there and making new memories. Even the older kids felt a bit apprehensive about it at first.                                                                                           More snow fun to come…