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This weekend we were supposed to be going up to Washington D.C. to get family pictures with Grandma and Grandad Ray, Taryn, Matt, Gabriel, and us! However, the weather didn't cooperate. So we are going to put those off until next year most likely, haha. We still all wanted to go up and visit and celebrate Gabriel's 2nd birthday and Grandad's birthday. So we took off early Saturday and went up north to Taryn and Matt's. We were able to visit with everyone, have a great lunch and watch Gabriel open up all his gifts. Gabriel got a ton of good stuff. He got a t-ball set, a soccer set, books, coloring books, a lawn mower, cars, firetrucks, learning games, and a bull dozer and dump truck that talk, make noises, move on their own, and dance. This sounds like it would be great for Gabriel, but it really scared him more than excited him. He would point and say "turn off" or "bye bye" anytime one of them would move or talk. He for some reason did not like them making noises at him without him doing anything, haha. Too much stimulation in one day I guess. We were able to have cake and ice cream for Gabriel and Grandad which is always yummy! I don't have any pictures b/c I went off and forgot my camera but I will try and get some from Taryn. You could also try checking their blog (link is on the right side of screen toward the top). I bet they will have some pictures from everything. It was a cool rainy day that couldn't have been spent any better! It is always great to catch up with everyone.