"You better start livin' right now, 'cause days go by..."

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So, that Monday before heading home we decided to to all of the kids out for a picnic lunch at the Garden of the gods. We all had a brilliant time, eating, driving, getting "lost" and just enjoying God's wonder all around us!Reed went looking...um...rather interesting! It seems he takes after his dad with the hat! =)

Me and the back crew! =) They look like they're having a grand time!

Abby looking cute and Grace.....scary! =D

These two are so much fun to watch....


So, after having to turn around who knows how many times, we came to this sign and just had to snap a picture of it!!

A stop at Wal-Mart!

Then we tried to get the younger kids all together smiling....but they all seemed to be doing something silly!!



Jess and I!!! BFF! <3

Peyton is such a lovely young lady!

This is a fun rock to play around with!!



William and Faith holding the rock up!!

The whole group!!

Jess kept trying to get everyone in this one....but some people are just too tall!! *laughs*

Take 2

William and Faith goofing off!!

Jess and I...sugar high I think!

We're really nice people!! REALLY!!!

Two sweet girls!

The crowd getting dinner in the kitchen!

Yes, there's never a dull moment when you're with the Chapa family! =)

And I'll end our trip with this picture!

We had a marvelous time, but things always come to an end! We must keep reminding ourselves to live life to it's fullest, make a mark in someones life, carry on our father's greatest legacy and pass it down to our future generations. Never letting the awesome light go out! I pray you've enjoyed the McDonald travel journal! I know it brought back so many wonderful memories that I will cherish forever, and hopefully I can make more in the many years to come! Be blessed and thank God for this amazing life he has given to us!

Y'all come back now, ya hear?!?!? {insert smile}

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