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For the last 12 years, I've always known where I was going to be for Labor Day. The Disneyland Half Marathon has been going for 12 years and I've participated in every single one of them. This year however, with new construction happening at the resort, the race had to be postponed. Theresa was happy to finally have her Labor Day weekend free to make travel plans. Let's head up north and see my brother! Ian's getting some practice carrying a bag. It's huge compared to him! Luckily it's filled with treats that we'll be sampling a little later. They so like to be at the front of the train for the ride to the main terminal. Everyone came running out to see us when we pulled up. It's going to be a fun weekend together. Hi Emma! Marveling at the bearded dragon and watching her eat some carrots. The trampoline was a big hit. My brother has a giant one in the backyard, and the kids loved playing on it all together. And loved it when me and my brother got on and

Well that's certainly a busy Friday isn't it. We've had plenty of visitors come see us this summer. It's been great! School is starting very soon though and there's only time for one more trip. Rita and Aubrey came all the way from Michigan to see us one last time.  There's so much to do and so little time! Shortly after waking up, everyone piled into cars and headed to the delicious 85C bakery. There you can select as many individual pastries as your heart desires. The kids have their favorites. I have my favorites. Everyone can get what they want.  Sometimes 2 or 3 things that they want. It's really fun having a big group like this because you can sample a little hit of everything. My favorites are the sweet cream cheese bread, bacon garlic sticks, and strawberry cream bread. After breakfast, it was time to head out to the beach. The weather is beautiful today here in Manhattan Beach. The kids enjoyed playing in the sand with the cousin. And heading down t