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1. So great to see you and Val together! I gotta figure out how to kayak with an infant. La Jolla looks awesome. Excited to see the ocean.

   Comment by Hilary — November 18, 2014 @ 10:06 am

2. it was a great visit!

   might want to leave leo on the shore with someone. 🙂 val can tell you about flipping boats. I highly recommend getting out on the water!

   Comment by michael — November 28, 2014 @ 10:31 am

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