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We had a great "first day of summer" this year!!

Back in May, I had mentioned to Ben that I really wanted to plan a surprise

something for Jean's birthday, but since I had time, I didn't act on it right away.

Not even 2 weeks later, Becca messages me with the exact same idea.  Fantastic!

So, we got to planning... and long story-short, we pulled it off!  We surprised Jean

with some of her best friends at the beach, went for pizza, went back to the beach,

and then got ice cream to top it all off.  It really was a great day.

I fully intended on getting a lot more pictures, but the water and conditions were

so perfect, I just had to get in.  And I don't normally get in the water.  It was great

to enjoy the (very unusually-flat) ocean with our friends.

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Leah and I are only 2 weeks apart!  She's due with their first baby (also a girl)

15 days before I'm due with Phoenix.  It has been fun being pregnant with friends

through both of my pregnancies so far!  I can't wait to see Phoenix and their baby

grow up together.  Too fun!!

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Thankfully, Jean asked to get a picture before we ALL went home (we really

should've gotten a group shot earlier).  I just adore these girls and had so much

fun planning this whole thing with Becca!!!  LtoR: me, Jean Marie and Becca