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| "Scientists have discovered something that children have always known - playing in the mud can lift your mood. Recent studies have revealed that dirt contains microscopic bacteria called Mycobacterium vaccae which increases the levels of serotonin in our brains, helping to relax, soothe and calm." http://www.livescience.com |
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| Bubbles, chalk and paint |
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| Rainwater that had collected in our pots and pans helped to make sandcakes and sandcookies |
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| Yard work starting at 7PM |
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| Finally winding down (and letting the sweat evaporate) by heading inside and practicing colors on our makeshift light table. |
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| A view for two at 9PM |
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| we have been talking about this event for weeks. finally the day arrived. |
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| the pre-party. Andy and I celebrating 11 years together....with Elmo. my how times have changed |
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| Rosita, La Monstrua de las Cuevas |
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| floating Elmo heads everywhere you looked along with |
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| laughter and cheers |
