This girl knows how to have fun! A few (or more than a few) pictures to entertain you:
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At Clemyjontri Park in McLean, VA.
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All suited up and ready to be carried in Shanandoah National Park.
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Beautiful waterfall in said park.
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With our buddies in Shanandoah, L-R: Juliette (Mayumi's 'best friend'?--Juliette fell on Mayumi and accidentally knocked her down today, so maybe the bestfriendship is off...I am not sure), Mark, Brittney, Nate, Mayumi, Hilary.
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An important conversation between Mayumi and Juliette in Shanandoah.
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Wouldn't it be nice? Mayumi, living the good life.
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With Grandpa Astroland at the Sterling Library park. Mayumi cannot get enough of these see-saw things.
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Like, totally pyschadelic, dude.
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Mayumi absolutely ADORES animals, especially dogs. Here she is at Lincoln Park in Washington, D.C.
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Warning: no Mayumi in the next few photos (gasp!). Nate and I indulged in an anniversary weekend up where we honeymooned--the Finger Lakes region (thanks Mom, for babysitting!).
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It was beautiful!
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But a little cold.
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And finally--Mayumi with her buddy Juliette and J's mom Brittney on the Mall in D.C.