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my family is awesome. they are the most generous, caring people in our lives. i am so thankful for all that they do for us and the strong role they have in our lives. since having children, i have come to realize more and more how good we have it. my parents make it possible for us to visit them a couple of times per year and my sister lisa has given us container after container of kids clothing not to mention baby equipment. i cannot thank them enough for their generosity. living so far away is difficult. i look at many of my friends who have family nearby to help babysit or help with a project. i wish we had that, but at the same time, given our situation, it makes me so happy the efforts they all go to in order to win the hearts of my children in the short time we have together. my family is incredible. i really feel very priviledged to call them mine. claire, mya and i had a great time visiting them all in nd. once again, i thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you have done for us, mom and dad. lisa, i thank you endlessly for the kids stuff. it is such a blessing not having to buy everything.










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Anonymous said…
looks like I missed a good time! Those kiddos are adorable! Wow they were even brave enough to hold Mya!

Love ya, J
August 7, 2009 at 9:43 AM
Erin&Joshua said…
They are all so cute! I love your little nieces and nephews. While I have never met them in person I too believe that you have a wonderful family :)
August 8, 2009 at 7:49 AM
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