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I love this time of year!!!
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This is fun in here!
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We made a yummy turkey dinner feast!!!
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Brody's first taste of cranberry sauce from Aunt Sandi in Alaska - so good!
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Tuckered out boys!! So cute!!
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My first instrument - Tony did such a good job with this gift! I am so excited to learn
and play with him (he plays the violin)! It shall be a fun time had by all:)
Watch out we might be playing for you one of these days soon:) Hopefully it wont' be to painful!
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These boots were made for walking - well not yet - but my dad's little buckaroo
sure thought they were nice!
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Skyping with Gordi and Judy
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Skyping with Andy, Craig and Carol
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Sweater again from Grandma Jude!
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Tony and I won't cry anymore with these onion goggles! They really work!
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Marker's Sweater for Tony! Thanks Joel and Heather - he thought it was great!
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Cool star night light from Jonathan and Dale - we have used it every day since - my favorite is the green stars. Reminds me of the glow in the dark stars that are still on my childhood bedroom ceiling!!
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The tooth ferry gave Brody his first toothbrush and
NO this isn't hurting him, he was just really
was cranky at the time:)
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Lucky Spooner!
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Fun to see what Tony bought for Brody! He loved his gifts from his papa!
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Pretty kitty!
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So many gifts from Brody's biggest fans!
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Fabulous elephant from Grandma Judy! Several peices she made and then put together
to create this masterpiece!
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Oh the kitty ornament!! How did you get that Brody?
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Yeah - Brody is so excited to celebrate!!
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Our little family!!
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Tony made us yummy french toast!
An amazing day for sure!!! We enjoyed a relaxing weekend at home with Brody! We had good chats with our families and ate some yummy holiday food!!