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  1. RCUBEsJune 2, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    "Pile of smiles" here in these awesome pics of your family! :) God bless you and your wonderful family.

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  2. Kim @ Homesteader's HeartJune 2, 2009 at 5:48 PM

    One word sums it up "JOY". There is pure joy on all your faces. I love it. How lovely. Looks like a beautiful place and a beautiful family. Thanks for sharing it with us my friend.
    Hugs.
    Kim

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  3. AndreaJune 2, 2009 at 7:04 PM

    Thank you for sharing.....Simply beautiful.
    Boy did I miss you..I am thankful you had a wonderful trip and a joyous time with your family, but I am also thankful you are back to bring smiles to my life.
    Blessings and prayers, andrea

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  4. Beth in NCJune 2, 2009 at 8:26 PM

    Those are wonderful pictures. I looks like a family full of love!

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  5. LorenJune 2, 2009 at 10:11 PM

    What a joy-filled time it looks like you had! Is that your mom in the pic with you? She looks as precious as you! Thanks for the sweet comments on my blog and prayers for my dad and family!
    I am soo glad you are back with us but so happy you were able to be with your family and refreshed! I know you blessed all of them with your smiles :)

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  6. LisaShawJune 3, 2009 at 2:07 PM

    I absolutely loved these photos! I wanted to be in the family too! :) I'm so glad you had a wonderful time with your family and all the special blessings that our faithful GOD blessed you with -- awesome!

    Loved hearing the Sister Sledge song along with the photos. That took me back to the 80's :)

    Love you Sister.

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  7. KayJune 3, 2009 at 7:56 PM

    Big brother is watching your slide ...

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  8. AngelaJune 6, 2009 at 3:42 AM

    Thanks for sharing..I've been sitting here looking at the entire slide show...What a blessing of a family...

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