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A whole lotta happy

What do you get when you add two days + three moms + three daughters?

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At least a dozen pair of flip flops, 82 dirty towels, and whole lotta happy.  Smile

Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.  ~Marcel Proust

Peace, Kelly

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  1. Cathy H says

    August 4, 2012 at 11:15 am

    I sounds like such a wonderful time! I love that you’re watching the Olympics during your fun time together!!

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    August 6, 2012 at 6:12 pm

    […] I hope you had a nice weekend. Ours was relatively quiet. I got home Friday from my little trip to OKC with our friends. Then Saturday I cleaned house and went to Michael’s. Exciting stuff I […]

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