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The only picture I have of my mom pregnant with me
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Up at green lake a few years ago
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Doing mom's hair. I always wanted to be a teacher and a hairdresser. At least I get to cut Gary and Kai's hair now!
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Mom pointing out a whale while on the boat.
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Mom and 3 of us girls
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After a nice dinner out
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We all donated blood in my mom's name so she could get to 50 donations (she could no longer donate at that time).
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Mom and Jackie
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Mom and dad when they were dating as teenagers
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My mom at about 15
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Me napping with mom (Maria wasn't allowed to nap with mom because she moved around too much, I was a perfect napping partner:)
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Me drinking tea with mom
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The whole family up at Whistler
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Mom and dad on the boat
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Massage train...hey, my turn!
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Hawaii
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After the birth of the first grandchild, Ani. Probably the most beautiful, precious, and memorable time for us as an entire family.
Wow, thanks for sharing that Louise - it was beautiful!
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Ah, bonne temps indeed, thanks weezer. And you kinda look like a boy in the photo of you drinking tea with madre when you were young! (...is that bad to say, but hey, maybe others are thinking it too?).
ReplyDeletesuch great pictures, especially the last one :)
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