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Birthday Girl!!!!

Dear Readers,

This past week we celebrated the birthday of my darlin' niece Hailey!!!! She is turning into a beautiful little lady and I'm so proud to be her aunt!

This is an old picture but I couldn't help but post it, she looks so cute!
When she came over one day, she got to dress up, and like any girl she had a blast!

Not the best picture, but this was taken at "Uncle Caleb's" graduation.

A field trip with "mommy"! 

School pictures!!!


I'm so proud of this girl and so happy she is part of the family!! I love you Bunches Hailey!!!!!

Your Friend,
Haviland~ 


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