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they look great. I see Sarah made it too :)
love, Lenka
Man! YOu guys are a good looking bunch! :)
~Amy & Dietrich
PS Dietrich still thinks your little guy(Daniel) is the cutest around...still his favorite by far (not counting his own! haha)from the TH when we were there! We LOVE seeing all your pics! :)
You all look so cute together (tell you bribed them with something?) :):)Great job!
love ya, jori