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Jan 26, 2021 4:02 pm
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We are thankful that our school is still holding its annual read-a-thon this year. Our kids love an excuse to buy new books, listen to storytimes, and see how many... More
Jan 19, 2021 9:37 am
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Like many kids, ours are eager to go back to their favorite museums and zoos when it is safe to do so. While we enjoyed a simple winter break at home this year,... More
Jan 12, 2021 3:48 pm
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It has been over 2 weeks since Christmas Day. Our decorations are back in the closet and we are enjoying the break before Valentines Day. Some Christmas presents... More
Dec 31, 2020 3:25 pm
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This year especially I enjoyed receiving Christmas cards from friends and relatives. It was great to see their smiling faces and read about some of the positive... More
Dec 24, 2020 10:12 pm
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We enjoyed our first December with an elf on the shelf. He brought a lot of joy with M&M tic tac toe, Kinder eggs, mini marshmallows roasting over a candle, and... More
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