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Old 03-08-2006, 06:11 PM
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Attempting to introduce our family, but have never posted pic before...

Will give it a try.. otherwise, will have to figure it out later.. not much access to computer with not being at work anymore..
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Old 03-08-2006, 06:20 PM
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Cool.. it worked.. will post more later.. this dial up takes way too long!

By the way.. his name is MAX.
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Old 03-08-2006, 06:39 PM
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Wow!!!! WELCOME HOME MAX!!!!

Great job Schnooks!!! I am so happy for all of you.
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Old 03-08-2006, 06:46 PM
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He is beautiful!!

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Old 03-08-2006, 07:00 PM
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ZND... your reply made me cry.. I am so sad for you.. having Max sleeping in the other room.. I so wish you could go get your little one or that I could have done something while there... still hoping for a miracle for you.
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Old 03-08-2006, 07:12 PM
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He's gorgeous! Congratulations.
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Old 03-08-2006, 07:14 PM
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He is a total doll!
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Old 03-08-2006, 07:27 PM
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trying another one... to capture that smile..
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Old 03-08-2006, 07:42 PM
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What a handsome boy!
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Old 03-08-2006, 08:05 PM
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He is a cutie. Congrats.

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Old 03-08-2006, 08:23 PM
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What a good looking family!! He's is precious!!
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Old 03-08-2006, 08:45 PM
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Max is adorable. Congratulations Mom!!!
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Old 03-08-2006, 08:52 PM
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Welcome home, Max! Congratulations to your family!
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Old 03-08-2006, 09:13 PM
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Great looking family, Schnooks!
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