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Old 09-05-2009, 06:12 AM
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Happy Family Day #4

Amazing how the time sails on by... at first you wait forever for them to come home then you can not imagine life before they were a part of your very being. I can not imagine loving any on epeerson more than I love my amazing Son. Heaven sent and blessing our days with endless hugs and kisses and joy beyond any we have ever known....
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Old 09-05-2009, 07:16 AM
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OH MY GOSH! Happy four year family day! (I always forget we are so close)...I still remember your story and perserverance like it was yesterday!!! He's adorable!
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Old 09-05-2009, 09:41 AM
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Congrats on your special day! He's so darn cute!
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Old 09-05-2009, 12:49 PM
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Congratulations D! And give your amazing boy a big hug and kiss from me and Antonina xx
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Old 09-05-2009, 02:47 PM
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Can't believe it's been four years! Congrats!

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Old 09-05-2009, 05:45 PM
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Congratulations! M has the most beautiful smile!!! Hope to see you soon again. We had so much fun with you in July!
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Old 09-05-2009, 07:10 PM
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Wow - four years already! I too remember your challenging story and what a lesson in perseverance and believing it would finally happen you demonstrated to all. So very happy for your family - have a wonderful family celebration of this special anniversary.
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Old 09-08-2009, 11:09 PM
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My future SIL is an amazing young man with an even more amazing set of parents! WOW!!! Four years, I know how hard you worked to get him, how hard you have worked with him and how hard you love him!!!!
What a lucky family!!
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HE IS BEAUTIFUL!

and he looks as happy as you sound. a blessing from heaven, indeed.


congrats!
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Wow cannot believe four years has elapsed. Your son is more handsome by the year(but he was a cute baby too).
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Old 09-12-2009, 06:47 AM
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What a cutie! Congrats!
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Congratulations! Enjoy the celebration!
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Old 09-13-2009, 08:03 AM
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Congrats on 4 years!! What a handsome little man he is!
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Old 09-13-2009, 04:30 PM
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Wow he is absolutely adorable. I am so happy for you guys.
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Yippee!!!!

Happy Family day #4! May God smile upon you and your family for many more years!

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