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Vacation

Sorry, I haven't been udating much. We are in Florida with some friends enjoying the warmer weather. Everything is well and when we get back we have our appointment that will let s know boy or girl! I have wanted to started buying things already! I've picked out a few green and yellow things at the stores we have been arond to down here, but I end putting them back after Chris reminds me that we are so close to finding out girl or boy! lol Well, this is a really quick update and I hope to post some pictures when I get back!

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