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Books Read in 2011 - no 'book facts' beginning in 2011. I decided I simply didn't want to bother anymore. 

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"With your own children, you love them immediately - and with grandchildren, it's exactly the same." Kevin Whately

Campbell, Hazel, Indy

Campbell, Hazel, Indy

Indy Thomas, Hazel Nina, Campbell Walker on porch swing (Margaret took this)

Indy Thomas, Hazel Nina, Campbell Walker on porch swing (Margaret took this)

Drawn by Campbell and given to Hazel for Christmas

Drawn by Campbell and given to Hazel for Christmas

An Irish Blessing

Warm be the love that surrounds you,

Good be your friends, and true,

Constant be hope and promise,

Useful the work you do,

Close be your family around you,

Good health be yours day by day,

Long be the life you're living,

And full of much joy on the way.

Words to cook by

Words to cook by

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