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It was my birthday yesterday and I got to go to the beach!! (can you tell it's the Oregon coast by this picture?!)It was a wonderful way to celebrate my birthday. My sisters helped with the kids, I got a free lunch out without the children, and I got to be on the beach - sunshine, happy smiling children, sand in my toes, (and a wee bit of wind). The 4 older kids built sandcastles and birthday cakes for me. We ran up and down a sand dune (me, only once, but they did it over and over again.)The day made turning a year older much easier.

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  1. The Giles FamilyAugust 23, 2010 at 9:18 AM

    Happy Birthday! What a fun way to spend celebrate.

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  2. cm0978August 24, 2010 at 7:19 PM

    Happy belated birthday, Julie. Sorry I'm late, but was thinking of you. Glad you got a chance to get away for the day.

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  3. The HollingsworthsSeptember 2, 2010 at 6:31 PM

    Looks like a perfect day was enjoyed by all! Sam and Sarah look bigger each time... but then, so do Rachel and Ben. Yikes! Enjoy your new 'school' year. ;)

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