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Special Exposure Wednesday: Missing Easter

This weekend will be the first time I will miss a holiday with the kids. I am going away with my mom and sister to celebrate my mom turning 60.

This is a photo of Ben from last year - Easter morning, dressed in his new shirt and ready to find eggs in the yard. I just hope the Easter Bunny remembers to visit our house this year...
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  1. The HenrysMarch 31, 2010 at 9:27 AM

    I hope you have a wonderful time away!

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  2. Territory MomMarch 31, 2010 at 10:08 AM

    Happy Easter. Enjoy your time away.

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  3. Tara BennettMarch 31, 2010 at 11:15 AM

    I think it's great that you're giving your mom the great celebration that turning 60 deserves! Ben sure is a cutie!

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  4. CristyLynnMarch 31, 2010 at 1:53 PM

    Enjoy your time with the girls! I love the pic!

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  5. MelMarch 31, 2010 at 1:58 PM

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  6. BeverlyMarch 31, 2010 at 3:29 PM

    great photo. Have a good weekend.

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  7. Sharon SchoepeMarch 31, 2010 at 3:57 PM

    Happy birthday to your Mom!

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  8. AlisonMarch 31, 2010 at 6:31 PM

    I hope you have a great weekend away.

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