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Happy Holidays...LATE!

Hope everyone had a really great Christmas...and about to have a really great New Year's! We...wow, haven't said that in a long time (without speaking of me and Gabby), are going to a New Year's Eve party at The Mansion (someday I'll explain that when I have time).

I can't stand this "censorship" that's been necessary, so I'm going to make this an invitation only blog. Meaning...send me your email ASAP to gara_tx23@yahoo.com I know I have a lot of yours already, but send me it anyway if you want to keep reading. I might need an update or something.

I had a really great weekend. Gabby will be staying at her dad's until after the New Year since I still have to work. We went shopping, watched a movie, watched some LOST, met all the family members on both sides, and got a flat tire.

Went shopping at my "usual" store. The girls that work there know me pretty well since I spend all my free time...and maybe not so free money there. As I was checking out one of the girls said, "I don't think I've ever seen you bring a man in here with you." I responded, "Nope, I haven't. He's new." Felt strange, but in a good way. I guess it's just going to take some getting used to. :)

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Jessiedc28 said…
It's nice to see you so happy.
3:10 PM
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