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Old 08-12-2004, 01:15 PM
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OMGosh Kerry! That is great news. I'm so happy for you. I didn't even realize Andrew was off the vent yet! Fantastic!!!


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Old 08-12-2004, 01:31 PM
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Congratulations.That is so wonderful.
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Old 08-12-2004, 01:37 PM
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Great news!! Congrats!!
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Old 08-12-2004, 02:57 PM
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congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 08-12-2004, 09:30 PM
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Very good news!! Congratulations!!

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Old 08-13-2004, 08:15 AM
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I love hearing those words!!! Good luck!
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Old 08-13-2004, 08:32 AM
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Congratulations!!!!! I bet that was a nice third birthday present for him and your family!

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That is fabulous, enjoy your new life.

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Old 08-15-2004, 01:13 PM
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Fantastic! So glad things are going well.
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