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It was so festive and so fun...and I do think all of the ladies enjoyed themselves! I was lucky enough to have expert help - thanks to Janice who came and helped me pull everything together and Megan who brought over the most wonderful dipped strawberries...I was a bit under the weather and really appreciated their help! I also had Christy Fletcher come and take pictures for you! You all know my photography skills are non-existent...I try but I'd be better off with a paint-by-numbers kit!
I've known Christy for a long time, since she was but a wee lass...now she is all grown up and married with two kids! Christy has been a photographer for a long time, shooting mostly weddings, and I think she'll continue to do that but she…
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