Vlog #1 – JJ Talks About Holding the Cat
While I have certainly shared many videos about my life and my family, I don’t think I’ve ever called it a “vlog”. Let’s make this post the first – I officially call this “Vlog #1”. In today’s Vlog JJ talks about holding our cat #hashtag, and yes, we spell it that way! Enjoy, and please […]
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It has become an American icon–Disneyland (or Disney World). Even budget conscious large families often plan at least one trip to a Disney property. It’s magical. It’s memorable. Parades, Fireworks, Rides, Characters that come to life. It is also long lines, long days, and quite a blow to the bank account. Entire books are devoted […]
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This is so my life right now: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOKuSQIJlog
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