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Happy 18, Mr. Zielske

October 19, 2009

Happy 18, Mr. Zielske

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I know anniversaries are generally a day upon which you wax all lovey dovey about your significant other, and don't get me wrong, it's not that I don't want to on this day—the very day 18 years ago where we both said quite clearly, "I do!"—but I'd rather share what our kids did to celebrate.

You remember the kids right?

There's this one:

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And this one:

Cole

The kids made cards for us, featuring our favorite colors (Dan, burgundy; me, lime-ish green). Here's the one from Cole, featuring some of Mom's other favorites (including for some reason, my old car's license plate numbers) on the front flap…

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And a few of Dad's other favorites inside…

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Yes, that is a bottle of beer. Also, the photo? Taken from Game 1 of the 1991 World Series in which our beloved Minnesota Twims were participants. And why this photo? Game 1 was played on Oct. 19, 1991, and yes, we were required to have a big screen tv at our reception.

Next up, Aidan's card:

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Don't ever accuse my child of being Leap Year-ist.

The cards made us both very, very happy.

Next, Dan and I headed out for a lovely dinner at a Minneapolis eaterie called Azia. We are now at the glorious stage in life wherein we no longer have need of hired babysitting hands. Aidan is 13, and provided Dan and I don't get into the habit of attending all-night raves, she is quite capable of holding down the fort for a few hours while we dine out.

As we lingered over a $40 bottle of petite syrah and were waited on by Taylor Lautner/Jacob Black's taller, hotter twin, the kids were home cleaning the house and making a short film.

I could go into details about our romantic, underlit dinner, but all you really need to know is how hard it was for me to not ask our server, Jared, if he was okay that Bella kept choosing the dead guy over him. 

At this 18 year mark, I just want to say this: we've done a lot of great things together, but those two kids? An undeniable 1st place tie.

Happy anniversary, Dan Zielske. It has so been worth it.

(And thanks to the best kids on the planet.)

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  1. Mandy says

    October 19, 2009 at 5:22 am

    OK… I spluttered breakfast flakes all over the keyboard watching the film clip. Very funny.
    Mandy (UK)

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  2. Christy B. says

    October 19, 2009 at 5:28 am

    Oh MY…they’re gonna be famous someday! Can I have their autographs now, please?

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  3. Cass says

    October 19, 2009 at 5:45 am

    They are gems. 🙂

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  4. Sharon says

    October 19, 2009 at 6:23 am

    so glad he directs his energies towards good rather than evil!! You best practise your red carpet walk – you’ll be needing it in a few years when you have to escort your famous son!! and brilliant directorship and camera work by Aiden!

    And happy annivesary! ours is the 20th, and ten years after yours!

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  5. Stacy B says

    October 19, 2009 at 6:48 am

    Oh my goodness! Those kids are the best anniversary present ever! Love the movie…

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  6. patti says

    October 19, 2009 at 6:52 am

    funny! and not only does she look just like you, but i would have sworn it was you talking in the background!

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  7. Linda says

    October 19, 2009 at 7:11 am

    This is priceless–I love the cards and movie! Please tell me you really didn’t have a tv at your wedding reception?? 🙂 My daughter’s wedding is Superbowl weekend–but luckily the game is Sunday and NOT the day of the wedding!

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  8. Kim says

    October 19, 2009 at 7:33 am

    Sorry Cathy, I used to think you were one of the most creative people on the planet. Your position has just been supplanted. BTW, happy anniversary. 🙂

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  9. Erin says

    October 19, 2009 at 7:38 am

    Watch out world – those kids are going to take the planet by storm. Creative, ambitious (I love that they shot the board toss TWICE to get the required angles) and hilarious.

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  10. Tracy says

    October 19, 2009 at 7:39 am

    super kids!

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  11. sue Treiber says

    October 19, 2009 at 8:05 am

    that was a funny little project! Your kids are very talented 🙂

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  12. Melanie K. says

    October 19, 2009 at 8:06 am

    okay, your kids are too funny and VERY creative! LOL!

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  13. Petra from the Netherlands says

    October 19, 2009 at 8:07 am

    Very funny!
    I love all those shots from up close.

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  14. Amy says

    October 19, 2009 at 8:29 am

    your kids are SO cool! Happy Anniversary!

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  15. Beth says

    October 19, 2009 at 8:34 am

    One word… GIFTED!

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  16. Jenell says

    October 19, 2009 at 8:44 am

    Too funny – you do indeed have 2 very talented and creative kids and mostly because the apples don’t fall too far! Happy 18th Anniversary, Dan and Cathy!

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  17. roxygirl says

    October 19, 2009 at 8:53 am

    seems at the zielske house the creativity flows like wine… awesome video kids. and happy 18th cathy & dan!

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  18. Leora Henkin says

    October 19, 2009 at 9:02 am

    Happy, happy anniversary. Tell the kids that I LOVE the video! Impressive. My 12 year old is a Monopoly nut. I will have to share the video with him. How did they do the credits? You, no surprise, have talented kids.

    Happy Anniversary Season!

    Leora

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  19. Sharon F. california says

    October 19, 2009 at 9:04 am

    Wow…I have no words for the creativity that are both your kids. Amazing! Yes, I too expect to see you on the red carpet with an oscar nominated film shortly.

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  20. Sue O says

    October 19, 2009 at 9:05 am

    What great kids you have! Happy 18th!

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  21. Betheroo says

    October 19, 2009 at 9:28 am

    Your kids are seriously cool! You and Dan should be so proud! and Happy Anniversary!

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  22. Jennifer McK says

    October 19, 2009 at 9:35 am

    Brilliant!

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  23. Jamie Habermaas says

    October 19, 2009 at 9:36 am

    Oh mY Goodness! You have the most freakin’ amazing kids!! But I’m sure you already know that! 😉 That picture of Cole cracked me up! And their video??? Awesomeness.
    Happy Anniversary!!!!

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  24. Jill says

    October 19, 2009 at 9:40 am

    what creative children! that film is amazing

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  25. Dawn says

    October 19, 2009 at 9:51 am

    Honestly – I truly hope that someday my kids have just a bit of the creativity of your two! So awesome. Happy anniversary!

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  26. Ann says

    October 19, 2009 at 9:51 am

    Happy Anniversary!! Those kids are amazing!! Keep up the good work raising those two.

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  27. Tanya says

    October 19, 2009 at 9:52 am

    Great video! Um, did Cole put your license plate numbers on the front of the card??? JRJ 505 – CGV 218 – GREAT POST! Happy Anniversary!

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  28. Melissa says

    October 19, 2009 at 9:58 am

    Happy Anniversary!
    Your children are very funny and creative. That video is priceless!

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  29. hchybinski says

    October 19, 2009 at 10:03 am

    Flippin awesome!! Can my kids come over and play??

    Hillary

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  30. Jennifer says

    October 19, 2009 at 10:15 am

    they are soooo hilarious, and the whole thing was amazing!! Happy anniversary!

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  31. cathy says

    October 19, 2009 at 10:25 am

    Leora, they did the whole thing in iMovie. Credits and all.

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  32. Susan W says

    October 19, 2009 at 10:34 am

    What great kids! Happy Anniversary

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  33. Stephanie says

    October 19, 2009 at 10:35 am

    Your kids are so creative and hilarious!!

    P.S. Good call on having that game on at your wedding reception, I would’ve done the same thing! 🙂

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  34. Ali says

    October 19, 2009 at 11:31 am

    OH MY GOSH! They are HI-larious!!! Yup, you should be proud!

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  35. Cyndi says

    October 19, 2009 at 11:37 am

    Those kids are genius! Happy anniversary.

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  36. Jamie K says

    October 19, 2009 at 11:42 am

    awesome…hysterical…beautiful…perfect. you are a crazy lucky mom (and wife). 🙂

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  37. Jana D says

    October 19, 2009 at 11:53 am

    Happy Anniversary.
    Impressed? Yes. Surprised by their talent? Uh, NO.
    I mean look who their parents are. DUH!

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  38. Jill says

    October 19, 2009 at 11:58 am

    The cards are adorable!! What awesome kids. Happy 18th Anniversary!!

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  39. Jenn Locke says

    October 19, 2009 at 11:59 am

    So totally cool. What a great anniversary gift. Happy 18 years!

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  40. Lynn Gleason says

    October 19, 2009 at 12:10 pm

    too freaking cute….congrats!

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  41. CeeCee says

    October 19, 2009 at 12:20 pm

    Gee, I wonder what field they’re gonna chose for their careers these two!
    So talented. Something to be proud of!
    CeeCee

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  42. Kim says

    October 19, 2009 at 12:31 pm

    so do we all get to say we “knew” them before they were famous… there is some amazing talent there! can’t wait to see what they do with their excitement and superb talent!

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  43. kim in Cambridge, UK says

    October 19, 2009 at 12:36 pm

    Happy Anniversary Cathy and Dan, I hope you had a good celebration. I was really impressed and entertained by the video. The attention to detail, inspired storyline and acting ability all speak of how creatively your children think! And they did cleaning too? Awesome!

    Great post, Cathy. Have a good one

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  44. Koren says

    October 19, 2009 at 12:47 pm

    WOW!!! amazing job on the movie. my kids love to make those too but i dont’ know how to help them edit them together. i’m sure they’d figure it out if i gave them a program. i see your kids used imovie. any suggestions for us non-mac people?

    and… happy anniversary.

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  45. Sharon in TX says

    October 19, 2009 at 1:11 pm

    Do you have cool kids or what? Happy anniversary & many more!

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  46. bobbie says

    October 19, 2009 at 1:17 pm

    What amazing kids!! Happy anniversary!

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  47. Maureen says

    October 19, 2009 at 1:18 pm

    Not just funny, but good screen shots and editing. I think they’re your retirement fund.

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  48. Jennifer Stewart says

    October 19, 2009 at 1:42 pm

    I LOVE YOUR KIDS. Seriously….that was genius.

    Happy anniversary, you two. 🙂

    Jennifer

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  49. Jennifer says

    October 19, 2009 at 2:38 pm

    Great! Best video I’ve seen in a while. A and C have real talent! Enjoy!

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  50. Maegan says

    October 19, 2009 at 2:44 pm

    Nice. I seriously need to step up my family movie/iMovie game. Aidan and Cole are putting me to shame. Geez! I here I thought my video editing kung-fu was strong. Well done!

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  51. Sandy M says

    October 19, 2009 at 2:47 pm

    What’s your secret to raise such beautiful, amazing and creative kids? I LOVE the video clip. The direction is beyond Powershot!
    Happy Anniversary!

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  52. Jeannette says

    October 19, 2009 at 3:33 pm

    WoW! That was so clever! As everyone has said, you have some amazing kids! I know you are proud…Happy Anniversary!

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  53. Kelli says

    October 19, 2009 at 3:37 pm

    Wow! Those kids are so talented and they got along long enough to produce a whole movie!

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  54. Kelly says

    October 19, 2009 at 3:45 pm

    that is so flaming AWEsome – very clever

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  55. Brooke says

    October 19, 2009 at 4:03 pm

    Happy Anniversary. How great are those cards?!?!

    Loved the video!

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  56. Jenrigg says

    October 19, 2009 at 4:21 pm

    Dude! Those kids of yours are amazingly sweet and talented. But how could it be any other way?! Happy 18th to both of you. You go so well together (from what I can tell as a regular reader lol)….

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  57. Susan says

    October 19, 2009 at 4:43 pm

    Fantastic direction and cinematography on Aidan’s part. Superb acting from Cole. Seriously, these two NEED to go into film making or some other form of art.

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  58. katie says

    October 19, 2009 at 5:10 pm

    what clever kids you have. Get that kid and agent and sign her up for film school… they’ll make you millionaires and you can retire in style while they take care of you! (And your kitchen floor is so clean!!)

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  59. Caroline says

    October 19, 2009 at 5:31 pm

    Awesome!

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  60. cathy says

    October 19, 2009 at 5:54 pm

    Koren, i don’t know what PC users use, but i know there are programs. (Gee, that’s a lot of help!)

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  61. kristin kanner says

    October 19, 2009 at 6:18 pm

    OMG–My 12th anniversary was yesterday and it was Game 1 of the 1997 world series in which the Florida Marlins were playing and my now husband spent the entire reception in the bar watching the game on the tv! (I live in South FL). I feel ya.

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  62. Amanda N. says

    October 19, 2009 at 7:03 pm

    Love the independent film! 🙂
    Congrats on 18 years!

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  63. Laurie says

    October 19, 2009 at 7:54 pm

    Happy anniversary. And thanks for sharing the video-your kids crack me up! What great kids.

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  64. Lisa says

    October 19, 2009 at 7:55 pm

    You know that your kids are something special, right? Obviously the products of well paired genes. Congratulations.

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  65. Victoria says

    October 19, 2009 at 8:21 pm

    Your kids are AWESOME!!

    happy anniversary. 🙂

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  66. Pam K. says

    October 19, 2009 at 8:27 pm

    First of all, Happy Anniversary! The film was awesome! And I thought the cards were creative! You have a couple of great kids. You are very blessed1

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  67. gitz says

    October 19, 2009 at 8:30 pm

    you seriously have the freaking coolest kids ever.

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  68. Kathleen says

    October 19, 2009 at 9:15 pm

    Happy Anniversary! Those two kids of yours? Very clever and funny! Great video!

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  69. Sarah says

    October 19, 2009 at 10:45 pm

    Your kids are OH, SO CLEVER. Their movie had a bit of a Quentin Tarantino flair to it. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

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  70. Margy Eastman says

    October 20, 2009 at 1:13 am

    How cool was that? Your kids are so talented! And your floor is so clean!

    Happy Anniversary-

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  71. Denise Laborde says

    October 20, 2009 at 5:34 am

    If I were chairman…
    That was awesome. Happy Anniversay.

    A little bit of useless information: I was married the night of game six of the 2003 World Series. The Florida Marlins spanked The New York Yankees. I’m from Miami. Needless to say there were televisions at our reception.

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  72. Jennifer says

    October 20, 2009 at 7:59 am

    You have the funniest, most clever kids…so creative; nice film work! Too cute….happy 18.

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  73. Dana says

    October 20, 2009 at 8:31 am

    Your kids are seriously awesome! Hope your day was wonderful!

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  74. kp says

    October 20, 2009 at 8:58 am

    I can’t wait to see what they come up with next, can you imagine your fiftieth???? Happy Anniversary !

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  75. Diane Roberts says

    October 20, 2009 at 12:27 pm

    Inspired…….. stars in the making.

    Yet you will one day tell us that one of them has become a vet, and the other teaches knitting. Go figure.

    Happy Anniversary for yesterday – it’s mine today….

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  76. Staci Miserlian says

    October 20, 2009 at 12:35 pm

    Man, that was the BEST video!!! I LOVED the camera angles and the story line and the (can’t quite believe it) fact that they cleaned the house up, too!

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  77. Lynnette says

    October 20, 2009 at 2:11 pm

    Aahhh ha ha-I love it! Happy Anniversary!

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  78. Linda says

    October 20, 2009 at 5:18 pm

    Them kids got talent! Really.
    Happy Anniversary.

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  79. Christine says

    October 21, 2009 at 7:41 am

    That was freakin’ hysterical!
    I am most impressed with how they get along! My dd would have had video of her brother off in a closet screaming, while she was watching t.v.! lol

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  80. Barb says

    October 21, 2009 at 9:13 am

    Wow! Seriously inspiring! Your kids are amazing. 🙂
    Oh, and happy anniversary to you and Dan, too!

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  81. Mona says

    October 22, 2009 at 6:03 am

    That is the most hysterical thing I have seen in a while!!! You have some awesomely creative kiddos! Happy Anniversary!!!

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  82. Traci says

    October 22, 2009 at 9:45 am

    What talented kids! Added to their beauty…what a winning pair!

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  83. LizzieLu15 says

    October 25, 2009 at 8:07 am

    Genius 🙂
    I am in awe – in a “life is good” kind of way.

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  84. Jane Simmons says

    October 28, 2009 at 11:04 pm

    Nature or nuture? These kids definitely have graphic designer sensibilities — were they born with the genes or did it come from repeated exposure to good design?

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  85. Kris says

    March 17, 2010 at 8:54 am

    I know that I am way, way, way behind on this, but I was perusing your blog archives and came across this post and I am actually elated to say that DH and I were also married on October 19th and I consider it an honor to share an anniversary with you!

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  86. vigilon says

    December 10, 2010 at 4:36 pm

    Is that a suicide bomber? Very funny. Your blessed with a very talented family.

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  87. oakland dui law firm says

    February 23, 2011 at 11:27 pm

    Those are really very creative and thoughtful kids. Amazing.

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