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I haven’t been to our local man made lake here in Mission Viejo for quite some time, so when my dear sister/friend Jill suggested we go chill for a few hours I knew I had to say yes. My most awesome husband Jerry and I used to take our kids to the lake several times [...]

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Jerry, Matthew and I felt very fortunate to enjoy our Easter with 2 dear families this year. Our first destination was down in San Diego at my aunt and uncle’s house. Both my cousin Greg and my Aunt Lou and Uncle Jim’s house sit high up on a hill top with views one could only [...]

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It’s been almost 2 years since my dear friend Pauline has come out from Illinois to California, and a year to the month since Valerie was out here with her father. Both times were related to Valerie and boyfriend Roni’s desire to move to this area, and after a long year full of anticipation Valerie [...]

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This is the story of Anna King, the beloved pet of some very dear friends of ours, Jill, Steve, Patrick and Alex. It is a condensed version mind you, but if you will linger a moment at each of the photos I am sure you will start to feel the love between this family and [...]

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While Jason was visiting us last week we met Jerry during his lunch hour and went for a walk. The streets near Jerry’s work are lined with Eucalyptus trees, all of which have very different and unusual bark. Some are multilayered, peeling, and soft to the touch. I love it. Mothers Day at Claim Jumper [...]

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We are so thankful for our wonderful friends. For Easter again this year our dear friend Jill worked her heart out in the kitchen, creating an awesome meal we all enjoyed. A big THANK YOU goes out to her for giving this to all of us. It was so wonderful to spend time with them, [...]

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The Bennets and The Fullers headed to BJ’s last week to celebrate the last of our families birthday celebration in joining the “adults”, Alex, shown far left, turned 21 on Saturday. Jill’s, Alex’s mom, and Patty were quite shaken by the news! Jerry and Patty took a moment to say Cheese for the camera, while [...]

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