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Old 06-01-2015, 10:38 AM   #121
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Thank you everyone! Home safe and sound Back to the grind today and lots of laundry to be done and souvenirs to find homes for
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Old 06-01-2015, 10:47 AM   #122
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Here are some teasers from the trip! I believe they are within the size limits...





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Those pictures are so good! Love the dinosaur pic lol so good!
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