tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24070732180142190082024-03-18T21:42:37.623-06:00Dolce VitaMicaelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05976619233011016152noreply@blogger.comBlogger1809125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407073218014219008.post-35885999036062913922013-11-05T10:52:00.000-07:002013-11-05T11:03:19.395-07:00Ornament Swap fun!!! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I can't believe the most magical time of the year is here again. I also can't believe this is the <b>5th year</b> of <a href="http://dolcevitamicaela.blogspot.com/2012/11/ornament-swap.html">this amazing swap</a> that has brought so many friends together. It's a swap dear to my heart and I hope (if you've participated in the past) it's been one of your favorites too.<br />
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Since I'll be having baby Noel (our second daughter) this December, my lovely friend Erin will be hosting this year's swap over on her blog<a href="http://pughs-news.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-5th-annual-dolce-vita-christmas.html"> <i>Pugh's News</i></a>. Not only is she the perfect hostess but it's pretty amazing that our friendship happened through this very swap five years ago. Erin was who I sent to that <a href="http://dolcevitamicaela.blogspot.com/2009/11/ornament-swap.html">very first ornament exchange</a> I hosted. She is <i>such</i> a close friend and it always makes me smile to think of how we "met."<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #191919; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;"><b>For details on how to join this year's ornament swap, head over to<a href="http://pughs-news.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-5th-annual-dolce-vita-christmas.html"> Erin's blog post here</a>.</b> {Sign-ups start today and close on the 12th of November} </span><br />
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While I was <a href="http://dolcevitamicaela.blogspot.com/2013/08/catching-up.html">home in Wichita Falls</a>, I met up with my sweet friend Rebecca. Rebecca and I have known each other since junior high and now we're both Mamas to beautiful girls. She is also the <i>incredible </i>photographer behind <i><a href="http://www.rcainphotography.com/">Rebecca Cain Photography</a></i>.</div>
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We met up before I left in late July for portraits of Felix. It was a generous and perfect gift from my twinkie (and Felix's Mama Two) <a href="http://marz-royalmail.blogspot.com/">Marianne</a>. We asked my parents to be in them and it's a decision I will forever be thankful for. </div>
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It was so hot out and Felix was fussy. And yet you'd never guess it the way Rebecca captured the sweetest moments. It was so hard to narrow down a few favorites. I'd love to share some with you!</div>
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^A sweet little old lady named Winnie from church gave Felix this book on our first Sunday home. I am so glad my Papa thought to bring it along. Reading is something that is special to Felix and I. I pray she grows up knowing that Jesus does love her so. </div>
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^I hadn't planned on being in any photos but I'm glad Rebecca knew better :) Knowing my love of toys from my childhood, she brought along a magnetic writer. We used it to announce <a href="http://dolcevitamicaela.blogspot.com/2013/08/catching-up.html">my second pregnancy</a> and <a href="http://dolcevitamicaela.blogspot.com/2013/08/littlest-baby-girl-maxham.html">Noel</a>. </div>
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<b>You can see the rest of the photos<a href="https://www.facebook.com/dolcemicaela/media_set?set=a.777928079310.1073741826.57903307&type=1"> in my facebook album</a>. </b></div>
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<b>Rebecca, thank-you for taking these precious photographs. There's nothing like seeing your parents love on your baby. I will forever cherish these xo</b></div>
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If you're in the North Texas area, I highly recommend <i><a href="http://www.rcainphotography.com/about-1/">R Cain Photography</a></i>. You can also check out her <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RCainPhotography">facebook page</a> for more information.</div>
Micaelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05976619233011016152noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407073218014219008.post-43794673292631910582013-09-17T20:07:00.003-06:002013-09-17T20:07:54.026-06:00Happy Birthday Felix! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>Dear Sweet Felix,</i><br />
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<i>We are so lucky God chose us to be your parents. Happy 1st Birthday to you, our dream girl! You make the world more beautiful Felix Lechuga Maxham. </i><br />
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<i>We love you so very much,</i><br />
<i>Mama & Papa xo</i><br />
<br />Micaelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05976619233011016152noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407073218014219008.post-37248976841077468052013-08-26T09:12:00.001-06:002013-08-26T09:12:30.763-06:00Littlest Baby Girl Maxham.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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She'll be named after my husband's Uncle Noel (spelt the same way) but pronounced "Noelle." I wish our Noel and I could have met him. </div>
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Ultrasound photos from 3 weeks ago of our littlest when we found out we were having another beautiful girl.<br />
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I love that she looks like she's already smiling in the first one and her leg makes me giggle in the second one.<br />
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I love that our girls are both named after family (coincidentally, male family members too!). I think it's even more romantic that my husband named her. It's a fitting name for a December baby, don't you think?<br />
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<b>Noel Lechuga Maxham, we can't wait to meet you! </b><br />
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*custom name blocks from <i><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/vintagebyalexkeller">Vintage by Alex Keller</a></i> on etsy. I love Alex and<a href="http://dolcevitamicaela.blogspot.com/2012/06/for-babys-room.html"> ordered Felix's name</a> with her too. She will take photos of different styles until you choose the perfect blocks. Perfect for nurseries/baby shower gifts.Micaelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05976619233011016152noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407073218014219008.post-26864995944220754162013-08-14T21:05:00.003-06:002013-08-14T21:05:55.548-06:00catching up. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last month I said good-bye to the home we made a family in and to all the life long friends I made in El Paso.</div>
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Since it would take awhile for the movers to bring our stuff to upstate NY, Husband suggested Felix and I stay with my family in Wichita Falls. For nearly a month, we enjoyed much needed family time while my sweet husband worked and found us our new home. </div>
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I LOVED being home. There really is nothing like seeing your parents and siblings love on your daughter. <i>Felix loved it!</i> and I loved all the sleep ;) It makes me sick not being close to family. Sigh. </div>
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Oh and THIS finally happened!!! It just so happened that <a href="http://phoenixpeacock.blogspot.com/">Phoenix</a> was in town visiting her brother who happens to live near my parent's. It was so late when we finally met up that all we managed to take was this grainy selfie. Take my word on it, she is so beautiful and just as nice in person. Bunny, I can't wait to hug you again!</div>
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We sure missed Chip all that time. It was the sweetest reunion at the end of the month. </div>
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You guys... traveling with a baby by car across country -- I don't even know how we did it! Felix was pretty great considering but there were parts were she was downright miserable (that 3rd photo in particular cracks me up!) To drive from Wichita Falls to Elmira is 21 hours. We made it in three days, stopping two nights. Lots of snacks and changing her in the car while she drank her bottle were saving graces. I am glad I didn't bother with changing tables at gas stations! </div>
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Somehow, thank God (and my husband's great driving!) we made it to our new home. Here's to new adventures!</div>
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And of course, our biggest news... if you're a follower on instagram (@dolcemicaela) you already know this: </div>
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Felix's baby sister will be here in December!!! </div>
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For now, I feel like unpacking will never get done!</div>
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One of my favorite people in the world is Kitty of <a href="http://www.fritzimarie.com/">Fritzi Marie</a>. Yours, too? The day I get to hug her and Felix gets to hug Roscoe, my heart would be complete. </div>
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I have the most talented friends. Kitty makes custom <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/155503894/custom-sock-monkey-with-vintage-trim?ref=shop_home_feat">sock monkeys with vintage trim</a>, she made<a href="http://dolcevitamicaela.blogspot.com/2013/02/roscoe-felix.html"> Felix this sweet dollie</a>, and most recently-- Kitty has created <a href="http://www.fritzimarie.com/2013/06/i-love-you-more-than-my-own-skin-frida.html">Doo Nanny flower crowns</a>. The floral crowns/headband was, "<i>inspired by Frida Kahlo, burlesque dancers, circus performers and pin up girls</i>." I just love that! the perfect touch of bohemian whimsy, romantic and if<i> Sex and the City</i> was still running, couldn't you just see Carrie Bradshaw loving in one?</div>
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<b>Kitty is giving away a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/155337530/red-doo-nanny-floral-crown-headband?ref=shop_home_active">red Doo Nanny flower crown </a>to one lucky reader. Take a look at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FritziMarie?ref=si_shop">her etsy shop</a> and leave a comment below-- tell us what made you happy recently. </b></div>
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Look at my little gappy baby! It kills me her front teeth are coming in that way (I've never seen that!) and though I think it's pretty cute now, I hope it has nothing to do with how her real teeth will come in. And those delicous thigh rolls!<br />
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Tonight is the premier of the<i> final season</i> of DEXTER-- OMG! I can't even believe it. Of course, I had to dress Felix for the occasion ;) not that she will be watching. She's even holding my doll head keychain my friend Manny gave me.<br />
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My husband was offered a job in Elmira, NY. We are moving basically across country to what will feel like a whole new world compared to our home in El Paso, TX. Everything is moving so fast! Chip left Friday with our dogs and made it to safely this evening {thank-you God!}<br />
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Felix can't wait to go swimming with her Aunties in just a couple of weeks. My husband <i>really</i> did not want me to buy this, but I couldn't resist (especially because my swimsuit is a monokini too!).<br />
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<b>Felix, 40 weeks.</b><br />
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My pretty amazing husband on the night he became a Papa.<br />
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Happy first Father's Day Husband! your girls love you so very much. xo<br />
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(You can contact Danielle for a portrait of your little by getting in touch with her through <a href="http://ink361.com/app/#!/users/ig-29648186/photos">her IG</a> @tooyoungtobehippies. You'll be happy you did! trust me)</div>
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Lovies, I have been a pretty absent blogger (instagram makes it so easy, no?). One thing I have been cringing at lately is not keeping up with<i><a href="http://dolcevitamicaela.blogspot.com/2013/05/1952.html"> the portrait a week</a></i> project. Especially when I sent the photo on the right to my sister Madeline and she replied with this side by side of Felix at a few weeks old (on the left). </div>
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Please allow me to quickly catch up on the past weeks I've missed in one post? Weeks 20/52-23/52.</div>
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^and then this one just cracks me up. I was on the phone with <a href="http://marz-royalmail.blogspot.com/">my twinkie</a> and it's like Felix was being nosy and understood our conversation. She<i> is</i> one of the girls! ;) </div>
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Micaelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05976619233011016152noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407073218014219008.post-67068226145513776412013-06-05T20:17:00.001-06:002013-06-05T22:31:09.527-06:00The babe with the power. One of my favorite movies growing up was<i> Labyrinth</i>. My sisters and I watched Bowie in tights countless times, memorizing Sarah's lines. I remember we finally knew what the title meant after our Papa explained it to us.<br />
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My little sister Madeline lives in Austin and emailed Marianne and I about a <a href="http://www.bluestarlitedrivein.com/#!tickets/c66t">local drive-in theater </a>there that's showing our childhood favorite. They're also showing another one of our faves, <i>Adventures in Babysitting</i>! How I wish El Paso had something similar. I could even take my Felix girl on a date.</div>
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<b>*PS. please help wish my beautiful niece Marisol a Happy first Birthday on<a href="http://tinafiglove.blogspot.com/2013/05/marisol-luz.html"> her Mama's blog</a>! hearts xo</b></div>
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It is so amazing to finally have <a href="http://dolcevitamicaela.blogspot.com/2013/01/exactly-year-ago-today-my-dreams-came.html">my dream girl</a>. Felix is everything I prayed for and more. This life with her just gets better and better!</div>
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I had to share this perfect first Mother's Day gift from my twinkie and our Momma. It's a living locket from origami owl (our friend Erin has a<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Origami-Owl-Erin-Sherman-Independent-Designer/221834187961577?fref=ts"> facebook page</a> if you are interested in customizing your own!). How special are each charm?<br />
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<b>Mamas and Mamas-to-be (like <a href="http://theperfectcompilationtape.blogspot.com/2013/05/a-little-video-with-big-announcement.html">Meghan</a>!!!!), here's to you! Here's to the magical love we are lucky to have forever. </b></center>
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How she woke up from a nap, laying next to me. My sweet girl.</div>
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<b>Felix, 34 weeks.</b></div>
Micaelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05976619233011016152noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407073218014219008.post-34693798612907509382013-05-09T19:57:00.001-06:002013-05-09T19:57:17.806-06:00for us.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here are a few things off etsy that I wouldn't mind getting, just for being Felix's Mama: </div>
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Ombre glitter gold<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/117921208/brass-feather-pins-ombre-glitter-gold?ref=usr_faveitems"> feather clips </a></div>
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<i><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/122077693/i-party-with-jay-gatsby-tank-great?ref=v1_other_1">I Party With Jay Gatsby</a></i> tank (just in time for the movie)</div>
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Above the knuckle ring *link was broken on pintrest--don't you hate when that happens?</div>
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<b>But honestly, this Mama wants a card more than anything {the book lover in me wants <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/124919071/best-mom-illustrated-card?ref=usr_faveitems">this one</a>}. Okay, that and to sleep in. And by sleep in, I would settle for 9 a.m. </b></div>
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Felix getting a smooch from her Granddaddy (my dad) is my favorite. </div>
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My friend <a href="http://postwiththemost.blogspot.com/">Lauren</a> just opened a beautiful embroidery shop on etsy called<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/rendear?ref=usr_faveitems&atr_uid=6120028"> <b>Ren Dear</b></a>. I'm smitten with<i> everything</i> in it! </div>
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From her description of her happy little embroidery shop: <i>You can find simplistic, sweet-and affordable!- designs made with needle and thread.</i> </div>
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Lauren specializes in lyric & movie quotes like the above, a great line from one of my favorite books (I agree with her description on this listing--<i>we all have a bit of Charlie in us</i>). I need this for above our bed! </div>
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^Hands down, my favorite movie line. Gets me every single time</div>
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These would make the perfect gifts for any occasion. Housewarming, baby shower, birthday, or for yourself because <b>you</b> deserve a treat. They go with every decor and are everything you'd want in a gift- so pretty (+ handmade!) and incredibly thoughtful.<br />
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<a href="http://real-street.blogspot.com/">Jasmine</a> (we met when we were paired in <a href="http://dolcevitamicaela.blogspot.com/2011/07/my-life-in-lists-swap.html">this fun swap</a>) emailed me about an idea she had with her sister Emma Kate. </div>
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Emma Kate and I actually had the same due date so our daughters are days apart in age. Felix was born <a href="http://dolcevitamicaela.blogspot.com/2012/09/happy-birthday-felix.html">on September 17th</a> and Emma Kate's beautiful girl Scarlett was born on the 21st of September. </div>
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In their first letters "they" told each other how they got their names, what foods they were eating, how Scarlett loves swim class and Fe, story time.</div>
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Obviously, we hope they will love writing like their Mama's ;) but hopefully this will help get them excited about it for sure (someday this friendship will even be a sweet learning tool for writing/reading). </div>
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They were destined to be pen pals --they have the same ring rattle and they live a world away from each other (Scarlett and Emma Kate live in Australia).<br />
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One of my favorite pieces <a href="http://dolcevitamicaela.blogspot.com/2012/08/thrifted-for-baby.html">I thrifted for Felix's nursery</a> is this crewel embroidered owl.</div>
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1 from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/96337984/vintage-embroidery-crewel-flowers-and?ref=usr_faveitems"><i>Fire Lake</i></a></div>
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Last year for Father's Day, <a href="http://dolcevitamicaela.blogspot.com/2012/06/what-i-got-husband-for-fathers-day.html">I surprised my husband</a> with a custom <i>Who's Your Daddy</i> doll from Duke & June. I have loved watching Felix play with<a href="http://dolcevitamicaela.blogspot.com/2013/02/for-keeps.html"> her daddy doll</a>. Imagine how excited I was when Mandi started making <a href="http://dukeandjune.blogspot.com/2013/02/custom-couple-and-daddy-doll.html">Mama dolls</a>! </div>
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Her attention to detail (like my side part, beauty mark) makes the doll one of a kind. Marianne chose the floral dress I wore during<a href="http://dolcevitamicaela.blogspot.com/2012/08/sharing-our-maternity-photographs.html"> our maternity shoot</a>. How Mandi found fabric exactly like my dress makes her (and my doll) even more amazing! She even made sandals like the ones I was wearing.</div>
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I love these dolls so much and think how special I hope they will always be to Felix. I would have loved to have one of my parents when they were young and first figuring out their little family.<br />
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<i>We're best friends, didn't you know?</i></div>
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and then my heart exploded!</div>
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Her poses kill me! Oh Felix girl, you are something else.</div>
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<b>Marianne, you couldn't have picked a more perfect gift for us. We love you and your thoughtful heart! XO </b></div>
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<b>Mandi, we love your thoughtful heart too. Thank-you for taking the time to make another extraordinary doll, even with nesting and being 30+ weeks pregnant. I know I say that over and over, but I am a huge fan of your dolls. You are awesome, my friend. THANK-YOU!!! Our best wishes for baby Duke </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ddbb00; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; white-space: nowrap;">♥</span></div>
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