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Songs trigger me in a positive way all day long. From the songs that make my parents dance to this day, to Michael Jackson songs my kids would dance to.

The most significant song is OUR song (Stephanie and me) "Two Occasions" by The Deele. Whenever we hear it, we call each other no matter where we are, and even our kids will call or text us when they hear it. So inevitably it became our family song. The refrain is "I only think of on TWO OCCASIONS... That's Day and Night."

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Anything George Strait!!!! Grew up on County Music, no matter where we lived...George would play free concerts while he was making it big in Texas, outside of San Marcos, TX!!! Have all is Albums, yes, Albums...

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"And the best thing you ever did for me, is to help me take my life less seriously, it's only life after all..."
This song always reminds me of my best friend/neighbor growing up (still best friends). We made sure that we found fun in everything and to enjoy life. We still live by this!

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Leaving on a Jet Plane

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Not only was Queen my first concert, I hung out with a group of "nerdy" music buffs that made me listen to the song the first time with headphones. Mind blowing!

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Unforgettable by Nat King Cole
My dad is a great singer, and everyday when he'd pick my brother and me up from the bus stop in his awesome Datsun, we would rock the classics. He used to let one of us (when little) sit on his lap and "drive" home. But he would usually have the radio off and would serenade us, and Unforgettable was his song for me. It will always be a special memory for me.

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The Sylvers - Boogie Fever (Midnight Special 1976)

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Rick and I selected this song for our first dance at our wedding over 34 years ago. It was because we were listening to the song when visiting Balboa Park in SD during a romantic week end when we were dating. It was a pivotal moment in our relationship as we knew that we intended to spend the rest of our lives together. We look forward to dancing to this song during our opening dance on June 4th at our daughter's wedding & our anniversary.

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San Clemente... one of my favorite spots anywhere!

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San Clemente... one of my favorite spots anywhere!

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Spent a week in San Clemente with my daughters and walked to the beach and downtown everyday. Best memory bank ever and we still talk about it!

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I got to spend some time on the family farm down in Fallbrook. We picked oranges for about an hour and I brought them home to juice, and make Blood Orange Marmalade. I froze the juice (12 quarts) to try other creative recipes, including a blood orange and strawberry sorbet (made with stevia) when the weather gets warmer.

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We spent the last week in Kauai for Spring Break. Incredible memories were made and we were able to be adventurous now that our girls are a bit older.

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Our wedding anniversary is April 5th so spring break of 2003 was our Napa Trip for our honeymoon. We rented a convertible BMW and spent our time in San Francisco and Napa. The nice thing is since we were married before spring break we have always been able to get away together.

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Attending the AVID Excel, and AVID Elementary Hot Topics is an amazing journey of learning!!! Blocking my calendar has truly supported staying on track, focused, and getting it done!!!

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About 4 years ago I went to visit family in Guadalajara. It is a great time to go there because in Mexico everyone gets two weeks off and they leave the city.

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Progress is.... still loading

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My goal was to walk 3.5 miles a day and bike 15 miles a day. That's approximately 105 miles of walking a month, so I should be at about 315 miles by the end of March and I'm at 250. A little shy of my goal, but that's ok.

Biking: I should be at about 420 miles and month, and 1,260 by now. I am FAR SHORT of that goal. This is a goal that I need to revise to be more realistic!

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I have been doing a better job of blocking time to focus on activities that support our goals at AVID. Unfortunately, I have not done a great job carving out time for me. Still working on that one!!

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This is a great reminder today Bethany. I need to do better with being intentional with this goal. Like creating an actually action step to achieve it.

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One of my goals was to start traveling more and I can't wait for my 3 week trip coming up next month! New York - Barcelona - Marseille - Nice - Genoa - Milan

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I have no idea...

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Spring Break "Science of the Desert" trip in 7th grade (why wouldn't you remember this movie when you are 13).  Actually...it was a place in Indio about 5 miles from where we were staying last month.

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Last year for spring break i was in Mazatlan, MX with friends celebrating a bachelorette. It was a great start to traveling again.

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I'm doing well on 2/3. Doing well with my daily walks. Have added a Walk & Talk with Traci on Tuesday monrings!  Have been connecting more friends. Will be starting my yoga & meditation class on April 4th!

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Well this really has been struggling to come up with something, you all might have to help me with this?? I can't wait to hear it ;)

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Maybe people see me as quiet or talkative?

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Animalon restaurant in the Guadalupe Valle in Mexico!! Amazing multi-course meal under a giant oak tree with good friends. Such unique entrees!  Tasting menu: Charred Aguachile, Foie Gras Terrine, Seared Octopus, Lobster Tallurines, Smoked Chicken Breast, Clay Baked Lamb Barbacoa, Baja Rasperries and Flavors of Agave and Oak for dessert. Each with it's own wine/cocktail pairing.

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My goal was to find ways to work better with my wife on our fitness as a couple.
Yeah, "Thatta no work" (in my best My Big Fat Greek Wedding voice)
However, we HAVE begun to do more stretching together in the morning so "a there you go..."

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As a child I would usually spend every spring break at my grandparent's beach house with extended family. Sometimes the weather would cooperate and sometimes it would not. Some of the best times were spent outside of "beach time".....playing gin rummy, cooking big meals and taking walks around Balboa Island window shopping.

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Often, I have been referred to as a bulldog or even a honey badger with this idea that I will get what I want or do things the way I want to do them. It is that I ask hard questions, lead bravely  and I think I am flexible. I listen and support more my team way more then expected.

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Wasn't January like ....LAST WEEK?

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It's fun to have people guess, but most get it wrong - including me! It wasn't until I did Ancestry did I really know where I came from.

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Our family tradition in the summer time of coming together at Grandma/Grandpa's home and boiling shrimp & crawfish, outside in the backyard!!! Hot and spicy food that gets you through the night, sitting around the outdoor fire pit with everyone! Always the best summer vacations!

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I missed our January meeting, but my general goal for this year is to make sure I'm balancing home/work life.  I was doing that very well in January ("home" life in DisneyWorld), but I've been falling behind a bit lately with the balance.  Time to work on life/work balance again!

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One of my goals was to continue doing hot Pilates and stay active.

WELL now I do nonheated Pilates and prenatal yoga..

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Sometimes I think it is left over "mothering" comments, i.e. "don't forget your jacket", "make sure you have comfy shoes for SI."

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We had the absolute best pizza with fresh ingredients, vino, caprese salad, seafood linguine in wine sauce.... I could go on and on!

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The Hobbit in Orange, Ca the last day of our Face-to-Face in Palm Desert. It was such an experience. Amazing appetizers and champagne, three courses with a wine pairing and intermission with sorbet, and the most amazing dessert!

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for spring break this year and last we stayed home and just did local trips to beach, hiking shopping. My favorite day is hiking, beach and drinking coffee then tea.

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Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
This team is the BEST,
And I love all of you!

Seriously, I am so incredbily blessed to be a part of the S. Pacific family. Each and every one of you are amazing!!

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I think some may think that I want to be in charge all the time. I am actually very collaborative.

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I am still putting my fitness first. I continue to fast, & exercise every day. Maybe I should have made my goal around organization?

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We went on a cruise over Christmas and it was just my husband and the kids. There was zero stress, we had an amazing turkey dinner, that my son still talks about today. What made it the best was enjoying a holiday that was just about connecting with our immediate family. Nothing commercial about it.

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I believe not most believe that I am ALWAYS an extrovert....when many times I very much like taking on the introvert role

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Spanish tapas style restaurant in New York City - amazing food, delicious mojitos and lots of fun conversation.

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Our team always always always has OPEN HEARTS for Everyone to Hang On To, no Matter the Day!!!

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The think most people get wrong about me is my upbringing--I'm 25% Native American and grew up in stark poverty (less than $2,000 annual income)

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Maybe you guys can help me.

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My son went to open this 5 star Italian restaruant in Singapore.

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I want to thank you for being the very best you that I know. You have your very own unique gifts that you bring to this work that makes what we do, and each other, better. You are appreciated, valued, and wonderful!

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I was pretty good a not buying stuff (retail therapy) but I did slack off and start buying some stuff this month. I have been better about cutting sugary treats (a few cookie exceptions) and I am sort of walking a few times a week and going to gym once a week.

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I will start blocking time specifically for prospecting, strategizing/collaborating, updating SF, and intential breaks to focus on ME throughout the day.

I will stop spending time on activities that are not productive to reaching our goals as a team. I will stop making excuses for why I am not blocking time to take care of my physical/mental well being.

I will continue to collaborate and build relationships throughout my PEM team, my regional team and throughout AVID.

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I want to start being more inclusive of adding Stephanie to my fitness journey. As many know, your spouse/partner isn't always your best fitness coach. At least for us that's very true. However, I want to find that "language" that will support her beginning that journey!

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I think people perceive me as very organized, and I am not.....I wish I was more organized! I need to spend more time organizing files from my computer and drawers/cupboards around the house.

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It is wonderful to be part of a team that is transparent and practices be impeccable with our words. We honor our commitments. I know that I can count on each and everyone of you everyday. We listen to learn and try to always assume positive intent. Alida and others demonstrate respect and Ohana definitely describes us. Most importantly we practice shared responsibility. The work is ours. We support one another and provide each other with what we need. I love the South Pacific.

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While touring Jordan...we stopped to eat outside of Petra. The meal was VERY simple...but what I remember most was the most amazing flat bread that was baked on big flat stones. I have not had anything like it since.

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Thank you for letting me be exactly who I am, supporting me always in my work, pushing me to be better and look higher, and always ALWAYS being up for anything fun!

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Start intentional calendar blocking to focus on Learning, Reviewing, and Implmenting with specific topics, ie, AVID Excel, Elementary, Saleforce, AVID Resources!

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In 1995 (pre-internet), my husband and I went on a 21-day driving tour of France, Luxemburg, Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium. We had no reservations, but would just drive into a town and ask at City Hall what the best hotel and dining was in town. We found a little hotel that had a restaurant attached in Reims, between Paris and Luxemburg. Little did we know that the place was owned by a Micheline 4-star chef, who presented us with a 9-course amazing meal. I had melt in your mouth scallops in garlic butter--Coquilles St. Jacques.

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Cochinita Pibil (Yucatan-Style Barbecued Pork)

I highly recommend the restaurant Frida located in Valle the best/cheapest wine country south of the border.

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I so appreaciate the open hearts, respect, care, passion this teams shows to each other. We are the best! Thanks everyone for being special and sharing you talents evey day!

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I am going to start and finish my gratitude/focus journal that I began in 2020.

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I'm also not a fan of New Year's Resolutions because they've never quite worked for me...So I'm sticking with goals and backmapping them. This year, my goal is to walk/run/jog/hike 1,000 miles and to bike 5,000 miles. It works out to about 24.5 miles a week of walking and 105 miles a week of biking.

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On my honeymoon we went to St. John, I had Gnocchi with Gruyere Cheese, which hurt my lactose intolerant belly, but the view was great and very romantic

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Beginning tonight we are going to see a musical version of Miracle on 34th Street. Then we will be enjoying our annual tradition of 7 fishes with friends on the eve of Christmas Eve. We all get creative and bring yummy seafood appetizers. On Christmas will be steaming Dungeness Crabs, Maryland style (which means with old bay and beer). The rest of the weekend will spent with family and friends.

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Our first traveling child is coming in from Chico today. Our daughter on Wed 12/22. One son is here in Bako already, and the last son w/ GF will come in next week after his Bowl game!

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Our team consists of players with varied strengths that are always willing to collaborate and take care of each other. I LOVE the way we work hard and play hard! I value your strength, dedication and passion for this work.

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I want to start doing a better job with gratitude. I am reading Brene Brown's latest book Atlus of the Heart and it is real easy not to focus on the good in our life out of fear the ball will drop. I need to continue to recognize and be thankful for what I have. I want to reflect daily on what I need to be thankful.

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I need to work on getting back on track with my running this year. This means that I am going to have to start getting up a little earlier so that I can get it in before work.

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Start: Traveling more!
Stop: Still thinking...
Continue: Spending time cultivating my friendships

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Traveling to Houston TX and Austin, TX for Christmas with Family!!!

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It may sound corny, but I feel like we are better because of what each of us can bring to the whole.

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I will start making more time for myself, and enjoying my own company.

I will stop (try) being a perfectionist, we all make mistakes and that's okay. I need to not be so hard on myself.

I will continue my health journey. Hot Pilates 3x a week and no eating out.

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I will start a yoga practice.
Continue my daily am & pm walks.
Strenghten connections with friends.

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Hosting my favorite holiday ever! Christmas Eve!

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Hosting my favorite holiday ever! Christmas Eve!

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Family here for appetizers, Italian sandwiches, Cioppino, Booze of course and great times!!

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It wouldn't be Thanksgiving without our family planning our Christmas pajamas!

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It wouldn't be Thanksgiving without our family planning our Christmas pajamas!

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Every year my mom gets the whole family matching pajamas for Christmas! We plan it at Thanksgiving!

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I want to stop buying stuff! I want to stop eating sugary treats! I want to continue exercising 2 times a week, and walking daily..

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Football, Family and Friends!! (maybe some wine too 😉)

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Like so many of us, it wouldn't be Thanksgiving without tons of food, hordes of family and friends, hours of football, and a nap. 😴

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I will start budgeting my time more efficiently to include time for my own professional learning throughout each month (reading, podcasts etc)

I will stop accepting or offering to take on additional  projects when my cup is too full.

I will continue to focus on my health & close my rings every day like I did in 2021..........intermittent fast & exercise daily!

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Changing traditions with adult children. Christmas morning will be all about competition. Score board, prizes, crazy activities. We will still have our French Toast breakfast and of course we will center everything around Maverick.

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My "baby girl" will be here from Atlanta and I'm looking forward to getting the whole family together on Christmas Day!!! YAY!!!!

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Same tradition every year in Napa with family friends: church, crab and shrimp appetizers at the house, then minestrone soup, salad and garlic bread for dinner, then chocolate mousse for dessert! It's awesome to see the same people every year.

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Having my entire family coming over to Mom and Dads for the Turkey feast!!!

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My son and I will be home for Christmas and going out to eat since it's only us 2 this year

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I celebrate Xmas early on Wednesday with my dad and siblings at Tj. On Christmas day I'll be with my immediate family which include 2 nephews and 5 nieces :) So excited for the holidays with a huge family!

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Technically they start on the 27th but we have get the furnitured moved out on the 26th. We will start the new year with new floors in the livingroom, kitchen, bathroom and hallway. Yay!

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It wouldn't be Thanksgiving without ... hmmm not sure if I have one thing. 

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It wouldn't be Thanksgiving without ... hmmm not sure if I have one thing. 

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This is the mall in front of McKeldin Library. Many hours spent in that library as well as studying outside on the mall!

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We like to play games after dinner. Everything from Family Feud to poker!

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It wouldn't be Thanksgiving with Family...especially my kids and grandkids

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Family, stuffing, sweet potatoes, crabbies, leftovers, and wine! 

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Family, stuffing, sweet potatoes, crabbies, leftovers, and wine! 

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We will miss my son this year as he will be in Thailand until April 2022. Since both daughters are married & engaged their obligations are on opposite days ( one couple spends X-mas Eve with the in laws and the other on Christmas Day), we started having "Beef Wellington Night" in early December. This allowed for our family to be together. It turned out to be everyone's favorite Christmas event.......so, we had our 2nd annual event last Saturday. We all wear plaid flannel shirts, enjoy a delicious dinner and walk around the neighborhood to admire the Christmas lights!

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Family and Karaoke!

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No matter where they are/live being together is the most important thing!