School is Out for Summer

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So glad my babies are home now. They were ready, and I was ready for school to be done with. This summer will be different from our other summer's. We are going on an adventure....we are going to visit my family.......in CANADA !! I have not been back in 9 years ( I have been busy, raising a family) my visit is long overdue, and we are all excited ! I am especially excited for my children,  my parents and my siblings. I think it will be a time for making bonds and memories. The countdown has begun, we depart friday. I will still post on the blog, as best as I can, when I can...........now if you will excuse me friends, I have some packing to do :)

xoxo,Diana

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  1. Teresa BranJune 27, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Então muito boa viagem! eu por aqui continuarei a espreitar este blog delicioso!

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  2. azoresgalJune 27, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Obrigada Teresa :) Diana

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  3. Receitas ao DesafioJune 27, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Have a safe trip. Have lots of fun with your kids and relatives.
    Maybe we can finally meet when you come back.
    Kisses
    Patrícia

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  4. azoresgalJune 27, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Obrigada Patrícia, quero muito vos conhecer, mas acho que vai ser mesmo quando eu voltar, pois resta apenas 3 dias antes de viajar....e ainda falta fazer tanto !!! KIsses, Diana

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  5. IlídiaJune 27, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Fico contente com a tua viagem. Já tinha falado com a Patrícia e a Rosa para marcarmos para este ou o outro fim de semana. Também vou viajar entre 30 de julho e 5 de Agosto (vamos a S. Miguel, ver a minha amiga da"sopa de salsa") e de 12 a 19 de Agosto vamos ao Continnente, a casa dos meus sogros. Quanto tempo ficas fora? Vai escrevendo umas coisas por aqui, sim? Beijinhos

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  6. AnonymousJune 28, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    Então boas férias e óptima estadia para toda a família.
    - m

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  7. azoresgalJune 29, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Obrigada a todos :) Com certeza que vou dando noticias, o meu portatil, vai tambem nesta viagem :) Jinhos Diana

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