Sounds and sights

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Some of the sounds and sights of the place I grew up in: These kiddos – my nephews and nieces. They are growing up so quickly and it's pretty amazing to witness their personalities which are evident at such a young age.

Because my sisters are quite a bit older than my brother and I, we joke that they had their turn learning to take care of kids with my brother and I as the guinea pigs. So now, we are learning to take care of kids with their kids. 

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