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We Are Alive...

...and deep in the heart of Texas!

Thanks for all the wine, Susan! :)

I am fortunate to have a couple of friends and numerous family in Texas and we have been having a great time visiting them both in Houston and in the Texas Hill Country between San Antonio and Austin. They have all made us feel so incredibly special, cooking us fantastic meals, taking us out to eat, and many of them making special trips to come and see us.

One such individual is my cousin Travis who works for the fire department. He let me play with his truck...



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Thanks for everything, y'all! I love you so much!!

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