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Tuesday
Mar102009

Everything's relative

Last night, 7:30 p.m.


Maddy:  You know what bugs me?  My friend Kylie always teases me that if I cut my hair short I'd look exactly like Sam.  She tells everyone that, even though she knows it makes me feel bad.

Sam (overhearing & calling from the other room):  Hey! I think she's giving you a compliment!

photo from summer 2007

Date03.10.2009 | tagged , , | Comment4 Comments

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Oh, Annie! They are so cute. (And funny.) They must take after you...

03.10.2009 | Unregistered Commentergab

that sam is a genius in disguise.

03.10.2009 | Unregistered Commenterthe wrath of khandrea

Good thing Sam's so cute.
(and smart, too--good come back, Sam!)

12/13 year old girl friends have a knack for saying just the wrong thing
over
and over
and over...

You're adorable, Maddy.

03.10.2009 | Unregistered Commenterseven smiles

That is really cute. Sam has a healthy sense of self-esteem. Very nice.

03.12.2009 | Unregistered CommenterBridget

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