Generations




Hi all-
This is Dad writing. Jenica has gotten to hang out with alot of generations of family lately. Tonight she went to Grandma Judy's house and spent some time with Great Aunt Susan and Great Great Aunt Clara (Grandma Judy's Sister and Aunt). Jenica was a a really good girl and had lots of fun playing with everybody.

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