Taking a Blogging Break

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My wonderful hubby is whisking me away for an entire week …  no kids  and some warmer temps ..  So needless to say it will be next week before I am back to blogging with you all!! 

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  1. ChasApril 7, 2007 at 5:46 AM

    I hope you have a wonderful time Crystal!! Enjoy each other!

    Blessings,

    Chas

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  2. UnlikelyHomesteaderApril 7, 2007 at 5:48 AM

    It sounds wonderful. Take pictures and tell us all about it when you get home. :o)

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  3. 2gramsrosesApril 7, 2007 at 6:35 AM

    Have a Blast.......wish I was getting away...... Sherry

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  4. rashelApril 7, 2007 at 6:46 AM

    What a wonderful hubby! That sounds fabulous. Enjoy your time together.

    God bless,

    Rashel

    (thank you for adding me as a friend, I just love all of your sites)

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  5. PattiseaApril 7, 2007 at 6:54 AM

    Enjoy every minute!


    What a good husband to take you away from it all for a bit!


    Patti

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  6. KittyApril 7, 2007 at 8:36 AM

    HAVE A GREAT TIME.

    KITTY

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  7. SongofJoyApril 7, 2007 at 12:58 PM

    I hope you have a wonderful time!


    Blessings,

    Carol

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  8. AnonymousApril 9, 2007 at 12:41 AM

    Oh wow! Have a *wonderful* time!!


    Jenn

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  9. AnonymousApril 9, 2007 at 12:24 PM

    that's great! enjoy your time. When you return would you mind sharing how you keep your bread? In a baggie? or a tupperware container? which is best to keep it nice? thanks

    Lisa

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  10. chimicoleApril 11, 2007 at 12:19 AM

    Well, I'm very late, but I am praying that you are having a wonderful time RIGHT NOW!!!!

    Hugs~

    Julie :)

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  11. brittandkayApril 11, 2007 at 2:48 AM

    Hope you have a great time!

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  12. TinakayApril 13, 2007 at 7:33 AM

    wonderful and relaxing. How nice of you hubby.


    Tina Kay

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  13. JudyApril 14, 2007 at 4:36 AM

    Enjoy your time with each other. It's always good to be a couple again,like you where before children,it helps you both remember why you both got married. My hubby and I do that once a year and we come home more in love and so much more relaxed.

    May God be with you both. Stay safe

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