Monday, March 14, 2011

Blue Monday - Spring Break!

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Two of my seven (yes, seven!) grandchildren came to visit Johnny and me this past week during their Spring Break. They went to the beach and bought these T-shirts.

Zachary's T-shirt is blue, and Ara's is purple, a cousin of blue, with some of her lettering in blue!



They're a bit difficult to read. They say, " Spring Break, 2011, Clearwater Beach."

Zachary, 18, attends University of Florida and Ara, 16, attends Santa Fe Community College.




Remember when this time was called "Easter vacation"?

Happy Blue Monday!

Happy St. Patrick's Day this Thursday!


1. CeC
2. Ms. Burrito
3. mizhelle
4. JEC
5. Fort Pitt Tunnel
6. Cindy @ Applestone Cottage
7. Nostalgic Marveling
8. Brambly
9. John
10. Jan
11. Chubskulit
12. Mom's Place - Kat
13. Jeanne, backyard neighbor
14. liberal sprinkles
15. niko
16. Fighter
17. Dena E's
18. Kathy Matthews
19. clavs up close
20. Rinkly Rimes
21. Cindy Adkins
22. Carpe Diem Sweden
23. Shengkay's JOurnal
24. carolynUSA
25. Fifi Flowers
26. LaVoice
27. Heart's Garden
28. Heather, NZ
29. GVK, Mysore, India
30. Little World of Fun
31. Lesley
32. Prosperity's Desire
33. Gittan Sweden		34. Lina, Indonesia
35. Milla
36. MamaKo
37. Rita aka Cashjocky
38. Sweepy
39. Joyful Servant
40. Andy - Canada
41. The Blue Dye Experiment
42. Reach Beyond Limits
43. Debbie's Travels
44. Eden,Australia
45. Blue Baby Blue!
46. Beverly @How Sweet The Sound
47. Bogie
48. Becky K.
49. Donnie
50. Manang Kim,USA
51. Vistis With Mary
52. Fe's Journey of Life
53. Gorgeous Noritake Plates
54. Sweet Thirteen, Blue in Rose Chintz
55. Dorincard: blue Small Giant (!) Clam
56. Molly's Country Memories
57. Life is a Battle
58. Gypsea Nurse cricket
59. Another Mood Swing @ My Place to Yours
60. Melissa
61. Loui♥
62. Barbara Rosenzweig
63. Tattered Rebel
64. Ann & Tin and Sparkle
65. Dinner in blue@ Mere Thoughts
66. Blue Lion Blog - Texas		67. Iris
68. Jeanie from Georgia
69. Blue Quilt Top & my first giveaway
70. Joahna Vern, Philippines
71. Donna
72. Dhemz
73. Irene Photography
74. Candy
75. wedding bell blues @ whistlestop
76. anne@Unraveling Mysteries
77. Joanne@Pink Reflections
78. La Dame de Nage
79. Sara Chapman in Seattle, USA
80. Marie @ Bonkers in Barnhart
81. Whereabouts
82. Joy- Books and Life
83. The Metcafe'
84. greatpeople, CA
85. San Diego, CA
86. Pie
87. Annette
88. Maria's Space
89. Blue desk
90. Emily
91. Calleigh
92. peggy gatto
93. Angi, Southwest Cottage Designs
94. Hazelicious
95. annies home
96. New Hotel with Blue Décor
97. Zoie's Mom

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80 comments:

  1. Chubskulit RoseMarch 14, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    Nice set of blues, gorgeous too!

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  2. MariceMarch 14, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    you got lovely grandkids :)

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  3. Cindy (Applestone Cottage)March 14, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    Hi Sally,
    Oh aren't they lucky to visit their grandma and get a spring break!
    Thanks for hostessing too!
    Cindy

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  4. January ZeleneMarch 14, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    My first time here.. Have a Nice Day!

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  5. Ann-Marie ~ BramblyMarch 14, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    Thank you for hosting your Linky Party. I noticed you were married when you were 17, so was I.It's wonderful that you have been married for so many years and have wonderful grandchildren. Take care.

    Ann-Marie

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  6. UnknownMarch 14, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    You're lucky to have a wonderful grandchildren.

    Happy BM Sally.

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  7. liberal sprinklesMarch 14, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    Thanks for hosting the party, Sally. Seven grandkids. wow!

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  8. AnonymousMarch 14, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    Beautiful blue. Beautiful grandchildren!

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  9. JeanneMarch 14, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    Hi Sally, I sure do miss visiting you more often. However, I am very glad you continue your Blue Monday meme.

    Your grands are both handsome and very pretty. How fun to have your grands visit on Spring Break! I know they had fun too. their shirts are splendid and it was sweet of them to let you take their photos and blog about them. Some kids these days would object. It is so terrific that they are getting an education. It is so important for their future.

    Happy Blue Monday my friend.
    Hugs, Jeanne xoxo

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  10. Oregon Gifts of Comfort and JoyMarch 14, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    Hi Sally,

    They are so cute! I hope that you all enjoy your spring break together, and yes, I do remember when it was called Easter Vacation.

    Have a wonderful week, Sally.

    Best and God bless,
    Kathy

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  11. Dena E's BlogMarch 14, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    Hey Sweetie,, just tried posting about my gift.. Its hard to express my thanks in the post just the way I'd like to. Hopefully you'll be able to tell a bit of how exciting it was for me to recieve my book Sis...
    And oh, about the Spring Break... Wow, do I remember this time of the school year as being called Easter Vacation in California as a child..
    In fact when my Pete and Jenny were growing up here it was still Easter break.. Its all very sad in my opinion...That it had to change..You have a blessed week Sweetie and THANKS for your Sistership... May you know Christ's blessings through your new week...
    Hugs and Prayers~~~Dena

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  12. AnonymousMarch 14, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    Hi Aunt Sally! my post is up. I love blue Monday! BTW, your grandson is cute! give my kiss will yah? LOL!
    clavs

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  13. Cindy AdkinsMarch 14, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    Oh Sally, What adorable grandchildren!!! I hope you had a great time!!
    XO

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  14. MarieMarch 14, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    Nice pics of your grandchildren. Please have a great week Sally.

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  15. CathyMarch 14, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    They are cute, Sally. Sadly, there is no more "Easter vacation." Hope you are well. Blessings ~

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  16. anneMarch 14, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    Your grandkids are both handsome and beautiful Happy Blue MOnday Smiling Sally

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  17. Lina GustinaMarch 14, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    Lovely grandkids, Sally...

    http://www.1sthappyfamily.com/2011/03/homemaking-jobs.html

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  18. Lina GustinaMarch 14, 2011 at 3:49 AM

    Lovely grandkids, Sally...
    Have a great Monday :)

    http://www.1sthappyfamily.com/2011/03/homemaking-jobs.html

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  19. ☆Mama Ko☆March 14, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    You have a very good grandchildren Ms. Sally. They're handsome and pretty and nice too to pose for grandma. They perhaps full support with the blogging. Cool blue entry

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  20. SweepyMarch 14, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    Woof, Sally!
    I have blue today!

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  21. JoyfulMarch 14, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    You have nice looking grands and they're good sports to model blue t-shirts for you. Happy Blue Monday!

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  22. AndyMarch 14, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    Always nice to have family visit. Eh!

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  23. LeslieMarch 14, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    Love the shirts, and yes, I remember when it was called Easter vacation as well as when summer vacation lasted more than 3 months..

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  24. •°°• IcyBC •°°•March 14, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    That was sweet of them to spent time with their parents!

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  25. EdenMarch 14, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Lovely grandchildren. Love their t-shirts too.

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  26. Coralie Cederna JohnsonMarch 14, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Great looking grandkids in spring break t-shirts...you must be so proud! (Surely do remember how spring break used to be called Easter vacation!)
    Happy BLUES DAY!
    Coralie

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  27. BeverlyMarch 14, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Happy Blue Monday, dear Sally.

    It is wonderful that you had two of your sweet grands for a visit during their Spring break.

    Easter is so late this year that if seems strange to me.

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  28. Becky K.March 14, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    I featured you and my candles today. Thanks for your generosity and willingness to share your kind words.

    Hugs,

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  29. AnonymousMarch 14, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Love it when the grandchildren get to visit. Looks like they are having a great time already.

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  30. FexMarch 14, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    nice shirts, i like it :)

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  31. Visits With MaryMarch 14, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Aww...great looking kiddos ! ! I do remember when Spring Break was Easter Vacation...that's been a while...Love Blue Monday's...have a great day.

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  32. J.Rylie.CMarch 14, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Thank you for visiting my entry Ms. Sally. You have beautiful grandchildren.

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  33. DorincardMarch 14, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Great! If youth would know, if seniors would be able...:)

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  34. Marjorie (Molly) SmithMarch 14, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Well yes I do remember it called Easter Break, but the younger kids just look at me as if I'd lost it when I called it that...times they are a changing...sigh.
    Goodness, she is only 16 and in College. Very smart little girl, I know you are so proud of them both. Nice blues.,

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  35. Simone @ Doberman's by the SeaMarch 14, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Hi there, this is my first time linking up here. Thanks for hosting.

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  36. gennyMarch 14, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    late post, i am glad it is still open. mine is up! happy BM!

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  37. Gypsea NurseMarch 14, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Hey Sally~ Wish I was that age again on spring break!!!
    Gorgeous bunch!
    Have a great week!
    Cricket

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  38. LVMarch 14, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    I enjoyed seeing some of your grandchildren. Both are fine looking young people. You are blessed they came to visit. Most of them at this age, do their own thing.

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  39. Susan Nowell @ My Place to YoursMarch 14, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Thanks for hosting, Sally! Looks like a fun time with the grands!

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  40. AndreaMarch 14, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Blessings,
    andrea

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  41. AnonymousMarch 14, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Nice shirts! Neat that they'd come see you on their break. We just had spring break last week, but I wish they'd had it after the time change.

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  42. Loui♥March 14, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Hi Sally!!
    how delightful!!
    SOON!
    Yay!
    warmest sandy hugs!
    Loui♥

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  43. Barbara RosenzweigMarch 14, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Hi Sally,
    Beautiful "blue" grandkids!
    Barb

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  44. Gypsea NurseMarch 14, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Happy Blue Sally~ Thank you! have a great week!
    Cat

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  45. Jeanie CallaghanMarch 14, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    First Blue Monday! This will be fun. Blue is my favorite color!

    http://jeanieatc.blogspot.com/2011/03/blue-monday.html

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  46. Boo-Bah AKA IrisMarch 14, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Happy Blue Monday Sally. It's always nice to spend time with the grandkids isn't it! Your blues were very special this week.

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  47. Mary BergfeldMarch 14, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    It's always so nice to have the grandkids visit. Yours are nearly grown :-) Have a wonderful day, Sally.

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  48. Joahna VernMarch 14, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Hi, Sally. :) You got great grandchildren. :) they're so sweet for visiting you. :)

    Happy Blue Monday. :)

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  49. DonnaMarch 14, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Hi, Sally,
    Haven't visited in a while. Happy Blue Monday, and hooray for spring break. Glad you are having those special visitors. :)
    D

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  50. Blue Ridge Altered ArtMarch 14, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Oh how special that they came to see you on their spring break. They are very nice looking and know you are so very proud of them. ~~Sherry~~

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  51. DhemzMarch 14, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    cute grandchildren....love their shirts....have a good one Sally!

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  52. IreneMarch 14, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Great looking grandchildren .... lucky you! Happy Blue Monday Sally!

    Irene

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  53. CandyMarch 14, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Been away toooooo long. Just had to come see what's up...and such cute GK's.
    Blessings to ya ;-)

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  54. Sara ChapmanMarch 14, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Lucky you to have 7 grandchildren! And such good looking ones, too!

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  55. joyh82March 14, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    WOW, seven? Great lookin kids.
    Have a great week too ;)

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  56. Kranky GrannyMarch 14, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Sally, you are very blessed. I envy both your location and your grandchildren.

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  57. VintagesouthernlifeMarch 14, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Cute grandkids! Isn't if fun when they come to visit?
    Thanks for hosting.

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  58. Maria's SpaceMarch 14, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Thanks for translating. I would never have guessed what those shirts were saying.

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  59. Janet MarieMarch 14, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Babies that have babies ~ :)

    Happy Blue Monday, Sally!

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  60. peggy gattoMarch 14, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    i was feeling blue today, as in bad blue. So I decided to work on a digital painting and visit smiling sally and not feel blue!

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  61. Southwest Cottage DesignsMarch 14, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    I always loved Spring Break (yes, and Easter Break, too)! The shirts are cute, and what a fun time for you all to have together. Happy Blue Monday!

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  62. Dean and Lee SchroederMarch 14, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    you got lovely grandkids! Hello from North Dakota. Mine is up. See you again

    http://www.haziepooh.com/2011/03/blue-monday-halloween-costume.html

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  63. JudiMarch 14, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Happy Blue Monday Sally *hugs*
    Your grandchildren are beautiful. How lovely for you all that they could come for a visit like that with you...the t-shirts are great and will be a nice memory of their time spent with you!
    So nice....
    *hugs*
    Hope you are doing well and have a great week.
    Judi

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  64. annies homeMarch 14, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    only remember it being called spring break but it was always easter week before or after now they take them at mid point with little to do with easter

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  65. Mary Ann PickettMarch 14, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    You must be an EXCELLENT grandma.

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  66. Chie Wilks March 15, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    that's a cute blue tshirt

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  67. betty-NZMarch 15, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    I like to participate, but with the time difference here in NZ, it's a bit hard to judge. How long do you keep the linking open? It seems to be closed already!

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  68. JanMarch 15, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    Oh dear, no Mr Linky or Your're next, looks like I missed out this week, and it is still Monday in some parts of America.
    Happy Blue Monday everyone.
    Jan

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  69. PicketMarch 15, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    Morning girl...beautiful grands Sally! I bet they just love being with you..I have 12 grands and today youngest Burly's wife and 3 kids are coming by for a visit..she called me last night and said she was showing Burly my lastest blog post and told him she was coming by to get a close up of all the latest changes! lol Man...you can't sneak nothing by this family...lol Have a great day girl..thanks for coming by and one day I will post BLUE just for you! Picket

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  70. AnonymousMarch 15, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Hi Most Blue Smiling One! OH, what good looking grans you have! What a treat to have them with you too! We've just returned from visiting our only little gran and she is one year old today! :)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  71. Rinkly RimesMarch 15, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    http://rinklyrimes.blogspot.com/2011/03/manipulated-minds.html

    A bit late but I'll tag on at the end.

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  72. betty-NZMarch 16, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    Here are my blues for this week.
    http://myworldthrumycameralens.blogspot.com/2011/03/new-plymouth-photos.html#axzz1GcPasKnq

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  73. JeanneMarch 17, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Hi Sally, I came by to say hello and to see if you posted about St. Patrick's Day. I do miss your visits Sally. I miss visiting your posts as well. You became a pleasant part of my day and I have a hard time getting out of the habit of visiting back and forth. Anyway, I understand why you have slowed down because it takes hours of our time to blog. I don't have time to even read that I love so much. However, I do love blogging and will keep going with journaling things I love to write about.

    Have a wonderful day my dear blogging friend.
    Love, Jeanne

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  74. The Quintessential MagpieMarch 17, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Those are some mighty cute grands, Sally! So glad they got in a good visit with you. What fun! :-)

    And speaking of fun, I'm wishing you a very Happy St. Patrick's Day. Have missed you much.

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  75. Life MotoMarch 18, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    sally that are so nice design. i love it.
    have a nice day

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  76. AnonymousMarch 20, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Yup, it used to be called 'Easter Vacation', just like 'the holidays' used to be called 'Christmas'. I say, call it what it is!

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  77. Bethe77March 20, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    I have popped over from LV's blog. She mention there was a birthday girl in cyber space. So I have hopped on over to wish you a very Blessed Birthday. It appears to be off to a grand start with the grandchildren visiting.
    I have never done blue Monday. I must find some blue.
    Blessings

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  78. BarbaraMarch 21, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    http://bakinnbitsbarbara.blogspot.com/2011/03/linking-up-with-sally-week.html
    Loving Blue Monday here.

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  79. All Things Pretty...March 21, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Sally - I'm so happy to be back celebrating Monday with you! Love your blue sign and all your pics this week... :)

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  80. Susie QMarch 23, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Your grandchildren are such good looking young folks. They must take after their lovely Grandma!
    Love,
    Sue

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