And Happy 9th Birthday to Thomas!

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Today is my grandson Thomas' 9th birthday...Happy Birthday, Thomas! He's shown here earlier this summer, wearing his Sorcerer Cats quilted jacket I made for him. I hope he's having a great day today...can't wait for his party in Tilden Park on Saturday afternoon.

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