Thank you Grandma for our wonderful stripey jumpers! Love, Eowyn and Flat Eowyn!

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gretta at lothlorien said…
Dear Eowyn and Flat Eowyn, Glad there looks to be room to grow in those jumpers. Love
Thu Oct 16, 06:47:00 pm AEDT
Rachel J-L said…
Hi Eowyn and Flat Eowyn!
Eowyn, how is your new school going?
Flat Eowyn, the elephant says hi!

much love, dear E,
Auntie Rachel
Thu Oct 16, 08:49:00 pm AEDT
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