Birthday Party Pictures

Here's a slideshow of the pictures from Oki's third birthday party. I'm sorry it's a little late! I was a little unsure of having a swimming party for a three year old, but it turned out pretty well.


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Rhonda said…
Hi Samantha,

Thanks so much for your sweet comments on my blog. I love that you've followed our story. It's HIS story and that's why I even want it on a blog...so that we can proclaim His goodness for others to hear and be encouraged by.

Your family is darling..."Oki"....cute name...is that Japanese? I ask b/c I have a cousin named Noriko, which is Japanese and they have the cutest names.

Well, bless you! (And the swim party was clearly a hit! Way to go!)

~Rhonda
July 25, 2009 at 10:28 AM
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