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♥"Hearts For OUR HEROES"♥
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POLAR PLUNGE @ MUGZ's...I55 & Des Plaine Road! 10AM-???
Chris Crisman, Paul Bicking Jr. and Freak of WRXQ will be taking "the plunge"!!!
All Donations to "Freedom" will be used for shipment of current incoming requests by and to OUR TROOPS!
Thank you for YOUR SUPPORT and a BIG THANK
YOU TO
Chris Crisman, Paul Bicking Jr. and
Freak for the
COLD PLUNGE and BIG ♥'s FOR
OUR TROOPS!
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MOMS BOOTH [2:00PM-5:00PM]
with ♥"Hearts For OUR HEROES"♥ [Banners, Card and Letter writing
to our Troops for Valentines Day] at:
GIRL SCOUTS of Greater Chicago and
Northwest Indiana
Second Annual "COOKIE
KICKOFF RALLY" with the Chicago Wolves at the Allstate Arena
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FACILITY CENTER HOURS: 5:00PM-8:00PM
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FACILITY CENTER HOURS: 10:00AM-1:00PM
5:00PM-8:00PM
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FACILITY CENTER HOURS: 10AM-NOON
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MOMS "CARDS FOR A CAUSE": OUR TROOPS!
1:00PM-3:00PM
Join us as we scrap, paste and stamp to create
"CARD PACKS" For our Troops "Box-of-Home"!
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FACILITY CENTER HOURS: 5:00PM-8:00PM
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CENTER ORGANIZATION VOLUNTEERS:
Island City Baptist Church of Wilmington
6:30PM-8:00PM - THANK
YOU!♥
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FACILITY CENTER HOURS: 10:00AM-1:00PM
5:00PM-8:00PM
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FACILITY CENTER HOURS: 10AM-NOON
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CENTER ORGANIZATION VOLUNTEERS:
Wilmington High School Basketball Team [Sophmore
& Varsity]
9:00AM-10:30AM - THANK
YOU!♥
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WELCOME HOME LCpl George Trikolas, U.S. Marine Corps!
Soldiers Guardian Angels/Warriors Watch Riders
Tinley Park to Orland Park...4:00PM-4:30PM
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FACILITY CENTER HOURS: 5:00PM-8:00PM
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CENTER ORGANIZATION VOLUNTEERS:
Minooka High School "Reach" Volunteers
9:00AM-11:AM - THANK
YOU!♥
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CENTER ORGANIZATION VOLUNTEERS:
"Interact Club", Wilmington High School
3:00PM-5:00PM - THANK
YOU!♥
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MOMS "2011 PLANNING MEETING"
MOMS Facility Center
6:30PM THANK
YOU!♥
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FACILITY CENTER HOURS: 10:00AM-1:00PM
5:00PM-8:00PM
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FACILITY CENTER HOURS: 10AM-NOON
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MOMS SECURE Bakers Network
"COOKIE DROP" & Packing..."Hearts For Our Heroes"♥ Shipment
9:00AM-Noon THANK
YOU!♥
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CENTER ORGANIZATION VOLUNTEERS:
E-MAC (Exelon-Militaries Actively Connected)
10:30AM-2:00PM - THANK
YOU!♥
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Let's NOT FORGET Our TROOPS Benefit
103 Stephen Street in Lemont, IL
TIME: 2:00PM-8:00PM
*Proceeds will benefit Operation MOMS Cookies Care Package Program
for our deployed Military Men and Women!
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~JANUARY-2010~ 
GIRL SCOUT
Cookie Kickoff!
WHEN: Saturday, January 2, 2010
TIME: 2:45PM Kickoff Begins
WHERE: Allstate Arena
Rosemont, Illinois |
By the Invitation of the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest
Indiana, MOMS will be there to share the hand-in-hand friendship and support of our Troops by the Girl Scouts, while
kicking off our Valentines Campaign, "Hearts for A Hero"!
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MOMS OPEN HOUSE!
WHEN: Thursday, January 28, 2010
TIME: 3:00PM-9:00PM
WHERE: MOMS New Facility At:
624 Davy Lane
Wilmington, IL 60481
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The Volunteers of MOMS "Serve those Who Serve", our Men and Women
of the U.S. Armed Forces, whom give each day with honor, sacrifice and selflessness for each of our Freedoms, our America.
We invite everyone from the Public to our Corporate friends to
join us as we share our vision and explore the
Mission of MOMS in our new facility.
Who are we? Want to Volunteer?
Why and how do we do what we do?
We look forward to sharing the work of our
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~THANK YOU~ to each of the
Llama's AND N.A.L.L.!
N.A.L.L. (Llama, Llama's)
"SUPER BOWL SUNDAY"
WHEN: Sunday, February
7, 2010
TIME: 3:00PM-11:00PM
[Click Above to Link!]
2755 Black Road
Joliet, IL 60435
Tel: 815-729-0000
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2010 N.A.L.L.
Super Bowl Charity Party!
Thank you to Comedian Matt Drufke for donating your
time as the N.A.L.L. Official Announcer & MC along with a big thanks to Jameson's Pub for the donation of your
Venue! This second Annual Event benefited local Charities to include OPERATION:
MOMS Cookies, Little Hands/Big Hearts, Joliet Hospice & Lambs Fold! Our thanks to the Llama's for their continued
outreach and support to their communities, bringing much to many with great works of heart and hands!
FROM MOMS to the N.A.L.L. Board
and each of the Event Sponsors ... A BIG THANK YOU for your continued and generous
support of our Military Men and Women...OUR TROOPS!
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OPERATION: MOMS
"Thats' Italian"
Spaghetti
Dinner FUNDRAISER
WHEN: Saturday,
February 20, 2010
TIME: 4PM-7:30PM
WHERE: VFW Malcolm J. Mayo
Post No. 5422
557 W. Baltimore St.
Wilmington, Illinois
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Our great thanks to all who attended
...an evening of outreach and our communities coming together in
support and caring for our Military Men and Women and the Mission of MOMS!
A special thanks to the Wilmington VFW for their continued support,
outstanding contributions to our Mission and this Event!
AND to the Volunteers of MOMS...
dedicated with heart, passion and caring to the Men and Women of the U.S. Armed Forces,
THANK YOU!
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~Charity Benefit~
Hosted By:
Members of Will Co A.B.A.T.E
&
ZELMO'S Full Moon Saloon
WHEN: Saturday, March
27, 2010
TIME: 3:00PM-10:00PM
WHERE: ZELMO's
1117 Plainfield Road
Joliet, IL 60435
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ENTERTAINMENT BY:
"GROUND CONTROL"
Special Appearance By:
The RIGHTEOUS HILLBILLIES
AND...A belated
"WELCOME HOME"!
$10.00 Cover at Door
Proceeds to Benefit
OPERATION: MOMS Cookies Inc.
For more info, Contact:
Barb@ 815-919-7870
Thank You Will Co A.B.A.T.E., ZELMO's
and Warriors Watch for your outreach and generous support to the Mission of MOMS!
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2010 "HONOREE" of the Year
UPS Freight: United Parcel Service
Recipient of MOMS
2009 "Guardian"Award
Thank You for the great honor of your
Partnership and support...In MOMS Mission to
"Serve Those Who Serve"!
OPERATION: MOMS
Cookies Inc., NFP
MOMS 2010 4th Annual
Benefit For
"Our Heroes"2010
WHEN: Saturday, April
10, 2010
TIME: 5:30PM-10:00PM
WHERE: American Legion
GARDNER, IL
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THANK YOU
From
ALL At
OPERATION: MOMS
Cookies Inc., NFP
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"NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK"
April 18-April 24th
This week we celebrate Volunteers...
For the Great Work that YOU do, with your
gifts of
TIME, TALENT, and CARING!
***** ***** *****
"ENERGY for the Community" with
Exelon Volunteers!
4:00PM-8:00PM - THURSDAY, APRIL 22nd
THANK YOU Exelon for your precious
gift of Volunteerism...
Providing comfort and strength in communities across the
nation...
FOR and TO Our
TROOPS across the Globe at MOMS!
~TOUCH-A-TRUCK~
MAY 1 & 2, 2010
Saturday & Sunday: 9AM-2:00PM
Godley Red Carpet Corridor Festival
Rt. 53 & Kankakee St. - Godley, Illinois
All Proceeds to Benefit OPERATION: MOMS Cookies Inc.
Click on Touch-A-Truck Logo above to Connect to Festival Website!
VISIT MOMS Event BOOTH...Write a card or letter to our Troops!
Bring YOUR In-Kind Donation of Personal Size Wet Ones or
Toothpaste in lieu of Monetary Donation Admission FOR OUR TROOPS!
CAR & MOTORCYLE SHOWS on Historic U.S. Route 66!
Exelon
Nuclear's Fishing for a Cure Bass Tournament Sold Out
Don Dziedzina on 04.16.10 at 2:21 PM
Been involved
in the outdoors for 40 years. I have been writing outdoor columns for over 25. I am the producer and host of the Illinois
Outoors TV Show and CoHost of the Fishing Line and Outdoor Radio Show.
Good news for Operation MOM's Cookies. Sad news for those who
want to fish the tournament. This just came in. Please consider bringing the kids out for the kids tournament
where there is still plenty of room.
BRACEVILLE, Ill. (April 16, 2010) - For
the first time in tournament history, Exelon Nuclear's "Fishing for a Cure" reached its maximum participation limit of 100
boats, which guarantees Operations MOMS Cookies, Inc. a minimum $10,000 donation. Although space in the bass fishing tournament is sold out, organizations and individuals can still make a donation
to support American troops. There's also still plenty of room for young anglers at the children's tournament being held that
same day (Saturday, May 22) at the Godley Park District.
"This year's event has generated a lot of excitement," said
Braidwood Site Vice President Amir Shahkarami. "Selling out five weeks in advance of the tournament shows how anxious the
anglers are to support our deployed American troops."
Operation MOMS Cookies, Inc. is based in Wilmington, Ill.
and is a not-for-profit organization that strives to promote patriotism and community activism in programs aimed at uplifting
the morale of deployed service members of the U.S.
Armed Forces. Operation MOMS Cookies, Inc. coordinates welcomes and send offs, phone home programs and "Box of Home" and "Buddy
Box" care package mailings for American troops.
The "Fishing for a Cure" tournament will be held on Saturday,
May 22. The bass tournament will commence from Braidwood Lake's Kankakee Road
(South) Ramp.
The children's tournament is from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration
will begin at 9 a.m. The entry fee is $5 per child. More information on the children's tournament is available on the Internet
at www.exeloncorp.com/programs/fishing.
Anglers can compete for $10,000 in prize money
BRACEVILLE, Ill. (February
12, 2010) – For the ninth consecutive year, Braidwood Generating Station will host Exelon Nuclear’s
“Fishing for a Cure.” Anglers are invited to cast a line for charity in the team bass tournament on Saturday,
May 22 at Braidwood Lake in Braceville , Ill.
The station is putting up $10,000 in cash prizes for competing fishermen. The first place team will reel
in an impressive $4,000, with second and third place netting $2,500 and $1,000, respectively. The fourth, fifth and sixth
place finishers will win $500 and teams finishing seventh through tenth will win $250.
This year’s tournament proceeds will benefit Operation MOMS Cookies, Inc. The Wilmington , Ill.
based not-for-profit organization strives
to promote patriotism and community activism in programs aimed at uplifting the morale of deployed service members of the
U.S. Armed Forces. They do so through a variety of programs including their “Box of Home”
and “Buddy Box” care package mailings. The organization also coordinates welcomes and send offs and phone home
programs for American Troops.
“It’s great that
our charity tournament will benefit the men and women who serve in the armed forces,” said Braidwood Site Vice President
Amir Shahkarami. “We are looking forward to a day filled with fun, camaraderie and competitive fishing.”
The tournament will commence from Braidwood Lake ’s Kankakee Road (South) Ramp. The entry fee is
$100 per team with all proceeds,
including 100 percent of all tournament entry fees, going to Operation MOMS Cookies, Inc.
“We
are humbled and very appreciative to be the Beneficiary of Exelon's 2010 Fishing for a Cure tournament,” said Debbie
Trippiedi, Executive Director and Founder of Operation MOMS Cookies. “It is an honor to be a part of the wonderful history of
Exelon and its dedicated employees whom with pride and commitment make our communities a better place for so many.
We extend our heartfelt thanks for helping MOMS to fulfill our mission for and in support of our military men
and women.”
Rules and entry forms are available on the Internet at www.exeloncorp.com/programs/fishing.
Also
on May 22, a children’s tournament will again be held at the Godley Park District pond from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration
will begin at 9 a.m. The entry fee is $5 per child.
To receive an entry form by mail or for more information, contact Braidwood
Generating Station Communications Manager Neal Miller via e-mail at neal.miller@exeloncorp.com or by telephone at (815)
417-3184.
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THANK YOU
To the very generous Sponsors of this THIRD Annual Pig Roast along
with the great Bands, risking the weather forecast and raising more than $2,600.00! The generosity of time,
hearts and giving is overwhelming and brings so very much to our Military Men and Women!
♥
A special thanks to Scott Henderson and "Dad" for the donation of the
Pig along with their THIRD year of preparation of their awesome pulled pork and the never forgotten service of your
Marine! To Barbara Ray and your Team, our great appreciation for all your awesome work of heart and hands and continued
support and caring of our U.S. Armed Forces!
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 WILMINGTON Community Band: Summer Concert In The Park
SUNDAY, JUNE 13th! Begins at 6:00PM!
The Band is once again supported by the Wilmington Rotary Club.
At each concert, a local charity is highlighted. For
June 13th, Operation MOMS Cookies will be highlighted and once again there with their Booth!
DONATIONS of GRANOLA BARS, TRAVEL SIZE TOOTHPASTE and INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED
HARD CANDIES can be brought to the Collection Box at the Concert. MOMS will be offering cooling drinks
and snacks with your donation at our Event Booth.
MOMS extends our appreciation to the Wilmington Rotary Club and Community Band for
the honor of your support and participation in this wonderful Community Event!
Click on the Band Picture below at left to find the complete Summer Schedule for
this Summers Concert Series, to include the American Legion Band!
Braidwood Residents &
MOMS "Team Braidwood" of Exelon,
Mary Ellen Papesh and Ray Phelps
ARE OFF TO WASHINGTON D.C.!
JUNE 21, 2010
Exelon honors Braidwood residents for work with
OPERATION: MOMS Cookies...
As the top honorees, they will represent Exelon at
the National Jefferson Awards in Washington, D.C., June 21, 2010.
The Jefferson Awards are an annual celebration of volunteerism hosted by the American Institute for Public Service.
John W. Rowe, Exelon chairman and CEO, presented Papesh and Phelps with their award at a luncheon
held in Chicago on May 3. “I am proud of our employees for their extraordinary efforts to improve the quality
of life in the communities we serve,” Rowe said. “I congratulate Mary Ellen and Ray, and thank all of our employee volunteers who go above and beyond in their commitment
to community service.”
“We want our service members to know they are not forgotten
and that we care about them and appreciate all the sacrifices they make for all of us,” Papesh said.
“Mary
Ellen and Ray set an example not only as outstanding volunteers, but professional and trustworthy individuals,” said
Deborah J. Trippiedi, OPERATION: MOMS Cookies president. “Each has
delivered an exceptional extension to MOMS’ vision, while fulfilling our mission with their volunteer work and serving
as advocates for the men and women of the military.”
Exelon developed
its Energy for the Community Volunteer Awards program in 2007 to honor employee community service and to encourage more volunteerism. Papesh
and Phelps are among the 12 employees who received volunteer awards and grant donations for the nonprofit organizations they
serve. Exelon donated a total of $100,000 in cash grants to the nonprofit organizations.
Above, posing for a photo to
mark the presentation of Exelon’s Excellence Awards are, from left, Joe Trippiedi (Operation: MOMS Cookies, Inc.), Deborah
Trippiedi (Operation: MOMS Cookies, inc.), Ray Phelps (Braidwood Engineer), Mary
Ellen Papesh (Braidwood IT), John Rowe (Exelon Chairman and CEO), Zoraida Sambolin (NBC-5 Chicago), Amir Shahkarami
(Braidwood site vice president), and Susan Landahl (Sr. Vice President Midwest Operations)
For the complete story,
click on the Picture above!
THURSDAY, JULY 8, 2010
JOLIET Race Fan Rally
4:00PM-11:00PM
MOMS Outreach Event Booth!
Help the Plowmen Support the men and women fighting in our Military!
Join us on JULY 10th and JULY 31st as
the Plowman partner with MOMS at the Games, collecting donations for care packages to be sent to those deployed
across the Globe.
Donated items needed are:
Granola
Bars
White Tube Socks
Handi-Wipes (Trial Size)
MOMS representatives and BOOTH will be at the game to accept donations, have
cards on hand for you to write a message to our Troops and answer any questions you might have or how you can get involved.
Click on the KKK Plowman Banner above for More Information!
...We had the pleasure to meet Kankakee Plowman Semi-Pro Football Team Owner, Mike
Roof last year via Kankakee American Legion Commander Jim Ryan. Mike, being a Marine Veteran, wanted to go above
and beyond to support our Troops and that he and his Team did! At the Plowman Home Opener they partnered with MOMS Cookies in
overwhelming enthusiasm and support with their "Wish List" Troop Collection Campaign! From donations of much needed
Wipes to Tube Socks, to presenting MOMS with a TEAM Jersey which will hang in our Shop with honor...Patriotism and outstanding
support for our Troops highlighted the afternoon along with a Plowman WIN! To the Plowman and Kankakee County...
THANK YOU!
TASK FORCE THANKFUL of KANKAKEE
WELCOME HOME
317th ENGINEERS, U.S. Army Reserves
Returning from IRAQ
WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 2010
Catfish Days
2010 Theme: "Beach Party"!
WILMINGTON, IL
MOMS Booth on the Island and we will be at the Sunday Parade!
Thank You Wilmington!
What an awesome CRUISE NIGHT...698 Collector
Cars were there with
thousands enjoying each along with a warm, yet beautiful summer evening!
Operation MOMS had the honor to be the Charity
for this Event...for a Donation of $1.00, a 50/50 Raffle for the
Evening amounted to $7,730.00!!!
Thank You for your donations!
It was a great honor to have
Jonathan Covson of the Minnosota National Guard to be on hand as MOMS had supported his Unit (2009-2010) while deployed to
Iraq and his Entry was displayed at Cruise Night!
At 8:42PM, the ticket was pulled
by PFC Covson from 7,730 Entries with
$3,865.00 to ONE WINNER!
THE WINNER IS...No: 04095
We would like to thank the following for
their generous Donations and Support to MOMS for this Event:
The MORRIS Cruise Night Committee
LIONS CLUB of Wilmington
DETTMANN Lawn Service & Snow Plowing
EAST BALT Commissary
BIG R (Morris)
MBN Home Securities & Theatre Systems
Sons of the American Legion (Squadron
294 Morris)
VFW POST #5422 Malcolm J. Mayo (Wilmington)
AND
A Special Thanks to each of MOMS Volunteers
For
Their Time, Hearts and Care of our
U.S. Armed Forces Service Members!
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9.11.2010
We will observe these Moments of Silence
For those lost on this day:
8:46AM - The North Twin Tower
9:03AM-The South Twin Tower
9:38AM-The Pentagon
10:10AM-The Pennsylvannia Field
We remember...
We will never forget!
A hole inside each of us remains for those lost, the crisp fall morning vivid in our minds 9 years later...our
world changed as did each of us. Our prayers on not only this day, but each day for the precious lives taken before
their time and for our Military Men and Women, whom serve with selflessness, dedication and honor on behalf of each of
our Freedoms...OUR AMERICA!
Thank you to the YPN of Exelon whom will participate in this National Day of Service and Remembrance
as they prepare care packages at MOMS facility Center for our
Armed Forces deployed and stationed overseas...remembering...lending their skills and time in caring
and support of our Military Men and Women!
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~SEPTEMBER-2010~
Click On the Flyer Below to connect to the
Run For "Those Over There" Website to
Register Today!
Saturday, September 25, 2010
A.V.M.R.A. CHAPTER X
American Veterans Motorcycle Riders Association
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser!
4:00PM-8:00PM
Tinley Park VFW Post #2791-17147 Oak Park Avenue
SUPPORT your Veterans and their
families!
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Fall and Halloween B☺☺s!
Shipping Over 1,300 Care Packages
To our TROOPS by the Hands of
MOMS Good Witches and Warlocks!
☺
Shipment extended to the 24th!
We hope you will join us in this seasonal
Community Event! BE SURE to walk the path of "WITCHES CAULDRON" as MOMS Volunteers become Witches and Warlocks with screams
and thrills which will chill you!
A Safe and HAPPY HALLOWEEN to all!
~NOVEMBER-2010~
The Coyote Moon Dancers will hold a Benefit Dance
on Saturday, November 6, 2010 in combination with their Red-White & Blue Event to honor and recognize all Veterans!
Proceeds will benefit Operation MOMS! A fun night of "boot-scootin"! See Below!
Archive Photo Album...Click here!
CLICK and ENTER HERE To View Our Photo Album!
CLICK and ENTER HERE FOR MOMS EVENT PHOTO'S!
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