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Hey Nina!
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to navigate this thing! Aahhhh. I think I've managed to join your site in hopes of following your adventures. I'm sure they've begun in earnest and I can't wait to hear about them!
Love -- Tia
No worries, Tia! It's pretty navigable, but if you have any questions please feel free to ask! How is your 4th grade class doing?! I sent out a postcard from South Africa for them to look at, but I doubt it's gotten there yet. What else is new? I have so much to tell you!! Have you seen the updated blog and received the email regarding the correspondence program?
ReplyDeleteWell I'll hopefully speak to you soon!
Miss you and love you Squishy!
~Nina