Scott and Christie Dawson

My little ballerina

2010-11-07T00:40:00.001-07:00

Kadie started ballet and tap back in October. Here she is her first day.

80's Themed Party

2010-11-07T00:30:00.000-07:00

Saturday night for the football game, we had an 80's themed party. We had mullets, pegged pants and much more. We had a good time and we must do it agian.

Kadie's K-4 Graduation

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POOL

2010-04-24T15:08:00.001-07:00

Scott and I had an above ground pool put in this week. We still have to get a deck built and some landscaping done, but this is what we have for now. If anyone knows of a deck builder, please forward me their info.

Kadie Bug!

2010-04-24T15:07:00.000-07:00

Kadie started playing softball this year. Here she is with one of her teammates.

Newest project!

2010-04-11T18:09:00.001-07:00

My newest project has been to install granite countertops in my main hallway bathroom. I am almost finished, all I have to do now is pick out a backsplash and place the sink back in and I have a new bathroom. Almost finished

During

Before

New project!

2010-02-25T18:38:00.000-08:00

This week when I was off, I changed a bathroom light fixture. I did it all by myself.

I also laid a new porcelain counter top in my master bath. I still need to put up a back splash, I am deciding on what colors to use. The counter top used to be white laminate from the 80's. What a huge difference.

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Update

2010-01-29T17:22:00.000-08:00

Well, sorry I haven't posted in a while. I have been trying to keep myself busy. If I don't have anything planned for the week that i am off I would just sleep all week. This week I have laid ceramic tile in our wet bar area, painted my hallway and put up wainscoting. We are almost finished with our main bathroom, all we have to do is install the toilet.
Kadie got all of her hair cut off. And it is so much easier. Usually when I work, Scott doesn't brush her hair very well and she ends up with dreads. So, I had her hair cut off.
Oh yea, did I mention that Scott's Step sister is a greedy bitch? It has been really hard on us this past year dealing with Scott's mom's estate, keeping up with her house and paying the bills. His step sister is now trying to give us a hard time. But, things work out the way they should, right? That's the way I look at things. I try to forgive and forget things but this time I am having a hard time.
I will post pictures soon.

Christie

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Christmas Pictures

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Christmas Present

2009-12-24T14:31:00.002-08:00

Look what Santa left in the driveway for me. It was such a surprise. I thought that maybe I had been a bad girl this year, but I guess I was wrong. It is a new Ford Expedition. I had mentioned to Scott about 3 days ago that it would be nice to have a new Expedition with a built in DVD player so that the kids wouldnt fight when we were in the car. Well, he took me literally. Merry Christmas.

Early Christmas Present

2009-12-18T06:34:00.000-08:00

Meet Bella. Scott brought her home Thursday as an early Christmas present for the kids. Whats another mouth to feed? You can see just how small she is, she is laying on one of my boots.

Christmas pictures

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My beautiful Kadie.

Merry Christmas

2009-12-13T01:02:00.000-08:00

Here is Tanner (Santa) and Kadie (Mrs. Santa) delivering presents 2 weeks before Christmas. I think they were really bored and this is what they came up with. Santa has a new bag, original huh?

Work Christmas Party

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What a great dad, brushing his daughters hair. I couldn't ask for anything more.

I got Tanner and Kadie the Elf on the shelf this year and it has really been fun. When I first heard of it several years ago, I thought it was stupid but I have changed my mind since I have read the story.

Here is the cake I ordered for Tanner, Dads and Scott's birthdays. Look closely, it says Nappy Birthday.

Project photos

2009-11-20T08:56:00.000-08:00

Before and after. Thanks to my husband for helping me with my many projects. I kind of went and bought the materials and said this is what we were doing, I think it surprised him how easy it was.

Sips N Strokes

2009-11-18T03:56:00.000-08:00

Here is Stephanie, me and April, the only ones that went from our shift.

We had our work christmas party last night at Sips N strokes. This was the first time that I have been and we had a blast.

One room complete, several more to go

2009-11-18T03:50:00.000-08:00

Here is the first completed room. I love it, the hardwoods make the room look so much different.

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ALMOST COMPLETE

2009-11-09T17:42:00.001-08:00

All we have to do now is place the shoe molding around the base of the room and put back the furniture.

A WORK IN PROGRESS

2009-11-08T14:10:00.001-08:00

This is my new project. When we bought this house it had white carpet in the living room and den. I have been wanting to change it ever since. Well, after several months of researching how to install hardwoods, I finally found the courage to start the project.

Halloween at Tannehill

2009-10-31T22:12:00.000-07:00

We took Tanner and Kadie to Tannehill State Park for trick or treating. They were an Alabama football player and an Alabama cheerleader. We had a great time and there were tons of people there.

Halloween at work.

2009-10-31T22:08:00.000-07:00

This is me and Jenna at work Friday night. I dressed up as The Octomom. You can count 7 babies on the front and there is one on my back. We had so much fun with this costume. And no I did not wear it all night, it was just a sweater I pinned baby dolls to so I could take it off to work.

Boo at the Zoo

2009-10-31T21:53:00.000-07:00

Here is Tanner, Kadie and Braelyn making funny faces at Boo at the Zoo. This was my first time to go and we had lots of fun.

Here is a pic of all the parents except Shayne, he was chasing Conner.

Jacob, Adam, Conner, Kadie, Braelyn and Tanner.

Goofing off

2009-09-27T20:04:00.000-07:00

Here is Scott, Tanner and me being silly.

Happy 17th Birthday Brandon!

2009-09-27T19:55:00.001-07:00

Here is Brandon and me at the Cheesecake Factory Sunday night.

It is hard to believe that my baby is now 17 years old. That's how old I was when I had him.

Tailgating Fun.

2009-09-16T16:57:00.000-07:00

Kadie with Big Al. Do you think she is a little timid?

Me and Stephanie.

We all loaded up on the bus to go to the Pep rally at the library. Look how excited everyone is, they are all smiling.

Tailgating Fun!

2009-09-16T16:48:00.000-07:00

We went down to T-town Saturday for a tailgating party with family and friends. Here is everyone that was there minus a few kids who were playing.

Here is Brandon with his girlfriend Christy.

Kadie, Jacob and Adam.

Lake Fun

2009-08-30T11:39:00.001-07:00

We bought a new pontoon boat in July and we have been going to the lake every weekend. Here is me, Tanner, Stephanie, Tony, Jacob and Adam.

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Here is Brandon, Tanner and Chuck E.

This was Kadies birthday cake complements of Publix bakery. By the way, pull apart cakes are the best with no mess.

This is Kadie and Jacob.

Kadies 4th birthday party

2009-08-30T11:17:00.001-07:00

We had Kadies Birthday party at Chuck e cheeses this year, per her request.

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Oh yea, I forgot Johnny was in the parade too. I think it made him feel young again. Dont you like his nice bike? They were at the end of the parade.

Beach July 2009

2009-07-05T17:14:00.000-07:00

We went to the beach this week for the fourth of July. The RV Resort we stayed at had a fourth of July parade that Tanner, Kadie and Braelyn were in. They were so excited, they got to decorate their bikes and were escorted thru the park by a fire truck. Tanner woke up that morning and the first thing he said was happy parade day.

Thirsty Thursday at Regions Park

2009-06-26T17:47:00.001-07:00

We went to the Barons game last Thursday. It was packed with people, I guess because they had $1 beer and 25 cent hot wings. We did have our fare share, you know just to support the cause.

Tanner and my Mom.

Me and Kadie bug.

Me and Tanner.

Tanner and Babe Ruff.

Beach fun.

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Scott thinks he is Triple H.

Tanner is hard at work.
OMG! Its Cool Daddy.

More Dega.

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The cars were going by so fast it was hard to get a picture.

Here is the car that flipped at the end of the race.

More Dega.

2009-04-27T18:32:00.000-07:00

We had to wear long sleeves and long pants to ride in the pace car, I did change afterwards.

TALLADEGA!!

2009-04-27T18:22:00.000-07:00

Scott won tickets from 105.5 radio station last week. It included 2 tickets for Saturdays race, 2 tickets for Sundays race, pit passes, garage passes, and the best part a lap around the race track in the official pace car. We went as fast as 120mph and it was so exciting. I cant imagine going almost 200mph like the real drivers do. This is a pic of inside the garage area.

Thanks to my brother, Johnny, for keeping all 3 of my kids while Scott and I went. I owe you big time.

This pic was from the pit.

Easter 09

2009-04-12T17:53:00.000-07:00

This is typical Tanner.

Tanner thought there was money in his eggs.

Kadie and Connor counting eggs.

Brandon 16, Tanner 6, and Kadie 3.

Easter

2009-04-12T17:48:00.000-07:00

Here are Tanner and Kadie on Easter. We went to church then we ame home and hosted a party for my family.

Tanner

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Here is my skinny little baseball player.

Little Softball player!

2009-03-09T19:18:00.001-07:00

Tanner had baseball practice this weekend and guess who was paying attention. Look at Kadie. She gets down and ready every time and she actually can hit the ball.

Most everyone knows that my sibling and me were raised playing ball, so I am so excited to have 2 athletes. Look closely and you can see that she has to stick her tongue out when she is at bat. Lol.

She has her knees bent and her elbow up. I am going to try to sign her up to play softball this year so hopefully its not too late since the season just started. Tanner has done well in practice this year and he is one of the better kids on his team. yea!

Snow

2009-03-01T08:48:00.000-08:00

This was taken from our back deck.

Snow

2009-03-01T08:45:00.000-08:00

I know its blurry, but this was from our trampoline.

Snow Pics

2009-03-01T06:56:00.001-08:00

Nashville

2009-02-01T17:23:00.000-08:00

Here is Kadie and Dakota. Dakota is Sharlyns grandson and he is so precious. They were being silly Saturday night and I had to get their picture.

Here is Sharlyn and Dakota at the Rain forest Cafe. Dakota was terrified of the fake animals behind him.

Nashville, TN

2009-02-01T17:14:00.000-08:00

We went to Nashville this weekend, just to get away for a while. We stayed with Scott's uncle Charlie and his wife Sharlyn. Here is Charlie, Sharlyn, Tanner, Dakota, Brandon, Scott, Kadie and me. We took a horse drawn carrage ride thru downtown Nashville. It was cheesy but we had a good time, that was the point of the trip.

Brandon and me in front of the wild horse saloon.

Circus time

2009-02-01T17:08:00.001-08:00

Long Time.

2009-02-01T17:05:00.001-08:00

I am sorry for not posting in such a long time but Scott and I have had a rough start to the new year to say the least. Scott's mother pasted away around January 11 and it has been a very trying time for both of us. We are making our way the best we know how for now.

Beach

2009-01-01T15:30:00.000-08:00

We attempted to make Tanner a Mermaid and this is what we came up with.

New Years Pics

2009-01-01T15:16:00.000-08:00

Scott and I decided to take a trip down to Panama City Beach, Fl this week. The weather was in the 70's and sunny, beautiful with no clouds in the sky and hardly no wind either. We couldn't of asked for better weather. We sat on the Beach all day Tuesday and relaxed. The kids love playing in the sand so that kept them entertained most of the day. We also had and indoor swimming pool and we took advantage of that too.

Every parents dream....self entertaining children.

We went to Pier Park on New Years Eve. It was freezing cold and the wind was blowing and making it seem colder. So we didn't partake in many of the festivities.

This was taken at Margaritaville. There were a lot more people at the beach than we thought there would be. We had a 45 minute wait to get a table for dinner.

More Christmas Pictures

2009-01-01T15:09:00.001-08:00

Here are a few pics of Christmas morning. I had just gotten off work at 7:30, so I looked a little rough.

Every year as a tradition I buy Scott and Brandon and now Tanner a box of turtles to open on Christmas. So, they know every year at least one thing they will be getting. That adds up to 3 total boxes of chocolate candy in my presence, maybe not such a good tradition to start. Oh well, every year they act very surprised and excited to receive them.

I am in LOVE with SANTA!!!

2008-12-24T18:49:00.000-08:00

SHH!! Nobody tell my husband, but I am leaving him for Santa. Santa is a lot hotter, what with his large jelly like belly and his rosy candy scented cheeks. All I have to feed him is Cookies and milk and he is completely happy, not to mention he gets me everything I ask for. Merry Christmas everyone. I hope you all get everything you wanted from Santa.

Merry Christmas!!!

2008-12-24T18:44:00.000-08:00

Here are a few pics of our party we had on Christmas Eve.

I have been tagged!!

2008-12-24T18:41:00.000-08:00

Here is my photo from my fourth folder and it is my fourth picture. This is Katelyn and Kadie on Kadies 3rd birthday. I really dont have time to tag 4 more people so for all of you that read this I have tagged you. haha.

Merry Christmas

2008-12-02T08:42:00.000-08:00

Here are Scott (Santa), Brandon, Tanner, Kadie and me having some fun with santa.

Happy Birthday

2008-12-02T07:27:00.000-08:00

Scotts birthday was November 24 and Tanners birthday was November 20th so we celebrated their birthdays in Orlando. I made them a chocolate cake with 6 candles on top and 3 and 6 candles on bottom. Happy Birthday to my 2 boys.

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Here is Cinderella Castle at night, it was beautiful.

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We went to one of the 3 D shows at The Magic Kingdom and this one was fantastic.

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Here is Tanner and myself waiting in line at some ride.

Still waiting.

Kadie...still waiting.

Another of my favorite rides, this is the Tower of Terror at Hollywood Studios. I rode it about 6 or 7 times.

More Disney

2008-11-29T14:06:00.000-08:00

This was the end of the parade that day at Amimal Kingdom.

Here is Scott on his first ride on Mount Everest.

Why didnt anyone tell me my ass was getting soo big???

Here are Tanner, Kadie and Scott on the African Safari.

DisneyWorld

2008-11-29T14:00:00.000-08:00

We finally made it to Disney Friday about 12 noon. We went to the Animal Kingdom first and I was not really impressed. They did have one of the best rides there called Mount Everest.

Finally!!

Check out our new grills.

2008-11-29T09:11:00.000-08:00

We left Thursday Nov. 20th on our way to Disneyworld. We got really bored and decided that we needed new grills. Let me know what you think.

Happy Halloween

2008-10-31T19:27:00.000-07:00

Brandon thinks he is too cool to have his picture taken with his mom.

Scott and me just being silly.

Me and my Kadie Bug.

Happy Halloween!!

2008-10-31T19:18:00.001-07:00

Girls night

2008-10-18T18:05:00.000-07:00

Braelyn came over to visit Kadie Saturday night and we had a little photo shoot. They just had a fit over this blow up of spongebob.
Here is Kadie and Braelyn enjoying a good ole fashioned tea party with hats and everything. Tanner actually fixed them scrambled eggs and sausage biscuits to eat. I think they enjoyed playing together. Kadie calls Braelyn her bestest friend.

HOME SWEET HOME

2008-10-13T18:55:00.000-07:00

I have finally moved home from Pensacola, and I must say that I have never been so glad to be home. I am home for good and thats where I need to be. I am retiring from travel nursing for now or at least until the kids get older. I have taken a full time position at Childrens Hospital here in Bham in the NICU. You never know how good you have it until you work in a place that is micromanaged, thats all I will say about that.
These are some goofy pics that I took with the kids when I got home yesterday.

THE NEWEST CHICK FIL A EMPLOYEE

2008-10-13T18:48:00.000-07:00

Brandon went for his first ever job interview today a chick fil a. He was very nervous about sitting down with the manager for the interview. I tried to give him some good pointers on what to say. Well, it must have worked because he was hired right there on the spot. Thats my boy. Way to go Brandon. I think he looks pretty spiffy, thats because I took him shopping to by new clothes, and I even ironed them for him. lol

Another Win for Alabama in Tuscaloosa

2008-10-08T08:29:00.001-07:00

Here is Braelyn and kadie taking a rest from all the playing they were doing.

This pic is of the family minus Scott, someone had to take the picture.
For some reason Kadie thought that she could drive the RV.

Another Beautiful Weekend at the Beach

2008-10-08T08:24:00.001-07:00

Atlanta Weekend

2008-09-22T09:30:00.000-07:00

When we were in Atlanta we met up with Scotts old roomate from college, JT. After we left the Braves game we met him at a bar to watch the rest of the Auburn game. The boys were so focused on the game I had to take a pic of them.
This was Scott after Auburn lost the game.
This was me after Auburn lost and Alabama won that day. No I didnt rub it in or anything I would never do something like that.

Braves game

2008-09-22T09:22:00.000-07:00

Scott and I went to Atlanta this weekend to see a Braves game. Of course I had to wear my Alabama shirt because they had an awsome win earlier in the day.

There should be a huge baseball behind us but you cant see it. We left the kids in Bham with grandparents so this was an adult only trip.

Alabama State Fair

2008-09-22T09:12:00.000-07:00

We took the kids to the Alabama State Fair this weekend. It has been moved to the Oak Mountain Ampitheatre, thank goodness so now we dont have to worry about being shot. It wasnt as big as when I was a child but the kids had fun and that is what matters.

This is Tanner, Kadie and me riding on the Tilt-O-Whirl, they loved it and it was one of my favorite rides as a child.
I dont know what this ride is called but I called it the broke down chevrolet because it went around in a circle up and down like it has a flat tire, also the seatbelts were like the 1980 seatbelts in the chevys
The good ole teacup ride.

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We took the kids tailgaiting down to Tuscaloosa several weekends ago and they had a good time.

Kadie had a little too much fun

Alabama Football

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I think my girl is ready for some Alabama football.

Auburn Game

2008-09-05T14:19:00.000-07:00

Scott took Tanner to the first home game down in Auburn this past weekend. I think Tanner had a good time.

Tanners first day at school.

2008-08-14T12:04:00.000-07:00

Tanner had his first day of Kindergarten today. I let him ride the bus to and from school, only because Brandon was on there too. This is his bus pulling up to the bus stop to drop him off from his first day of school. He did get a bad note the first day too because he was talking excessively. Also, he was so excited about getting off the bus that he forgot his backpack in his seat. Luckily Brandon was behind him to save the day and he picked it up. Thanks Brandon for being such a good big brother.

Happy birthday Kadie!

2008-07-30T10:32:00.001-07:00

My sweet little girl turned 3 years old on Sunday July 27. It is hard to believe shes not a baby anymore. We had a party for her and all of the family came and we had a great time. I will post more pics soon.

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More before and after photos.

Guess who got a new kitchen........ME!

2008-07-24T19:29:00.001-07:00

I got new counter tops and a new sink today. There is still some stuff to do, like put in the faucet and install new knobs, but I think it looks fantastic.

Beach Pics

2008-07-07T03:06:00.000-07:00

This is Tanner after we ate dinner at Angelos.

Kadie, Conner, and me at Schuckums.

Update

2008-07-07T02:59:00.001-07:00

OK, we are back from the beach and had a wonderful time. Jamie, Shayne and Conner were down there too so we had a good time hanging out with them for a while. Scott has decided to take the job at McAdory High School, so I guess we are now officially Yellow Jackets. I am excited about this new venture because Tanner is starting school this year and with Scott teaching in the same town we live in it will be a good opportunity for us to meet new people and also be involved more in the community. I am still moving to Pensacola Fl this Saturday, so Scott and the kids will be with me until school starts. My schedule will be so that I will work 6 days in a row down there and then come home for 8 days. So it will be like I am gone every other weekend. Hopefully it will work out, its only for 3 months.

Update

2008-06-20T13:15:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone. Just a quick update on the Dawson fam. I am moving back down to Pensacola, Florida to work. I can move into my apartment July 14th. I will be on contract until the middle of October. Scott and the kids are coming down on some weekends and I will be home some too. I will be working 6 days in a row and the coming home for 8 days, so I wont be gone long. Also, Scott is trying to decide if he wants to take a job down in Daphne, Alabama. If he does we will have a free place to live until October and then if my contract gets extended then we will have a free place to stay until January. The only problem is can we sell our house in McCalla? Comments on this subject are welcome. We are in PCBeach for 2 weeks. I will update later.

Christie

Happy Fathers Day.

2008-06-15T20:05:00.000-07:00

Here are Johnny, Jamie, Julie and me being goofy at my parents house today. Thanks Johnny for being such a good sport. Poor thing has little choice with three sisters.
This is a pic of the whole family, except for Shayne, someone had to take the picture.

Happy Fathers Day.

2008-06-15T19:37:00.000-07:00

Here are a few pics of Tanner, Kadie and Conner over at my moms house today.

Kadie is such a little momma. She just loved on Conner and gave him lots of kisses.

Beach Pics

2008-06-14T21:27:00.000-07:00

The first picture is of Tanner sitting on the beach by himself, which is unusual because is his always doing something or into something. The beach always wears Tanner and Kadie out so as you can see Tanner is so tired that he is crawling on the beach to get to the tent so he can rest. Kadie on the other hand doesn't even fight it, she just goes to sleep.

More pics from the beach.

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Beach trip

2008-06-14T21:21:00.000-07:00

Scott and I took the kids to the beach the first part of June, here are some pics I took. The first pic is of Tanner on his bike. I could not keep up with him, he would get on his bike and be gone. I would find him at other peoples RVs, eating their food. I think next time we go we will not be taking his bike. We also went to this fabulous place in PCB called Pier Park. It is a new shopping center that has been built and is very entertaining. We went to Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville and had a blast. The kids could be loud and nobody even knew it, how awesome is that?

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Here are some pic I took of Kadie and Tanner. I took Kadie to the PG park one day back in May when Tanner was still in preschool. It brought back some old memories of my days growing up there. Scott skipped school for a while to join us.

2008-06-14T20:45:00.000-07:00

OK, its been awhile since I last posted, so shoot me. I have been busy with work and family etc... This is Kadie at the Barons game one Sunday in May. We went for one of Tanners end of season parties, and I thought this was a good pic of her.
I guess Tanner is going to take after his Uncle Johnny and be a catcher. I didn't like him catching at first but after the first few innings it turned out to be a good thing. See, Tanner is the type of child that does his own thing, and since he was the catcher that mean he had to participate in every play. He could play in the dirt and play baseball. So it worked out well.
I took Kadie to the Pleasant Grove Park one day in May to play. I think this used to be in front of the high school, so I thought it would be a cool pic.

Family Photos

2008-04-13T15:15:00.000-07:00

We went and had lunch at Jamie and Shaynes house today after church, and here are a few pics I took while we were there.

Only one guess as to who took these pictures.

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Prom 2008

2008-04-02T15:53:00.000-07:00

Scott and I were chaperones at the Pleasant Grove Prom again this year, and this is us before we left. It was a wild date night, we were home by eleven o'clock.

Spring Break haircut

2008-04-02T15:47:00.000-07:00

While we were at the beach Scott decided that Tanner need a haircut. He couldnt decide which one he liked better so he finally decided on the one on the bottom right. I have no idea why Tanner has bandaids on this eyes but I thought the pic was funny.

Spring Break 08

2008-04-02T15:43:00.000-07:00

New Pics

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