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Day 9 - Nothing to Report

Helen Parr asks the kids how their day at school went. "Nothing to report," Violet replies.
Nothing much happened today. Aunt Shirley and I went shopping. I found a couple bolero-type sweater things. I found these two really cute grey dresses, but seeing as I never wear dresses, except for special events, I chose not to buy them. Even though they were very cute. Like, really, really cute.
I got to talk to daddy, mommy and brother on Skype tonight. That was cool. Especially once we got my mic figured out. It was really good getting to talk to and see everybody.
I can't believe I leave Texas next Monday. How have I been here for over a week already? Is my time in Ecuador going to fly by just as fast? I know it is. *sigh* So, I'm taking my cousins advice and living in the moment. And I'm taking everyone else's advice and taking tons of pictures.
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  1. MamaMarch 17, 2010 at 12:13 PM

    It was SOOOOOO good to talk to you and see you too!

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