Monday, November 21, 2011

Country Living Christmas


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Country Living's December/January 2012 issue is out! We'd been waiting for our copy to arrive when Mike found the issue online, with our living room on the cover. When he showed me, I said, "How did you do that? Did you make that on your computer?" It turns out Country Living did two different covers that are in circulation for this issue, with the other version being a 
decorated Christmas tree. 

Here are a couple of photos I took during the shoot. I had a baby in my arms most of the time, so I don't actually have very many photos to share. 


Lili sent these gorgeous white amaryllis from New York.  I really loved the gracefulness of the amaryllis and will soon start forcing some bulbs for the holidays. 


Here are Lili and Mike setting up the tree before she and I trimmed it.   

We had our first snowfall this week so things are already beginning to feel very Christmas-like here. I'm looking forward to decorating early this year as I cannot wait to share twinkling lights, the fragrance of the tree, our favorite holiday music and general festive holiday giddiness 
with Graham and Margaret. 

We are very excited. 
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144 comments:

  1. ChristieNovember 21, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    How fun! I just picked up my mail today. I've been subscribing to your blog since you announced your pregnancy, even though I haven't commented since that big announcement. I look forward to reading my magazine. Have a very sweet Christmas with your babies.

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  2. rkbsnanaNovember 21, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    I have that very issue on my coffee table now.
    Wow, who knew I would write a comment to a real
    "celebrity". Congratulations. It's lovely.

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  3. Marian HazelNovember 21, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    You must be so excited! Your living room looks delightful as always.

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  4. AdrienneNovember 21, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    Congratulations for being published! And on the cover - wow! You are going to have such fun with your two little ones this Christmas. Bet they've been introduced to snow!
    ~Adrienne~

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  5. elizabethNovember 21, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    One of my favorite magazines and one of my favorite blogs! I LOVED the article and was thrilled when my magazine arrived in the mail! CONGRATULATIONS!

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  6. sarah@boxwoodclippingsNovember 21, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    loved the article, you all (including the house) look beautiful as usual. I especially enjoy whenever you talk about your fertility issues, it's so nice to see your lovely family now.

    Merry Christmas!

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  7. for the love of a houseNovember 21, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    It is the best issue of Country Living EVER!!! Your house looks amazing. Congratulations to you and Mike on your beautiful issue! What a wonderful keepsake for the sweetpeas- their first Christmas was in a magazine.
    xoxojoan

    p.s. that is a gorgeous xmas tree! I love the top.

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  8. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementNovember 21, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    Congratulations! Your living room is gorgeous and you are so deserving of being on the cover!

    Have a great day.
    Pam

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  9. AnonymousNovember 21, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    Congrats------- your home is so nice! And this magazine- I read alltimes when I was in the states!
    Elma from germany

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  10. PondsideNovember 21, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    I'll feel a particular thrill when I pick up my copy of the magazine. Congratulations!

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  11. Dear LillieNovember 21, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    Oh my goodness, Trina! Congratulations! How amazing and wonderful. I can't wait to go pick up a copy.

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  12. LisaNovember 21, 2011 at 2:01 AM

    Congratulations on the pictures and article in Country Living! I was soo glad to see your home on the cover. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family :)

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  13. Emilie's daughterNovember 21, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    I love the cover of the issue and I am sure the reportage is beautiful. I hope I can get hold of a magazine here in Switzerland. I can understand that you are very excited - so am I! Enjoy every minute! xxx Christa

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  14. The Little Red ShopNovember 21, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    My copy with your gorgeous living room on the cover arrived yesterday, Trina. I am so happy for you!!

    Congratulations!

    : )

    Julie M.

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  15. AnonymousNovember 21, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    I received my issue last Tues & have been patiently waiting to see if you were going to talk about it! I was flippin' out.. "OMG, this is Trina's house on the cover!!" (Of course my husband had no idea who I was talking about.) I loved the article & all the photos were just beautiful. In all honesty, I hadn't even had a Country Living subscription but when you blogged about being in the Dec issue, I made sure to sign up ASAP-- couldn't miss the oppotunity of having magazine photos of one of my favorite homes!

    -Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!-
    ~Maddie

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  16. AnonymousNovember 21, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    Congratulations! thats amazing!

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  17. Anna at the Doll HouseNovember 21, 2011 at 3:12 AM

    Congratulations with your front-cover.
    Your living room looks gorgeous: everyone's Christmas dream.

    Anna

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  18. AnnieNovember 21, 2011 at 3:22 AM

    Congratulations Trina - your home is looking beautiful as always!
    Annie

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  19. Will @ Bright.BazaarNovember 21, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    Congratulations! The snowfall sounds super festive! Roll on the Holidays!

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  20. AnonymousNovember 21, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    fantastic! i am new to your blog so i missed a lot but i look forward to catching up! congratulations!

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  21. PASSIONEDECO FRANCESCANovember 21, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

    Funny our homes are both on a Christmas issue!
    Mine is on "Vivere Country" (which means exactly Country Living) and it is such a wonderful emotion!
    And another funny thing: the photographers of the magazine were here two months ago and I wondered around with my baby in my arms just as you!!

    Francesca

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  22. SailaNovember 21, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    Wow, so exciting to have your room on a magazine cover! That mag, I think, is sold in some bigger bookshops in Finland too - I must keep an eye on the magazine shelves now.
    You have a very, very stylish and cosy (at the same time!) house and a warm style to write.
    Greetings from Finland
    Saila

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  23. Sherry@The BarnQuiltStore BlogNovember 21, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    It was so much FUN to see your home featured in Country Living! Your babies are so precious & such a blessing! Enjoy your wonderful life with your family!
    ♥'s
    Sherry

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  24. Le November 21, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    how fab - well deserved and just looks amazing :) le xox

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  25. AnonymousNovember 21, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    i got mine on saturday & recognized your place lovely immediately...congratulations! i enjoyed this CL more than most of the others. Esther from Fleurcottage

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  26. Sanna - My Blueberry HouseNovember 21, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Congratulations! I am a subscriber to CL and always looking forward to the Christmas issue. It will be extra fun to read the magazine this year! Can´t wait :)

    Sanna

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  27. RenéNovember 21, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Congratulations! My issue arrived over the weekend and I thoroughly enjoyed the article. Best wishes to you and your family this Thanksgiving Trina!

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  28. TessaNovember 21, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    i'm going to RUN to the store this morning!! can not wait!! congratulations!!!!! xo, Tessa

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  29. AnonymousNovember 21, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    That is so cool to be published - your living room looks just beautiful too!!

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  30. bjNovember 21, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    Congratulations..
    I just picked up my copy this weekend..haven't had a chance to look at it yet.
    Your living room is indeed, magazine worthy.
    xo bj

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  31. My Little BungalowNovember 21, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    Trina, congratulations on being featured on the cover. How thrilling! I haven't received my copy yet in the mail, but I did see the magazine yesterday at the grocery and I thought, "What a pretty cover!" I had no idea that it was YOUR living room! I can't wait to get it in the mail so I can read the article.

    I know this Christmas will be a very special one for you and Mike, sharing all the traditions of the beautiful season with your twins. Enjoy it all and have a lovely Thanksgiving too!
    Claudia

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  32. LynneNovember 21, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Your home . . . your story of the before "sweet peas" and the after is one I look toward to seeing and reading each time I see A Country Farmhouse on my screen.

    I look forward to holding County Living in my hands and viewing your "Christmas In July" photo shoot.

    You, Mike, Graham and Margaret remind me each time I visit of authentic, grace
    and truth. You are such a favorite of mine . . .

    Thank you for sharing . . .

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  33. PetraNovember 21, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    I was so excited to get the magazine this weekend - the one WITH your living room on the cover : ) Instantly recognizable, except the mirror is missing! I always love looking at your photos online, but there is something extra special about seeing your home in print. Congratulations Burke family! Enjoy all your blessings this Thanksgiving and Christmas, especially the beautiful babies.

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  34. Susan @ Real Girl DesignsNovember 21, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    I'm a fairly new follower, but I was excited when I picked up my Country Living issue last week (my cover is the same one as in your post), and it was fun to read an article about someone from the blogging world that I'd heard of! - I've become followers of blogs after they've been featured in a magazine, but you're the first I was following *before* the magazine :)

    I hope you have a lovely Christmas with your sweet family!

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  35. AntiqueaholicsNovember 21, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    I read the wonderful article in Country Living. How exciting to have your home featured on the cover. Everything looked so clean and crisp - just beautiful

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  36. AnonymousNovember 21, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    You have every right to be very excited! What a wonderful Christmas this will be for all of you. You will be making memories for a lifetime. I hope you bring us along for the ride.
    The magazine spread is magical. I am only seeing one cover around here, your living room. My favorite cover indeed!
    Let the season begin!
    xoxo Dianne

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  37. Sarah BethNovember 21, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    I got the magazine and was so excited to see pictures of your home!!

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  38. Maison BeldecorNovember 21, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Hello dear Trina,
    your living room looks so delightful and gorgeous, unfortunately in germany the magazine isn't available in every store...
    Wishing you and your family a great Thanksgiving and a wonderful Chistmas.
    Warm greetings from Germany
    Bine

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  39. maggieNovember 21, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    I loved seeing your living room on the cover of my Country Living. How exciting for you to have your home featured in their magazine! Everything in your home is so beautiful. Happy holidays to you and your family!

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  40. Vickie @ Ranger 911November 21, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    I'll be checking our mailbox fo my Country Living!! What an exciting year for your family!

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  41. Pat@Back Porch MusingsNovember 21, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    I cannot wait until my copy arrives. Your living room is beautiful!!

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  42. Kellie CollisNovember 21, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    How gorgeous! Your tree is up already! Have a fabulous day, Kellie xx

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  43. DawnNovember 21, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    It's all so exciting Trina!
    xoxo

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  44. Melaine ThompsonNovember 21, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    I just about died when I saw this! It came in the mail and I devoured every little bit of it, thinking of you along the way! So happy for you! So well deserved! Congrats you 2! {or 4!} Melaine

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  45. becka1954November 21, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    I enjoy your blog as I also live in an old farmhouse that has belonged in my family for a long time. It was so ironic when I saw the table on the cover issue of Country Living because just this weekend I had an interesting experience. My Aunt's family (on my mother's side) was preparing for an Estate Auction. They discovered in a table identical to that one the name of my grandfather (on my father's side) neatly nail-tapped inside the drawer. They were wondering how she had the table when it belonged to someone outside the family. I knew I had to have it because it belonged to my grandfather. I was able to bid for the table and now it is back "home" again.

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  46. BarbNovember 21, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    I love the article! I was reading it when I realized it was your house. I told my husband and said it was my blogging friend's house. He laughed at me! It is wonderful.

    Happy Holidays to you and family!

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  47. AnonymousNovember 21, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    I knew it was your livingroom as soon as I looked at the cover of my Country Living. Congrats and have a wonderful holiday with your family.
    Regards,
    Nora in Baltimore,a faithful follower

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  48. the gardener's cottageNovember 21, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    oh trina how v exciting, the cover! yay for you guys. you know me, i'm usually dreading the holidays but just reading this makes me actually look forward to them. sharing the holidays with little ones is just the best, nothing like it! enjoy every last smackeral!
    again, congrats and i can't wait to see the magazine irl. xoxo janet

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  49. AnonymousNovember 21, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Your home looks fabulous, cant wait to get my copy
    Kathy - coastal georgia

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  50. Megan @ Restoring the RoostNovember 21, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Congrats Trina!!! I will be so excited to see your house in Country Living. I just adore your blog and look forward to each and every post :)

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  51. Andi's English AtticNovember 21, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Congratulations! How exciting.
    Unfortunately the UK Country Living has a different cover. What a shame. xx

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  52. I Do DeclareNovember 21, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    That must be the wildest feeling to see your home on a magazine cover!!! Congrats!

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  53. Natasha @ Northern Light DesignNovember 21, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Trina, I spotted the CL Issue on the stand yesterday, and immidiaely picked it up.... I reconized your home right away from my frequent visit to your blog :-) thank you for sharing a few behind the scenes images, have a wonderful christmas season with your beautiful family! Enjoy every moment... and your wonderful home as well!

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  54. UnknownNovember 21, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Just got it in my mail! What a delight! Congratulations!
    So beautiful, you deserve all the attention!

    xoxo

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  55. HelenNovember 21, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    I'm a country gal at heart ... what a treat to see your living room front and center on the cover of a great magazine. Happy Thanksgiving ...

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  56. AnonymousNovember 21, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    I don't usually post any comments, but as a reader of your blog I was so excited to see your home featured on the cover of my Country Living magazine. Every picture was beautiful and the article so sweet. You have a gorgeous home that is always an inspiration to me! Congratulations!

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  57. d e l i g h tNovember 21, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    I received my copy last week with your home on the cover and very much enjoyed the article and photographs of your beautiful home and family! Congratulatons!

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  58. Molly W.November 21, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    I was looking through my magazine the other day and I saw your name and thought "I know who that is!" It was so fun to flip through the pages and see your home as I've seen it on your blog for so long now. Congratulations on such a well deserved and beautiful article!

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  59. LaurynNovember 21, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    I was SO excited to have my Country Living Magazine arrive. As soon as I saw it I started shouting to my husband, "Babe! This is that blog I've been following for years!! This is their house!"

    Congratulations!!

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  60. RachelNovember 21, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    I received my copy of Country Living on Friday and as I was flipping through the articles I told my husband, "I know this blogger!" How wonderful that your blog brought about you being featured in a magazine, and Country Living at that. I enjoy your blog so, and of course, the photos of the sweet babies. Have a great holiday season!

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  61. SusanNovember 21, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    I just recieved my copy the other day. I haven't read it yet, but now I am so excited!! Country Living is my favorite magazine and it is so fun to know the back story about a house and family that the highlighted.

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  62. seashoreknitsNovember 21, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    I thought that cover room looked familiar :)
    Congrats, Trina and Mike!!! it is so beautiful.
    Your snowfall sounds wonderful and we're looking forward to Christmas here to.
    Excited - yes!!

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  63. cottage1945November 21, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Lovely! Congrats on the magazine cover. Speaking of the holidays, I've got a fabulous giveaway going on right now. Stop in if you get a chance.

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  64. Jackie & Gaby's MommyNovember 21, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    As one of your faithful readers I was tickled pink yesterday to see your living room on the cover of Country Living! I have shared your musings with my husband and we've truly been inspired to keep focused on our "country hearts". What a joy it was to sit and read your article with my 8 year old daughter Jackie last night. She said it best, "Mommy, that's where I want to live when I grow up." Me too kiddo!

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  65. house of earnestNovember 21, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    congrats! Your home is so beautiful, I'm sure the issue will be amazing!

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  66. Ami at A Sierra HomeNovember 21, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Congratulations! I check for this issue every time I go the store and haven't found it yet! And I so hope my area is the one that gets your cover, which was soooo deserved. Your home is the most beautiful country home I've ever seen and should have made a magazine long ago. :)

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  67. WhiteWhispers2uNovember 21, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    How exciting for you to share Christmas with two lil bundles of joy! Blessings to you and your family.My copy of Country Living has your Living Room on the cover Yay~Cheers Kim

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  68. JennNovember 21, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    I have been following your blog for a while and when I got my copy of Country Living I recognized your living room right away and was SO excited! (ha, that sounds so stalkerish...) :) I just love your classic and elegant sense of style, thanks for the Christmas inspiration!

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  69. THE VERANDA HOUSENovember 21, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    CONGRATUS ALSO FROM ME YOUR HOME IS DARLING YOU MUST BE SO HAPPY I WILL GO AND BUY THIS MAGAZINE,I THINK THAT THIS IS MY FIRST VISIT TO YOUR BLOG I AM HAVING FUN I FIND YOU AT CIELOS THE HOUSE IN THE ROSES MY LONG TIME BLOGING FRIEND .ENJOY THIS MAGICAL TIME OF THE YEAR I AM HAPPY FOR YOU FORM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART I LIKE TO SEE CREATIVE LADYS MAKE IT INTO MAGAZINES ..!!!!!!!XO..SANDRA

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  70. Living Life in the LowcountryNovember 21, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    How wonderful! I just received mine in the mail last week and it is sitting on the end table just waiting to be devoured! Love the cover!

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  71. An Urban CottageNovember 21, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Congratulations!

    How white and bright your place looks on the cover. I can't wait to get my issue to see the rest. It will be intersting to look at it knowing that it was done in July.

    So exciting!

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  72. JulieNovember 21, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Absolutely stunning! What a beautiful home you have!

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  73. Mrs. WNovember 21, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Congratulations!! It looks so beautiful!

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  74. Simply LKJNovember 21, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Congratulations to you both Trina! I have always enjoyed reading your blog...off to get my copy!

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  75. GailNovember 21, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Congratulations Trina & Mike! So exciting! I know your home will be so lovely this Christmas...especially with your little ones to share all the *magic* with!

    Hugs,
    Gail

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  76. AnonymousNovember 21, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    I am very excited for you, too! I am dying for mine to show up in my mailbox. I wonder which cover I will receive? Congratulations to you all!

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  77. Sarah GreenmanNovember 21, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    So excited for you! Can't wait to look through it!

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  78. Kim@NewlyWoodwardsNovember 21, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    I just read the article last night, and while I'm not usually a commenter, I had to stop by. I loved the article so much and your home just SHONE in the magazine. Wow! Your family was made to be in a magazine. What a lovely story of your twins and your home. I really enjoyed reading it and feeling like I "knew" someone famous. Congrats!

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  79. Kim@NewlyWoodwardsNovember 21, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    PS - your living room was also on the cover of my issue. I thought it looked familar. ;)

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  80. AnonymousNovember 21, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    It was so exciting to see your beautiful home on the cover of CL! So happy for you and hope y'all have a very merry Christmas.

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  81. SheilaNovember 21, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Mine came today....with your cozy living room on the front cover!!!! LOVE IT!!!!

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  82. Preppy Pink CrocodileNovember 21, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Stunning! Congratulations! I can't wait to pick up a copy. I love your linen stockings- did you make them?

    KK

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  83. Acanthus and AcornNovember 21, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Trina,
    After an exhausting day running around, I arrived home to a stack of mail, looked at the cover of CL and thought could it be ACF??? And, wouldn't you know I flipped right to your kitchen, which I recognized immediately!

    I just loved seeing your beautiful house in print, CL really knows how to do it with their great big photos!

    You know how much I love your house and style, so this was a thrill for me too. A big congrats to you and Mike.
    xo,
    ~R

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  84. Deb WNovember 21, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    I got my issue a few days ago, and honestly, I like the photos on your blog better than the ones in the feature. For some reason, photos of all-white rooms in this magazine (and some others) always look a bit overexposed! But, WE know how beautiful your home is!

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  85. SusyNovember 21, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    I don't get the magazine, so thank you for the post, and the link to the July post. Fun to see!

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  86. Olde Whitby CottageNovember 21, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    My copy just arrived on Friday. Your living room is absolutely gorgeous!

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  87. Heaven's WalkNovember 21, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    I wondered who's beautiful living room was on the cover when my CL arrived in the mail this afternoon. Congrats, Trina! It's just amazing!!!! :)

    xoxo laurie

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  88. GenevaNovember 21, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Congratulations! It's a beautiful cover very fitting for Country Living Magazine! Your blog is wonderful - I've really enjoyed reading your last few posts...it's one of those blogs that makes you smile! Congratulations again!

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  89. BlairNovember 21, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    I was so excited to see it at the grocery store tonight, I bought it right away:). Your home looks SO lovely decorated for the holidays. And a beautiful family photo as well:). Happy winter!!

    xox, Blair

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  90. debra @ 5th and stateNovember 21, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    i could not be any happier for all of you, congrats! cannot wait for my issue
    happy thanksgiving!
    debra

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  91. countrybumpkinNovember 21, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    i just fell upon this post on your blog... and thought " how lovely" so i began to read from the week before, and then the month before. And although i have much else i should be doing, I found myself so caught.... Before i knew it i had read EVERY SINGLE post. Your Home is beautiful your family is beautiful, your photos are beautiful! But mostly your words! I Love the detail in the way you describe things, and it brought such delight into my evening! :) Aimee

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  92. Peggy and FritzNovember 22, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    How awesome! I just picked up this issue and had no idea! Congratulations!

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  93. Slim PaleyNovember 22, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    What a bright and beautiful cover! Congratulations!

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  94. StephanieNovember 22, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    SO exciting - congrats!! By the way, I love that collection of breadboards!

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  95. AnonymousNovember 22, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    That's exciting to see your Christmas tree on the cover ....lucky you...I'm learning from you and follow you....from Mel's Designs from the Cabin...Mel

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  96. Lady CourtneyNovember 22, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Just got it in the mail yesterday! It was sitting on the kitchen table when I got home from work! Dinner had to wait for me to go to your article and read! So excited! Was telling my husband about your blog over dinner, men can be clueless sometimes! lol! How very exciting for you!!! And what a very Merry Christmas you are all going to have, so very happy for you!!! Donna

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  97. Fairfield HouseNovember 22, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Trina,

    My copy arrived in the mailbox yesterday. As I looked at the cover, I said: That's A Country Farmhouse! To which Thomas replied: The magazine IS titled Country Living. Of course it's a country farmhouse! :/
    What a wonderful surprise.

    Deborah

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  98. DeannaNovember 22, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    I just got my CL yesterday in the mail. I have been looking forward to it ever since you mentioned you would be in it. What an honor that must be.
    Thank you so much for sharing your lovely home, your awesome little twins, and you life with me.

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  99. debbie baileyNovember 22, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    How exciting to see your house on the front of Country Living! Our house plans were that magazine's house of the year in 1988, so I've always meant to send it in to see if they'd be interested in including it in the magazine. I'm gonna do that one of these days!

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  100. SusanNovember 22, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    I have the issue with your living room on the front and I love it. Best issue of Country Living in years! Your house is breathtaking. Thank you for sharing it.

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  101. savvycityfarmerNovember 22, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    omg
    omg
    omg


    bragging rights!!!
    I just bought it

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  102. Lilli@HomeNovember 22, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Beautiful and so exciting. Love from Norway and Lilli

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  103. trumpNovember 22, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    I'm just stopping by new blogs and thought id leave a comment. Id like to wish you and your readers a very Happy Thanksgiving and the memories that go along with it. Richard from Amish Stories.

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  104. SimoneNovember 22, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Been waiting for my December issue.... congratulations. Your home looks beautiful, as always.

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  105. AnonymousNovember 22, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Trina and Mike, the magazine is on my table - thank you for another moment of beauty to highlight my day.

    zoya

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  106. AnonymousNovember 22, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    On Saturday the CL issue arrived at my door. It took one llook and thought, I know that room! And indeed I do! Thank you Trina and Mike and babies for keeping my in country dream land.

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  107. Becca BertottiNovember 22, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    So exciting !! Congratulations !! Your home looks fabulous, as always.

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  108. SuzanneNovember 22, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Love your beautiful home! I am new to this blogging thing, but I stumbled on your blog last week. Of course, I pored over all the pictures. Yesterday my Country Living magazine arrived, and I couldn't believe it! There you were! And so deserved. Your place is fantastic!

    And I loved your moving story about your twins.

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  109. Emily (roots+platters)November 22, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    You are living my dream! :) How exciting for you and your family to have created such a beautiful home and be featured in such an amazing publication! Congratulations! (And you now have yet another loyal follower. Thank you for all of the inspiration! :)

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  110. All the time in the world...November 22, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    that xmas tree is amazing!!! If you have any ideas for making fake trees smell like the real thing-send them my way! It's so hard to find any scent appropriate...

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  111. rusty hingeNovember 22, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Hello! That is your living room on the cover of my Country Living magazine?!! Wow, it looks great! I just stumbled upon your blog today too and I love it... I am your newest follower!
    Maria
    www.rustyhinge.blogspot.com

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  112. Jenn ANovember 22, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Congrats!! I'll definitely get a copy!!

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  113. AnonymousNovember 22, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    When a new magazine turns up in the mail, I save it for my "bedtime story," often not even looking at the cover because I want it all to be a surprise just as I did yesterday. Imagine my delight to find your home and then I was reminded of reading all about the shoot on your blog. Congratulations. The photographs and story are lovely.
    Thank you Trina for inviting us into your home and introducing us to your family via your warm commentary in your blog and this special article.
    It's always a pleasure.
    Happy Thanksgiving,
    Linda Hartman
    Burke, Virginia

    Dare I ask about little Lucy. I haven't seen her lately nor was she mentioned in Country Living. Is she well? Have I missed news of her?

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  114. AnonymousNovember 22, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    I have always dreamed of having a gorgeous farmhouse and yours is exactly as I envisioned. Growing up on a farm, I always see myself going back to that lifestyle. I love all the white, the beautiful accents, and the VIEW.! We are building a home again for the second time in 2 years ( our forever home) in a place I've always wanted to be but after seeing your home, I can't help but wonder if we should have gone for the farm house like we considered.

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  115. 24 CornersNovember 23, 2011 at 2:10 AM

    Oh Trina, I'm so happy for you!! I was actually looking for the magazine in the store the other day, but it hadn't come out yet (I have a subscription but was impatient to see it!), and to see it here now, with your beautiful living room on the cover, well, it gave me goosebumps, it's just a dream come true! I'm in Cal. at the moment but I bet my copy will be there when I get home...I can't wait to see it.
    To reach this moment after all of yours and Mike's hard work, all of the 'of courses', and all of the love, sweat, and tears that went into creating your treasured home is such a blessing...and so greatly deserved!
    Big congratulatory hugs and much love...
    Jessica

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  116. MillieNovember 23, 2011 at 3:54 AM

    Oh you guys, how exciting! I was jumping up & down in the Living Room waving the iPad in the air like a mad woman when I saw this news. Even MOTH got interested & wanted to read your post. Congrats, as this is the FIRST blog post he's ever read!
    Millie x

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  117. Simple DwellingsNovember 23, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    I just found your blog through the magazine! Congratulations on the gorgeous feature and for the cover! I received my copy in the mail yesterday, with your living room on the cover! So happy to find a new blog to love. Happy Thanksgiving!

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  118. Chrissy...The Apothecary ShopNovember 23, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Thats the cover we have here in Canada...and your home is lovely!!!! SO happy for you,you must be on cloud 9!!!

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  119. LisaNovember 23, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    The article was great! It was funny, I received my issue in the mail and looked at the cover and was like, "Hmm... this looks familiar." and then remembered your earlier post about the photo shoot. Such fun!

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  120. MahalaNovember 25, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Your house is absolutely the most fabulous I have seen in many. many years. You are living a dream of mine - to find and bring an old farmhouse to life with grace and beauty while making it 21st century functional. You are amazingly talented. What a wonderful place to raise your beautiful babies. Love your blog. It's a visual feast and it delights my eye every time I visit.

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  121. Julia R. Dominguez LawrenceNovember 25, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Congratulations! Well deserved... your home is beautiful!

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  122. Ocean Breezes and Country SneezesNovember 26, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Funny story, my husband put the copy next to my nightstand and said that fireplace looks like ours (except we don't have as much woodwork). Then as I was flipping through it to find the article I came across the kitchen and said hmmm why does that kitchen look familiar, so I went to the beginning of the story! I told my hubby this is Trina's blog! Love the article!

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  123. Beauty FollowerNovember 27, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    Like so much those white amaryllis in the white jugs!

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  124. hostess of the humble bungalowNovember 27, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    I've just discovered your blog and i love it!
    I live in the Pacific Northwest in beautiful BC.

    I see that we both have French country sinks.
    We live in a very small arts and crafts bungalow which has heritage protected and registered interiors which are in their original dark Douglas fir.
    I often yearn for white so I will be visiting you often!

    Congratulations on the Country Living cover!

    Hostess

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  125. Taylor GreenwaltNovember 28, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    Congratulations. That must of been so exciting for you. I will have to get a copy of it.

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  126. AngieNovember 28, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Loved seeing your (gorgeous) home in Country Living - Many blessings to you both as you share the holidays with your sweet babies!

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  127. Vintage HomeNovember 28, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Great Story!

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  128. AnonymousNovember 28, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    I just finished reading the article in Country Living and had to literally drop every thing to see your blog! Your home is breathtaking. The stone patio your husband MADE blew me away. Is he self taught? Count me in as a regular reader from now on. I have bookmarked you and every thing!

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  129. CurtisNovember 28, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Loved the article and photo's in Country Living!!! Your home is so beautiful. Happy Holidays
    Curtis

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  130. 3 PeanutsNovember 28, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    Congratulations on the cover!!! I have it but have not read it yet:)

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  131. TerriNovember 29, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    I HAVE MY ISSUE AND CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU!!! I WAS SO EXCITED WHEN I SAW YOUR LIVING ROOM ON THE COVER !!!!!! HOPE YOU HAVE AN AMAZING HOLIDAY SEASON!! TERI

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  132. KitNovember 29, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    I am soooo excited! My issue of Country Living just arrived in my mailbox and there is your home in all it's lovely glory! I have never known anyone who has had their home in a magazine, so this is very special for me. Can't wait to show it to my hubby! Congrats! Kit

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  133. a perfect grayNovember 29, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    thrilled for you, dear one. can't wait to see it! donna

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  134. SarahNovember 29, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Just read the whole thing cover to cover while getting my hair cut and colored tonight! As soon as I picked it up I thought "Wait a minute, that looks like A Country Farmhouse!" I flipped right to the article and was so impressed and delighted!!! Wonderful, you deserve it:) Enjoy your first holiday with the little ones. Our daughter is now 14 months old and I'm wondering what to do with all the breakable ornaments;)

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  135. AnonymousNovember 30, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Well.....I got the version with your home, and I just LOVE it! WHen did the tree go in for the shoot? Are you needing a new one yet? SOOOO glad to know you have a blog and I am linking it up to katiedid today! You have a beautiful home and I am inspired

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  136. Betsy at Farmhouse WaresNovember 30, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Hi Trina, I love, love, love everything in the Country Living piece. Congrats to you. You and your family look healthy and happy. Be well, Betsy

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  137. AnonymousDecember 2, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Picked up Country Living, took one look at the cover and said outloud,"Hey, I know them!". Congratulations.

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  138. ElisabethDecember 3, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    I was so excited when my issue arrived with your beautiful home on the cover! I'm so inspired by it especially the simplicity. This year I'm leaving half of the decor I have in boxes and trying to keep it a lot simpler and more natural. Have a wonderful season!

    Elisabeth

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  139. LindaDecember 4, 2011 at 1:36 AM

    I would also like to add my congratulations to you guys ~ well done! I just received my first issue of Country Living in the mail and have been excited to read it, now I really can't wait! What a beautiful and happy time for you ~ I have really enjoyed your writing, the photos of your home & garden and seeing the babies grow, they are so sweet! Merry Christmas to the four of you!

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  140. Allison ShopsDecember 6, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Congratulations. The cover and room are so pretty! I used a mantel from Dec 2010 Country Living as my inspiration this year. Just posted about it today.

    Allison
    Atticmag

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  141. AnonymousDecember 6, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    After looking for about three weeks, I finally located a copy of CL here in AZ but it had the decorated tree on the cover and not your livingroom. :-( Article was great and the photos wonderful, especially one of the family.

    Mike's aunt Beth

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  142. Shabby French Country Cottage BasementDecember 7, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    So wonderful to be in such a beautiful magazine. Of course, your home fits all the criteria!!! Beautiful!

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  143. RebekahDecember 8, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    I love your home and your story. We too struggled with infertility for so long and now have a 3 year old darling daughter. Thank you for sharing your home, story, and family. Have a wonderful holiday season! cheers, Rebekah

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  144. AnonymousDecember 17, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    I just came via Pat @ Back Porch Musings, so nice to meet you.....I had no idea it was your livingroom on the cover of my Country Living, congrats !!! your children are beautiful, enjoy they grow too fast.

    God Bless and Merry Christmas,
    Kathy :)
    jokaj@comcast.net

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