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The Launch of "Down In The Valley"

Happy Summer, Dear Friends!

Welcome to Down In The Valley, the new blog for the Hodges family. Why the new blog, you ask? Well, it just seems that times, they are ch-ch-ch-changing! I have a lot of new and exciting things coming to our blog and it seemed the best idea to start afresh. If you ever want to go back and read old posts about the Hodges Family, you may do so at www.thehodgeshappenings.blogspot.com at any time.

For right now, just wanted to introduce the new blog, announce some big changes coming with the new blog, and let you know The Hodges clan is fine and happy and enjoying the summer! Stay tuned for more from the Hodges in the days and weeks to come!
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  1. lydiaJuly 16, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    Yay for the new blog! Love the look and I'm looking forward to reading more posts about your sweet family!

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