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Happy, happy, happy! Reading your blog is always the highlight of my day, Kimberly! Many happy returns of the day! Love, Kay
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Thank you so much, Kay! I knew I could count on you to send celebratory wishes. My love goes right back to you and look forward to celebrating Movie Star Makeover's anniversary, too.
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