Baby Violet 5 minutes old

Baby Violet

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February 18th 2010
It was 6:40am in Thailand when I got a message from my mom: 2:40pm Feb 8th Seattle time. She is about 7 pounds. 51 cm. Born in the year of the ox. Her name is Violet. OH.MY.BUDDHA! I'm an Uncle! I was overwhelemed with joy. I was also shocked because the baby was expected to be born on Feb.14th but I guess she was too excited for life to begin! Maggie and I finished up our adventurous va ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more