Talk Like a Pirate Day 2016

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Arrggg! How fun to grab Taylor after school and dress up like a pirate for "Talk Like a Pirate Day" to get free Krispy Kreme doughnuts this afternoon. (How random!)

I sure love traditions like this that are quite silly but sure do make for great memories... 












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