Sometimes I edit some video together and then never give it to the person I was intending it for. That’s the case with this video, shot and edited in 2007. So I thought I’d throw this up now and deliver it just in time for my sister’s birthday. Cracks me up that we’re wearing costumes. Happy birthday, Amy.

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One year ago: At the cabin in Serene Lakes for Independence day with Les, the Petterles and Wassermanns, July 4, 2013.
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Gretchen, was always the giver and seldom the taker. She had surprised her husband with birthday parties on five occasions. So it was Tom’s turn. Surprises are always much work just to keep it a secret and to get the crowd to attend without giving it away.

On Aug. 25, friends Allan and Marie Stone took the McClellands to the Old Spaghetti Factory in Roseville for a casual dinner. When Gretch got off the elevator at the second floor, she was greeted by 35

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No, it’s not some supermarket tabloid headline…Kate Elisabeth Killer was born to Amy and Dave Killer on June 26th, a little over a week early. “We figured she wanted to be here to watch the fireworks for the 4th of July,” said Amy, “In true Killer fashion our little girl arrived early.”

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