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Carol Jean's memorial service was held at the First Methodist Church in her home town of Levelland, Texas.

2009-10-20T14:27:55Z

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Carol Jean's memorial service was held at the First Methodist Church in her home town of Levelland, Texas.

Elva and Terry Paul.

2009-10-20T14:27:55Z

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Elva and Terry Paul.

The Schoenrock Clan

2009-10-20T14:27:55Z

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The Schoenrock Clan

Brothers, Irvin and Paul Spitler

2009-10-20T14:27:55Z

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Brothers, Irvin and Paul Spitler

Cousin Pauline Parks.

2009-10-20T14:27:55Z

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Cousin Pauline Parks.

Carol's uncles Irvin and Paul Spitler

2009-10-20T14:27:55Z

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Carol's uncles Irvin and Paul Spitler

Carol's mother Elva and he brothers, Larry, Bobby, and Terry Paul.

2009-10-20T14:27:55Z

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Carol's mother Elva and he brothers, Larry, Bobby, and Terry Paul.

Vonnie Schoenrock, Kay Spitler, Elva Schoenrock, Janice Schoenrock, Pauline Parks, Emily Spitler, Cheryl Turner.

2009-10-20T14:27:55Z

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Vonnie Schoenrock, Kay Spitler, Elva Schoenrock, Janice Schoenrock, Pauline Parks, Emily Spitler, Cheryl Turner.

The Spitler and Schoenrock Men. Irvin Spitler, Larry, Terry Paul, and Bobby Schoenrock. Paul Spitler and Danny Spitler

2009-10-20T14:27:55Z

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The Spitler and Schoenrock Men. Irvin Spitler, Larry, Terry Paul, and Bobby Schoenrock. Paul Spitler and Danny Spitler

After completing the 6th grade classroom, a final construction project involved the rebuild of the last of the older buildings. The new building was christened the Rae and Kay Spitler Kinde ...

2009-06-26T14:46:55Z

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After completing the 6th grade classroom, a final construction project involved the rebuild of the last of the older buildings. The new building was christened the Rae and Kay Spitler Kinde ...

Fencing was added to the school's perimeter for added security and to protect the buildings, gardens, and landscaping from wandering animals.

2009-06-26T14:45:39Z

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Fencing was added to the school's perimeter for added security and to protect the buildings, gardens, and landscaping from wandering animals.

At a school ceremony the Cambodian government presented gold medals and certificates of appreciation to Danny and Pam Spitler. Awards were also presented to Danny's father, Irvin and sister ...

2009-06-26T14:45:13Z

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At a school ceremony the Cambodian government presented gold medals and certificates of appreciation to Danny and Pam Spitler. Awards were also presented to Danny's father, Irvin and sister ...

In November of 2008 Danny & Pam returned to the school, accompanied by other members of the Spitler family.

2009-06-26T14:37:17Z

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In November of 2008 Danny & Pam returned to the school, accompanied by other members of the Spitler family.

A generous donor provided funding for a new building needed for a new sixth grade classroom. We have added one grade each year since opening the school. So, in the 2009-2010 school year we ...

2009-06-26T14:46:24Z

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A generous donor provided funding for a new building needed for a new sixth grade classroom. We have added one grade each year since opening the school. So, in the 2009-2010 school year we ...

New additions to the school included outdoor concrete benches donated by Irvin Spitler and Cheryl Turner.

2009-06-26T14:37:17Z

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New additions to the school included outdoor concrete benches donated by Irvin Spitler and Cheryl Turner.

In the spring of 2009, in anticipation of adding a sixth grade class, construction began on another classroom.

2009-06-26T14:37:17Z

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In the spring of 2009, in anticipation of adding a sixth grade class, construction began on another classroom.

The first day of the 2007-2008 school year brought 420 students to the school with the addition of a fifth grade class.

2009-06-26T14:37:17Z

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The first day of the 2007-2008 school year brought 420 students to the school with the addition of a fifth grade class.

As the 07-08 school year came to a close we started a new tradition of awarding a nice bicycle to our top students.

2009-06-26T14:37:17Z

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As the 07-08 school year came to a close we started a new tradition of awarding a nice bicycle to our top students.

The foundation was able to purchase a small plot of land adjacent to the school for use as garden, which the children plant and tend.

2009-06-26T14:37:17Z

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The foundation was able to purchase a small plot of land adjacent to the school for use as garden, which the children plant and tend.

Meng Senghor is from a single parent family and she works hard at her lessons, and was the top fifth grade student in 2007-2008. She received a brand new bicycle for her performance.

2009-11-06T07:58:30Z

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Meng Senghor is from a single parent family and she works hard at her lessons, and was the top fifth grade student in 2007-2008. She received a brand new bicycle for her performance.

In the summer of 2008 the school hosted a special guest. Lindsey Spitler, Danny Spitler's daughter visited the school as she toured through Thailand and Cambodia

2009-06-26T14:37:17Z

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In the summer of 2008 the school hosted a special guest. Lindsey Spitler, Danny Spitler's daughter visited the school as she toured through Thailand and Cambodia

An organization funded by the United Methodist built a new latrine for the school with a new well and water tank.

2009-06-26T14:37:17Z

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An organization funded by the United Methodist built a new latrine for the school with a new well and water tank.

The Spitlers were also able to arrange for a medical mission team to visit the school, examine the students and leave some needed medicines for the children.

2009-06-26T14:37:17Z

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The Spitlers were also able to arrange for a medical mission team to visit the school, examine the students and leave some needed medicines for the children.

The children get involved in setting up their new classrooms.

2009-06-26T14:37:17Z

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The children get involved in setting up their new classrooms.

With a contribution from the Kiwanis Club of Phoeinx the Spitler School Foundation was able to purchase mosquito nets for many of the village families.

2009-06-26T14:37:17Z

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With a contribution from the Kiwanis Club of Phoeinx the Spitler School Foundation was able to purchase mosquito nets for many of the village families.

The donation also aided in the purchase of water filtering devices giving the village children some protection against unsanitary water.

2009-06-26T14:37:17Z

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The donation also aided in the purchase of water filtering devices giving the village children some protection against unsanitary water.

There is no shortage of enthusiastic students enjoying the new classrooms.

2009-06-26T14:37:17Z

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There is no shortage of enthusiastic students enjoying the new classrooms.

In 2007 the original wood and thatch buildings had deterioated and the Spitler School Foundation provided funding to replace the original three buildings with three new brick and mortar buil ...

2009-06-26T14:37:17Z

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In 2007 the original wood and thatch buildings had deterioated and the Spitler School Foundation provided funding to replace the original three buildings with three new brick and mortar buil ...

The new buildings were painted with a colorful pink paint, which Sarin explains is a "lucky" color in Cambodia.

2009-06-26T14:37:17Z

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The new buildings were painted with a colorful pink paint, which Sarin explains is a "lucky" color in Cambodia.

Over the spring and summer months the new buildings were completed providing enough capacity for just over 400 students

2009-06-26T14:37:17Z

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Over the spring and summer months the new buildings were completed providing enough capacity for just over 400 students

Spitler School Foundation P.O. Box 730 Peoria, AZ 85380 "Resource Providers for Cambodian School Children" IRS EIN # 20-8085411 http://dannypam.smugmug.com/gallery/2466201_eEC9c

2009-05-30T03:04:44Z

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Spitler School Foundation P.O. Box 730 Peoria, AZ 85380 "Resource Providers for Cambodian School Children" IRS EIN # 20-8085411 http://dannypam.smugmug.com/gallery/2466201_eEC9c

A place where over 400 children are being given the opportunity for a brighter future. We continue to be so grateful to all those that have helped us to make this possible.

2009-06-26T15:10:33Z

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A place where over 400 children are being given the opportunity for a brighter future. We continue to be so grateful to all those that have helped us to make this possible.

It is still hard to believe, but very exciting, when we realize how much Sarin and Mary have accomplished with the resources we have been able to provide. Working together we have turned th ...

2009-05-30T03:00:41Z

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It is still hard to believe, but very exciting, when we realize how much Sarin and Mary have accomplished with the resources we have been able to provide. Working together we have turned th ...

In November, 2008 Pam and I, along with my Dad Irvin, and my sister Kay, visited the school and brought along our friends Melissa Fox and Cheryl Turner. On our first day we were the special ...

2009-06-26T15:03:35Z

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In November, 2008 Pam and I, along with my Dad Irvin, and my sister Kay, visited the school and brought along our friends Melissa Fox and Cheryl Turner. On our first day we were the special ...

We received a very warm welcome from the children and the villagers who lined the roadway leading into the school.

2009-05-30T03:00:41Z

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We received a very warm welcome from the children and the villagers who lined the roadway leading into the school.

Sarin acted as my interpreter as I brought welcome greetings from America and thanked our teachers and parents for their contributions to making the school a success, and I honored Sarin for ...

2009-05-30T03:00:41Z

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Sarin acted as my interpreter as I brought welcome greetings from America and thanked our teachers and parents for their contributions to making the school a success, and I honored Sarin for ...

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In addition to the brightly decorated stage Sarin had arranged for a canopy with seating for over a hundred so that all of the local villagers could attend the ceremony .

2009-05-30T03:00:41Z

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In addition to the brightly decorated stage Sarin had arranged for a canopy with seating for over a hundred so that all of the local villagers could attend the ceremony .

Young students welcome Kay at the entrance to the school.

2009-05-30T03:00:41Z

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Young students welcome Kay at the entrance to the school.

Young boys performed the famous Monkey dance.

2009-05-30T03:00:41Z

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Young boys performed the famous Monkey dance.

Dad sharing a photo with one of our future students.

2009-05-30T03:00:41Z

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Dad sharing a photo with one of our future students.

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2009-05-30T03:00:41Z

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Pam received the royal treatment by virtue of her broken foot.

2009-05-30T03:00:41Z

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Pam received the royal treatment by virtue of her broken foot.

Our fifth grade class is filled with young scholars who will make up our first graduating class in the July of 2010. Our next project will be to build a classroom to house these kids when t ...

2009-06-26T15:07:34Z

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Our fifth grade class is filled with young scholars who will make up our first graduating class in the July of 2010. Our next project will be to build a classroom to house these kids when t ...

Dad finally got to visit the Irvin Spitler library, which he had made possible back in 2006.

2009-06-26T15:06:47Z

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Dad finally got to visit the Irvin Spitler library, which he had made possible back in 2006.

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2009-05-30T03:00:41Z

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We met our top scholar. Last summer she was awarded this brand new bicycle for being the top student at the school.

2009-06-26T15:09:07Z

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We met our top scholar. Last summer she was awarded this brand new bicycle for being the top student at the school.

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2009-05-30T03:00:41Z

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Kay and Melissa presented Sarin with school supplies that they brought from home, some of which was contributed by their fellow teachers and friends.

2009-06-26T15:08:02Z

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Kay and Melissa presented Sarin with school supplies that they brought from home, some of which was contributed by their fellow teachers and friends.

After a couple of days of touring the local temples we revisited the school without all the hoopla.

2009-05-30T03:00:41Z

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After a couple of days of touring the local temples we revisited the school without all the hoopla.

It is always a special kick to visit our kindergarten class. Ms. Vagn Sokien has been teaching the our kindergarten class since the school began in 2005.

2009-06-26T15:07:05Z

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It is always a special kick to visit our kindergarten class. Ms. Vagn Sokien has been teaching the our kindergarten class since the school began in 2005.

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2009-05-30T03:00:41Z

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Cheryl donated enough funds to purchase a new pair of flip flops for every student, so we all got to share in the joy of handing out these gifts to the children.

2009-05-30T03:00:41Z

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Cheryl donated enough funds to purchase a new pair of flip flops for every student, so we all got to share in the joy of handing out these gifts to the children.

These two young students have the Aids virus. Their parents died of Aids. We met them on our visit in 2006 and we were happy to see them again. .

2009-05-30T03:00:41Z

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These two young students have the Aids virus. Their parents died of Aids. We met them on our visit in 2006 and we were happy to see them again. .

We treated the teachers and their families to a special dinner one night. We also invited members fo the Education Ministry, and the principal of the middle school where our graduates will ...

2009-05-30T03:00:41Z

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We treated the teachers and their families to a special dinner one night. We also invited members fo the Education Ministry, and the principal of the middle school where our graduates will ...

Fellow Arizonan, John Yoder, and his wife Sotey, joined us for dinner also. John is doing missionary work in Cambodia, and his organization donated a nice supply of books for the Spitler Sc ...

2009-05-30T03:00:41Z

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Fellow Arizonan, John Yoder, and his wife Sotey, joined us for dinner also. John is doing missionary work in Cambodia, and his organization donated a nice supply of books for the Spitler Sc ...

Sarin and Mary are wonderful hosts, and we visited their cozy little home. We were honored to find several photos fo the Spitler family on their walls. We really do feel that Sarin, Mary a ...

2009-05-30T03:00:41Z

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Sarin and Mary are wonderful hosts, and we visited their cozy little home. We were honored to find several photos fo the Spitler family on their walls. We really do feel that Sarin, Mary a ...

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2009-05-30T03:00:41Z

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We were entertained with a traditional Khmer dance performance by children from a local orphanage.

2009-05-30T03:00:41Z

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We were entertained with a traditional Khmer dance performance by children from a local orphanage.

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Dad, Pam and I were all presented with gold medals from the Cambodian government.

2009-05-30T03:00:41Z

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Dad, Pam and I were all presented with gold medals from the Cambodian government.

Kay, Cheryl, and Melissa received certificates of appreciation from the Cambodian Ministry of Education

2009-05-30T03:00:41Z

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Kay, Cheryl, and Melissa received certificates of appreciation from the Cambodian Ministry of Education

Pam accepts her medal and certificate from His Excellancy Sieng Num

2009-05-30T03:00:41Z

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Pam accepts her medal and certificate from His Excellancy Sieng Num

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Students of the Spitler School sang the Cambodian national anthem.

2009-05-30T03:00:41Z

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Students of the Spitler School sang the Cambodian national anthem.

We were all seated on the large stage.

2009-05-30T03:00:41Z

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We were all seated on the large stage.

The ceremony began with a blessing from local monks.

2009-05-30T03:00:41Z

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The ceremony began with a blessing from local monks.

The ceremony began with the arrival of His Excellancy Sieng Num, the highest ranking politician in the province.

2009-05-30T03:00:41Z

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The ceremony began with the arrival of His Excellancy Sieng Num, the highest ranking politician in the province.

We presented Sieng Num with a coffee table book featuring scenic photos of Arizona.

2009-05-30T03:00:41Z

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We presented Sieng Num with a coffee table book featuring scenic photos of Arizona.

2001 - Bangkok, Thailand. Amazing temples and the Grand Palace are must see sites in the vibrant city of Bangkok.

2009-05-03T07:04:09Z

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2001 - Bangkok, Thailand. Amazing temples and the Grand Palace are must see sites in the vibrant city of Bangkok.

2009 - In the Tunisian city of Douz we got into character.

2009-06-26T15:15:53Z

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2009 - In the Tunisian city of Douz we got into character.

2009 - We spent three days in the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest.

2009-06-26T15:15:53Z

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2009 - We spent three days in the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest.

2009 - In Quito, Ecuador we visited the Equator Museum.

2009-06-26T15:15:53Z

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2009 - In Quito, Ecuador we visited the Equator Museum.

2009 - Visiting the giant tortoises on the Galapagos Islands.

2009-06-26T15:15:53Z

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2009 - Visiting the giant tortoises on the Galapagos Islands.

2009 - In the North African country of Tunisia we found the hidden treasure of a Roman Coliseum in the city of El Jem.

2009-06-26T15:15:53Z

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2009 - In the North African country of Tunisia we found the hidden treasure of a Roman Coliseum in the city of El Jem.

2009 - We completed our Tunisian adventure with a visit to the Saharan Desert for camel rides and meals at a Bedouin camp.

2009-06-26T15:15:53Z

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2009 - We completed our Tunisian adventure with a visit to the Saharan Desert for camel rides and meals at a Bedouin camp.

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2009-03-28T15:58:11Z

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Cousin's Louie and Kyle catch up.

2009-01-18T00:39:25Z

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Cousin's Louie and Kyle catch up.

Kay got into the act also whipping us some scrambled eggs with cheese and green chili's.

2009-01-18T00:39:25Z

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Kay got into the act also whipping us some scrambled eggs with cheese and green chili's.

Christmas Day morning starts early at Danny & Pam's house with our traditional breakfast for one and all. Pecan waffles, and lots of other goodies to choose from.

2009-01-18T00:39:25Z

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Christmas Day morning starts early at Danny & Pam's house with our traditional breakfast for one and all. Pecan waffles, and lots of other goodies to choose from.

Cousins Lindsey, Louie, Alan and Kyle.

2009-01-18T00:39:25Z

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Cousins Lindsey, Louie, Alan and Kyle.

Although Dad has passed the traditional breakfast over to Danny & Pam's house, he was still recruited to help in the kitchen.

2009-01-18T00:39:25Z

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Although Dad has passed the traditional breakfast over to Danny & Pam's house, he was still recruited to help in the kitchen.