My sister is going to have a baby in March! My biggest life ambition -- to be an aunt -- has been fulfilled. Thanks, sis.
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4 comments:
Woohoo! Congratulations! Is this the sister who was recently married?
Yay! Congrats to your sister and brother-in-law. And Auntie Cat, of course. ;)
I've been waiting for you to announce it here! It is awesome news indeed. You, actually, were the first person I thought of when I heard because I know how you've been longing to be an aunt. =)
Yes, this is the newlywed! I didn't want to post anything until I had a picture. :)
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