Tristan learning to Blog

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I'm Tristan and I am six. I am looking forward to going sailing. I am excited about going to Lego land, fishing, learning Spanish and writing in my blog. I will miss my friends and hope they will write me.

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  1. The G'sFebruary 28, 2009 at 2:36 PM

    WOW! How much fun is this going to be? I will miss you on your trip but it will be exciting writing back and forth.

    Don't forget to MISS your Gramma and Grampa G too.

    You are loved!!!!

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