Mine!

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My peacock is coming along nicely. Not too much more.


I finally closed on my apartment! It's all mine.


Say hello to my new craft closet.



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  1. Cheryl KJuly 25, 2016 at 1:01 PM

    congratulations on the new home. The peacock is looking great. No Onyx pictures this time. What does she think of the new place?

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    1. Katie HaskinsJuly 25, 2016 at 10:53 PM

      She will not be coming with me. As much as we'll miss each other. She'll be happier staying with my parents. She likes to know someone is around and I'm gone too long during the day.

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  2. TiffstitchJuly 26, 2016 at 11:48 AM

    Congrats on the new apt!! Nice work on peacock as well

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