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    1. The imPerfect Housewife
      October 15, 2009 at 2:52 pm

      HA! Not what I expected from Southern Lancaster County – I thought that was a “rougher” part of Amishtown?? Looks cute to me! I want to see more pics!! Have a good evening ~ ☺

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