Jun19

International Box Day!

Posted on June 19, 2015 by onespoiledcat

Oh yeah! Boxes! Not very many animals don’t enjoy a good box…………….guinea pigs, dogs, cats, birds, mice, and on and on and on. So today is all about the joy of boxes and animals all over the blogosphere are celebrating. Kitties Peaches and Paprika, and woofie Luke are sponsoring the celebration!

As for me, I have to admit that while I used to be MAJORLY big on boxes, a few years ago I changed from spending a lot of time in them to just saving them for special occasions – like Christmas for instance! I’m in and out of every box in sight on Christmas morning!

Hey! Get these presents out of the box so I can have it for a racecar!

Boxes with toys are even better!

Another boxtop in Sam's collection of boxes

Love those boxes!

Bring on the boxes!

I also have been known to get in a “modified box” – which is what my Derby Car was made of when we had a race at Cat Scouts last year……yep – my Dad made me a car out of a box – it was grand – although I was a little afraid to get in it – Mom had to PUT me in it so I could have my photo taken and get credit at Scouts for being IN my racecar entry! That was about the time Mom and Dad realized I was not QUITE as interested in boxes as I used to be.

One sweet ride yes? My Dad made it for me for Cat Scouts!!

(yes those are miniature “dice” hanging from rear view mirror!)

Mom had to HOLD me in my car to qualify me in the race – how embarrassing!

In addition to celebrating it HERE, I’m also celebrating it at the Tabby Cat Club………..that’s right – we tabbies love our boxes too! In fact, at the Club’s page today, all the members of the Club are going to be following a link to my blog where they will pick up this FABULOUS Participation Badge that I made for the TCC – so, if you’re here, and you’re a TCC member – grab your badge!!!!!

THIS IS FOR YOU TABBY CAT CLUB MEMBERS!!!!!!!!

I hope everyone has a lot of fun today with their chosen boxes……………….just think how many animals around the world are celebrating ONE DAY to enjoy the coziness of a box!

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL BOX DAY

Sammy the Box Boy!

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easyweimaraner on June 19, 2015 at 5:02 AM said:

ha, I guessed it… all cats love boxes even the big guys :O) Sammy for me you are the bestest gift under the christmas tree, that’s for sure :o) happy boxing day :o)

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- onespoiledcat on June 19, 2015 at 6:47 AM said:
  
  Oh gosh Easy what a nice thing to say! I loved your boxing photo – you destroyed that thing in 87 seconds!!!! WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
  
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Summer on June 19, 2015 at 5:11 AM said:

My human usually has to put me into boxes for box shots too, Sammy! I’m not scared of them, I just don’t care!

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- onespoiledcat on June 19, 2015 at 6:47 AM said:
  
  You’re so used to just about anything because you’re a superstar Summer!!!!! Happy Box Day!
  
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Alasandra Alawine (@AlasandraATCAD) on June 19, 2015 at 5:36 AM said:

Thanks for the badge Sammy. We all love boxes here. ~Socks & Family

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- onespoiledcat on June 19, 2015 at 6:46 AM said:
  
  Enjoy your boxes today and EVERY day!
  
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kittiescare on June 19, 2015 at 5:41 AM said:

Yey! We also have boxes today!

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- onespoiledcat on June 19, 2015 at 6:46 AM said:
  
  I saw that on your blog! So happy your humans found some fun boxes for you………..aren’t they GREAT?????????????
  
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Dianna on June 19, 2015 at 6:25 AM said:

What a neat idea for a celebration! Have fun, Sammy!
Love, Sundae

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- onespoiledcat on June 19, 2015 at 6:45 AM said:
  
  Thanks Sundae! We will I’m sure………
  
  Love, Sammy
  
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Marty the Manx on June 19, 2015 at 7:02 AM said:

Hi Sammy! Love your boxcar derby car! Thanks for the fantastic badge!!! Hope you have a wonderful day!
Luvs
Marty and Ralphie

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- onespoiledcat on June 19, 2015 at 10:38 AM said:
  
  Hi Marty and Ralphie……….glad you posted here and on the TCC………and I hope you guys have a FABULOUS Box day too!
  
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mariodacat on June 19, 2015 at 7:54 AM said:

Hi Sammy, We are still giggling here about how your mom had to hold you in the special car so you could get a picture for Cat Scouts. he he – you did better than I did cuz I didn’t even have a car. Loved your post today.

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- onespoiledcat on June 19, 2015 at 10:38 AM said:
  
  That was SO embarrassing and I wound up not quite qualifying for a prize in the derby because Mom had to PUT me in my own car!!!!!
  
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PigLove on June 19, 2015 at 8:48 AM said:

Totally awesome cousin! I love your boxes – and your derby car. I remember that. So totally cool! XOXO – Bacon

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- onespoiledcat on June 19, 2015 at 10:37 AM said:
  
  I no longer have the car…..Dad was cleaning out the basement and tossed it! Can you imagine????!!!!!!
  
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  - PigLove on June 19, 2015 at 11:57 AM said:
    
    What?! He threw away such a masterpiece of pure refinement? How dare he. Snorts! XOXO – Bacon
    
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    - onespoiledcat on June 20, 2015 at 7:49 AM said:
      
      I’m sad about it too………that car was a work of art!
      
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Cody-Cat Chat (@CatChatCaren) on June 19, 2015 at 8:49 AM said:

Sammy those are some pawesome boxes!! Have a great International Box Day! Love, Cody

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- onespoiledcat on June 19, 2015 at 10:37 AM said:
  
  HAPPY BOX DAY CODY MY FRIEND!
  
  Love, Sam
  
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Pix Under the Oaks on June 19, 2015 at 8:59 AM said:

I remember your Derby Car, Sammy! Pretty cool! Happy Box Day. We are going to have Building an Ark Day today if it doesn’t stop raining buckets from that hurricane Bill on little old MissouREE!

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- onespoiledcat on June 19, 2015 at 10:36 AM said:
  
  We’re getting that kind of rain too Miss Pix – EVERY DAY AND EVERY NIGHT…….we’re thinking ark isn’t a bad thing to begin working on!!!!! BYE BYE BILL – take a hike dude because we’re tired of rain!
  
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Austin Towers on June 19, 2015 at 9:09 AM said:

I remember the derby car too!! Good for you sticking to your guns!! 🙂 My feelings for boxes is a bit “meh” too! Must be our age MOL Happy Box Day anyway, buddy! 🙂

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- onespoiledcat on June 19, 2015 at 10:36 AM said:
  
  Austin I think you’re right about the age thing…….when I was little you couldnt’ keep me OUT of a box…..nowadays I’m just “lukewarm” about them!
  
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Gracie on June 19, 2015 at 9:13 AM said:

Happy International Box Day! Those boxes certainly are fun yes! Nice that you mom was helping you, I think, in your derby car. Thanks for the participation award for the TCC.

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- onespoiledcat on June 19, 2015 at 10:35 AM said:
  
  I hope all the TCC’ers remember to get the badge!!!!! Derby day at Scouts seems like it was so long ago……………..back in the good old days.
  
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pilch92 on June 19, 2015 at 9:14 AM said:

I had never seen your derby car- that is so cute 🙂 I love the photo with you and your Mom. I already went to the TCC and commented on that post too.

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- onespoiledcat on June 19, 2015 at 10:34 AM said:
  
  It was quite a car – my Dad worked on it a whole lot. For some reason (Dad thought maybe because the box was on wheels) I would NOT go in it so Mom had to HOLD me in it. How embarrassing!
  
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Madi and Mom on June 19, 2015 at 10:19 AM said:

Sammy happy box day…we love how your mom is ‘helping’ you stay in the box.
MOM IS FIRED SHE AUTO POSTED MY BOX POST FOR 12 PM TODAY INSTEAD OF 12 AM.
hugs madi your bfff

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- onespoiledcat on June 19, 2015 at 10:34 AM said:
  
  Well, your Mom slipped up a little but NORMALLY (what the heck is normal?!) she’s right on target so why not cut her some slack today?? You know – because you love her!
  
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Will and Eko on June 19, 2015 at 10:25 AM said:

Getting a package is doubly good since the pups love to put the box to good use as a toy to wrestle over.

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- onespoiledcat on June 19, 2015 at 10:33 AM said:
  
  Nothing more fun than a good, sturdy box – with Penny and Eko tackling it, I imagine it doesn’t last long though! HAHA
  
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Annabelle on June 19, 2015 at 11:35 AM said:

Sammy those are awesome boxes man!!!

Happy Boxing Day!
Annabelle, Boo, Ping and Mr Jinx

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- onespoiledcat on June 20, 2015 at 7:50 AM said:
  
  Hi Gang! I hope all of you had a pawsome box day too?????
  
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The Florida Furkids on June 19, 2015 at 11:48 AM said:

We love box day….so many fun posts. We loved your Cardwood Derby car. Raz didn’t want to get into his either…..then, after the event was over, he started sleeping in it when Mom watches TV.

Happy Box Day!

The Florida Furkids

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- onespoiledcat on June 20, 2015 at 7:50 AM said:
  
  Isn’t it funny that we cooperate on most things only when we WANT to? Mom was disappointed in me rejecting that fabulous car Dad made me…..but I was the one who was embarrassed about it NOT her! HAHA I’m glad you’re still enjoying your car Raz……….
  
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Kismet on June 19, 2015 at 12:21 PM said:

I shred at least one box a week, more in mating season but I won’t go there right now.

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- onespoiledcat on June 20, 2015 at 7:48 AM said:
  
  Box shredding makes good nesting material. Say – how are “Over” and “Easy” doing anyway?
  
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  - Kismet on June 20, 2015 at 11:59 AM said:
    
    Over and Easy are in a bowl on the desk, holding down papers.
    
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    - onespoiledcat on June 21, 2015 at 1:49 PM said:
      
      Well, they are certainly making a contribution to the household – someone needs to keep the papers in order!
      
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Brian on June 19, 2015 at 2:39 PM said:

You are rockin’ da box Sammy! Happy Box Day!!!

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- onespoiledcat on June 20, 2015 at 7:48 AM said:
  
  Boxes are the BESTEST aren’t they Brian?
  
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The Swiss Cats on June 19, 2015 at 3:11 PM said:

Wow, your boxcar is pawsome ! Happy International Box Day ! Purrs

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- onespoiledcat on June 20, 2015 at 7:47 AM said:
  
  Dad really built a great car for me didn’t he? It even had a windshield and little dice hanging from the rear view mirror! HAHAHAHA
  
  Hope you had a good box day too!
  Love, Sammy
  
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Andrea and the Celestial Kitties on June 19, 2015 at 3:24 PM said:

Christmas boxes are the best! Well, those and the toy filled ones! Happy International Box Day!

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- onespoiledcat on June 20, 2015 at 7:46 AM said:
  
  I agree……..the pressies IN the boxes are as much fun as the boxes (most of the time!!!!).
  
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Jan K on June 19, 2015 at 3:25 PM said:

Christmas boxes are the best, and definitely very special!
We didn’t realize until now what a big day and big deal this is…so exciting!

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- onespoiledcat on June 20, 2015 at 7:46 AM said:
  
  I’m not sure how many years ago it started….but it’s a FUN event isn’t it?!?!?!
  
  Hugs, Sammy
  p.s. thanks for helping to host it!
  
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Kwee Cats and Art on June 19, 2015 at 4:09 PM said:

Wow! We got a participation badge! We soooo excited! We’ve posted in places on special days before but never got one of those before! We so happy. Thank you so much, Sammy! Piewhackits is tickled more pink than she already is 🙂 Most of us love boxes too. The one time that sticks in our memory of Mumsy trying to get one of us to stay in a box, we heard her saying something about “strapping tape” but, we all ran off so we don’t know what she was talking about. Hey…that’s how you do the derby cars?!?!? Well, okay! We might can do that. Enjoy those boxes, we sure are – later! P.S., Oh, and thank you for hosting this fun on the TCC!

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- onespoiledcat on June 20, 2015 at 7:45 AM said:
  
  Hi Kwees! Last year we had a “Cardwood Derby” event at Scouts……we all had time to make our cars, then we had a race – Denmaster awarded prizes but I only got a consolation prize because Mom couldn’t get a photo of me IN my racecar…alone….I was so embarrassed! It was a fun event though…you should have SEEN some of the racecars – they were amazing!!!! Glad you had fun with Box Day – AND glad you like your participation badge! I like making those………
  
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The Canadian Cats on June 19, 2015 at 4:25 PM said:

Woo hoo…enjoy today Sammy.

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- onespoiledcat on June 20, 2015 at 7:43 AM said:
  
  I did Shoko…..I hope you did too?? And last night’s Sabers pawty??
  
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The OP Pack on June 19, 2015 at 4:33 PM said:

That derby box sure was a great one, Sammy. We are much more into what is IN that box than our getting in the box. Our favorites are the ones that come from Mr. Chewy.

Happy weekend -hope there is some bacon in your future.

Woos – Ciara and Lightning

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- onespoiledcat on June 20, 2015 at 7:43 AM said:
  
  Mr. Chewy sends some GREAT boxes doesn’t he? My last Chewy box just had a new brush in it so it was way too small to get in. DARN!
  
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Shirley Matthews Dunn on June 19, 2015 at 5:17 PM said:

What a neat car your Dad made you!

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- onespoiledcat on June 20, 2015 at 7:43 AM said:
  
  That was a fun event at Cat Scouts…..we all had to make our own racecars….my Dad made me a real DOOZIE then I wouldn’t get in it – how embarrassing!
  
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Bell Fur Zoo on June 19, 2015 at 6:47 PM said:

Oh yes Christmas boxes are the best cause they have pressies in them 😉

xoxo, Matilda

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- onespoiledcat on June 20, 2015 at 7:42 AM said:
  
  Yes indeed……..pressies are the bestest part of a Christmas box….although the tissue and ribbon are pretty fun too – sometimes better than the pressie!
  
  Hugs and nice to meet you Matilda!
  Sammy
  
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Ranger on June 19, 2015 at 7:04 PM said:

You are one fine boxer dar, Sammy!
Have a great weekend.
Wags,
Ranger

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- onespoiledcat on June 20, 2015 at 7:41 AM said:
  
  Hi Ranger! I had a nice day yesterday Ranger and I hope you did too?????????? Yes?????? Hope your weekend is full of funzies too!
  
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The Island Cats on June 19, 2015 at 7:21 PM said:

Me and Ernie LOVE boxes. As for the She Devil Zoey…she’s a fraidy cat when it comes to boxes. Women! 😉

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- onespoiledcat on June 20, 2015 at 7:41 AM said:
  
  I know Wally….women are wishy-washy…..and they’re persnickety…..good thing we men can stick together yes?? So happy you had fun at the Sabers Den last night…..it was PAWSOME!!
  
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Nylabluesmum on June 19, 2015 at 8:55 PM said:

Lookin hansum an fine Unccle Sammy!!!
Mee did not have time fur Box Day….it was just one of those dayss here…. 😉
**nose bumpss** neffkitty Siddhartha Henry xxx

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- onespoiledcat on June 20, 2015 at 7:40 AM said:
  
  There will be lots of box days ahead for you young nephew…….just another fun day in the blogosphere but there are so many of them and we can’t do them all!!!!!!
  
  Love and Hugs, Uncle Sammy
  
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  - Nylabluesmum on June 20, 2015 at 8:44 PM said:
    
    Fakss fur understandin Unccle!! Mee bearlee managed to get to 6 bloggiess fur Box Day!! Mee new bloggie will xplain it all!!!
    **nose bumpss** neffkitty Siddhartha Henry xxx
    
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catfromhell on June 19, 2015 at 9:35 PM said:

Sammy, mes with yous, mes not as interested in boxes either. Mommy dumped mes in the box and mes jumped out, so she putted mes in again and mes jumped again, So she gotted her phone ready and then put her hand on me head and then took my picture – fast – before mes jumped out. Koz and Jo Jo would has nothing to do with it!
Kisses
Nellie

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- onespoiledcat on June 20, 2015 at 7:39 AM said:
  
  That’s funny Nellie…..Mom didn’t even TRY to make me get in a box yesterday – she’s getting SMART in her old age! TEE HEE
  
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Lone Star Cats on June 19, 2015 at 10:26 PM said:

Happy Box Day!

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- onespoiledcat on June 20, 2015 at 7:38 AM said:
  
  Hope you three had a nice box day too??????? Did your boxes come with bacon?
  
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meowmeowmans on June 19, 2015 at 10:49 PM said:

Sammy, those are some great boxes, dude! That’s funny about your mom holding you in your box car for your picture. 🙂

Happy International Box Day, buddy!

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- onespoiledcat on June 20, 2015 at 7:38 AM said:
  
  It was SOOOOOOOOOO embarrassing that she had to hold me in my OWN race car! Hope you had a grand box day too??!!
  
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gentlestitches on June 19, 2015 at 11:05 PM said:

You look like a squeee gift Sammy! Love the box car. Even in Australia we are celebrating box day. Fozziemum has an entry! 😀 ❤

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- onespoiledcat on June 20, 2015 at 7:38 AM said:
  
  We loved Fozziemum’s entry – !! Thanks for saying I look like a present – My Mom often says I was the BEST present she and Dad ever gave to themselves! HAHAHA
  
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speedyrabbit on June 20, 2015 at 1:59 AM said:

Happy Box day Sammy,you look fab in boxes,xx Speedy

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- onespoiledcat on June 20, 2015 at 7:37 AM said:
  
  Hi Speedy!!!!! I bet wabbits love boxes too – all of us like a nice “personal space” sometimes don’t we?!?!
  
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DezizWorld on June 20, 2015 at 12:11 PM said:

OMC Sammy yous caw is so pawsum. Wish we had one of those. Shoko had one a while back and it was pawsum too. Weez do luv our boxes don’t we?. MOL

Luv ya’

Dezi and Lexi

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