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Posted on December 31, 2013May 26, 2015
by Becca@fromstrengthtostrength

2013 – my year in pictures

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Lara says:

December 31, 2013 at 1:22 pm

An excellent tribute, may 2014 continue to bring you more wonderful memories.

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laratrewin40 says:

December 31, 2013 at 1:32 pm

Fantastic snapshot of your achievements. Glad to see lots of smiles along the way too!! Happy 2014 to you x

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pwhent says:

December 31, 2013 at 3:29 pm

Great idea and a fantastic way to capture your achievements. Well done!

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1. fromsnickerstomarathon says:
  
  December 31, 2013 at 7:34 pm
  
  Thanks. I started writing and then thought – no! Pictures are the way forward. Happy New Year Peter!
  
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