heart trouble. 

Briggette Schilling kisses her daughter, Aria, at their home in Vacaville. Aria had a procedure for a correction for pulmonary artery stenosis on Dec. 4., 2013. A week before she was set for heart surgery her health insurance denied her coverage for the procedure. Schilling's parents campaigned successfully to reverse their decision.

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the kids are alright.

Kids and feature hunting make a great combo! 

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two from x-mas. 

i. Peering into a room during a gift giveaway for homeless children. 

ii. Kids reach for a bicycle during a gift giveaway organized by Operation T.H.U.G.S. The organization is led by a former inmate who spent time at San Quentin State Prison. Of all the toys available, bicycles were the most-desired. 

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an evening with x-mas bubbles.

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an after school program turns 1. 

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bubbles.

The bubble park at the Solano County Fair.

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water fight. 

Just another hot day feature hunt! 

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it's been a long time.

Wow. I haven't updated my blog in more than a month. Where do I start? How about some kids?

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the kids are alright.

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feature huntin'.

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when things get a little icy.

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kids like cookies.

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no junk food is this house.

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the patriots after losing the midget league championship game.

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shopping for kids.

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