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PHOTO GALLERY: Storytime LIVE!


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 4:00 a.m. July 30, 2011
  • East County
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PHOTO GALLERY: Storytime LIVE!
The Pancake Pig was sure to make an appearance.
The Pancake Pig was sure to make an appearance.
Liam Christenson, 2, was intent on drawing.
Liam Christenson, 2, was intent on drawing.
Emerson Eige, 4, had fun doing some construction while waiting for story time to start.
Emerson Eige, 4, had fun doing some construction while waiting for story time to start.
Kenzie Jakubauskas, 3, put her beads in a pattern.
Kenzie Jakubauskas, 3, put her beads in a pattern.
Aaron Kovnot turns 3 on Aug. 7.
Aaron Kovnot turns 3 on Aug. 7.
Marin Eige, 3, added created a special border for her drawing.
Marin Eige, 3, added created a special border for her drawing.
Nicole Maughan, with her daughter, Shelby, and friend Jodi Kudelko, with her daughter, Elise, used the time to catch up.
Nicole Maughan, with her daughter, Shelby, and friend Jodi Kudelko, with her daughter, Elise, used the time to catch up.
Kylie Price, right, enjoyed time on the playground with her grandmother, Sharon Townsend.
Kylie Price, right, enjoyed time on the playground with her grandmother, Sharon Townsend.
Zane Robertson couldn't decide if he wanted to play or eat a pancake more.
Zane Robertson couldn't decide if he wanted to play or eat a pancake more.
Joshua Schwab, 6, could not resist a fresh pancake.
Joshua Schwab, 6, could not resist a fresh pancake.

 

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