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PHOTO GALLERY: All God's Children Mother's Day


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 4:00 a.m. May 9, 2014
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PHOTO GALLERY: All God's Children Mother's Day
Michelle Ragni's class of 3 and 4 year olds prepare for a breakfast feast.
Michelle Ragni's class of 3 and 4 year olds prepare for a breakfast feast.
Hunter Montague gives his mom, Carrie, flowers.
Hunter Montague gives his mom, Carrie, flowers.
Barbara Matazinski attends with her granddaughter, Alessandra Santiago, 4.
Barbara Matazinski attends with her granddaughter, Alessandra Santiago, 4.
Chrissy Belville and her daughter Rylee, 3, love spending time together.
Chrissy Belville and her daughter Rylee, 3, love spending time together.
Luke and Mary Louise Ziegler
Luke and Mary Louise Ziegler
Mya and Janet Williams
Mya and Janet Williams
Loreilai Kelley, 4, gives her mom, Janeen, a kiss before breakfast.
Loreilai Kelley, 4, gives her mom, Janeen, a kiss before breakfast.
Holden and Kori Clark enjoy the morning together.
Holden and Kori Clark enjoy the morning together.
Teacher Michelle Ragni shares chocolate-covered strawberries, muffins and other treats with her students and their mothers.
Teacher Michelle Ragni shares chocolate-covered strawberries, muffins and other treats with her students and their mothers.
Carrie McQueen, with her daughter Jaden, waits for her daughter, Sienna, to participate in a ceremony.
Carrie McQueen, with her daughter Jaden, waits for her daughter, Sienna, to participate in a ceremony.
Amber Monserez and her daughter, Grace, await the start of the voluntary prekindergarten Mother’s Day ceremony.
Amber Monserez and her daughter, Grace, await the start of the voluntary prekindergarten Mother’s Day ceremony.
Olivia and Mary Kavanshansky wear matching dresses to the ceremony.
Olivia and Mary Kavanshansky wear matching dresses to the ceremony.

 

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