Luau 2004


The Baugh clan decked out for a back yard luau in August 2004. Standing (l to r), Claire Baugh, Jack Bertram, me, Phyllis (aka Karen) Todd, Skylar and Jarrod. In front are Becky Baugh and Derek Chee.

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