The night before our vacation even began, MacCaila was all ready to go -- complete with swimsuit, hat, beach cover-up and floaties! (March 3, 2005)

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MacCaila patiently (or perhaps not so patiently???) awaiting the arrival of her grandpa -- who had to work that day -- so we could all start our vacation. (March 4, 2005)

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The girls with all their essentials! Maimeo has a bag with make-up, lotion, etc. and so, of course, MacCaila had to have one, too. Her's had her own travel size shampoo, shower gel, nail polish, hair accessories -- and plenty of lipstick! (March 4, 2005)

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Think MacCaila is ready for vacation???? She has her girl's essentials bag, beach bag, sunglasses and straw hat. (March 4, 2005)

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Maimeo's Magic Bag is always full of fun and interesting things when we go on vacation. Here's Mac checking out the latest reels on a viewmaster. (March 4, 2005)

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We all carried bags up to our hotel room and while Daideo was making one more trip back to the car, MacCaila was getting ready for the pool. Larry was only gone a couple of minutes, but that's all it took -- and he came back to find Mac all dressed to go swimming in the swimming pool! (March 4, 2005)

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MacCaila had to apply some fresh lipstick before we went to the pool, however, in case we ran into some hotties! (March 4, 2005)

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Now, this is vacation! Lounging in the pool, diet Pepsi close at hand, served by an obliging cabana boy, a.k.a. Daideo! (March 4, 2005)

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MacCaila and her baby Noodles swimming in the swimming pool! (March 4, 2005)

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Mac showing off her newest accomplishment: doing the backstroke! (March 4, 2005)

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