Another Photo of My Grandson
Proud grandpa!
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Grandson JeRICHo
23 May 2018 My daughter, Ashley gave birth to a son. They named him Jericho. I pointed out that his name should be pronounced, Je-RICH-o. Mom and dad insisted they would call him by his nickname, Rico. Of course I pointed out that Rico is Spanish for Rich. 🙂
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Thierry Achmetoff
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