Micah-Alex Fennel celebrated his first birthday on June 30. He is loved by mom, dad, grandparents, aunts and uncles.

All Woman, Parenting

July 11, 2017

Photo: Birthday boy

Micah-Alex Fennel celebrated his first birthday on June 30. He is loved by mom, dad, grandparents, aunts and uncles.

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