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January 2009

Silly Elle
Silly Elle
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Reed on the drums
Reed on the drums
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Kyle and Wade rockin' out
Kyle and Wade rockin' out
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Amanda's best friend made her bday cake!
Amanda's best friend made her bday cake!
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Amanda's birthday dinner at Sushi Sake
Amanda's birthday dinner at Sushi Sake
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Sporting our burnt orange for the Fiesta Bowl
Sporting our burnt orange for the Fiesta Bowl
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Elle in Daddy's Astros beanie
Elle in Daddy's Astros beanie
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Elle
Elle
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Elle
Elle
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Being silly with Daddy
Being silly with Daddy
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Kyle and Elle
Kyle and Elle
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Daddy Kisses
Daddy Kisses
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a little braid
a little braid
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Dressing up with Keilah's jewels!
Dressing up with Keilah's jewels!
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Elle had her first oreo!
Elle had her first oreo!
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Sitting on the potty
Sitting on the potty
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She likes to go through all the motions.
She likes to go through all the motions.
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Picking out a book
Picking out a book
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Elle loves to read
Elle loves to read
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Riding her bike on a chilly day
Riding her bike on a chilly day
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She loves to be outside.
She loves to be outside.
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Ellie Belle
Ellie Belle
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Reading with Aunt Emily
Reading with Aunt Emily
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Elle LOVES story time
Elle LOVES story time
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Elle
Elle
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Another book with Janelle.
Another book with Janelle.
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New wall decor in our bedroom.
New wall decor in our bedroom.
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wall in our master bedroom
wall in our master bedroom
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Elle and her blue beret
Elle and her blue beret
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The beret is from Aunt Erin and Uncle Mike's trip to Paris!!
The beret is from Aunt Erin and Uncle Mike's trip to Paris!!
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Elle as a little Parisian
Elle as a little Parisian
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Elle wearing her beret holding Mimi
Elle wearing her beret holding Mimi
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Elle and her blue beret
Elle and her blue beret
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Elle Kathryn
Elle Kathryn
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Elle Kathryn
Elle Kathryn
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Elle Kathryn
Elle Kathryn
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Elle Kathryn
Elle Kathryn
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Elle Kathryn
Elle Kathryn
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Elle Kathryn
Elle Kathryn
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Elle and her Aunt Erin
Elle and her Aunt Erin
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Elle on Aunt Erin's lap
Elle on Aunt Erin's lap
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Smelling the flowers
Smelling the flowers
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Elle and the flowers
Elle and the flowers
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Looking at Paris pics at Erin and Mike's house
Looking at Paris pics at Erin and Mike's house
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Elle kissing Tyler
Elle kissing Tyler
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Elle loves Tyler
Elle loves Tyler
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Elle and Uncle Mike
Elle and Uncle Mike
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Dancin'
Dancin'
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Uncle Mike and Elle have a dance party!
Uncle Mike and Elle have a dance party!
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Aunt Emily dances too!
Aunt Emily dances too!
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Dancin'
Dancin'
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Dancin' with Aunt Emily
Dancin' with Aunt Emily
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Aunt Emily can move!
Aunt Emily can move!
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Wearing Mommy's heels
Wearing Mommy's heels
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She actually walks really well in them!
She actually walks really well in them!
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In her jammies and Mommy's heels
In her jammies and Mommy's heels
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Elle Kathryn
Elle Kathryn
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Static electricity!!!
Static electricity!!!
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Funny girl
Funny girl
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Elle Kathryn
Elle Kathryn
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Awwwwwwwww
Awwwwwwwww
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She likes to sit on her potty
She likes to sit on her potty
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Looks like she's texting on the potty :)
Looks like she's texting on the potty :)
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Not potty trained yet, but just practicing
Not potty trained yet, but just practicing
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I see someone's booty!
I see someone's booty!
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Lounging at Adam and Keilah's!
Lounging at Adam and Keilah's!
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She watched cartoons while the Superbowl was on in the other room.
She watched cartoons while the Superbowl was on in the other room.
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MOPS playdate at Capital Gymnastics
MOPS playdate at Capital Gymnastics
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She had so much fun
She had so much fun
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Fun fun fun
Fun fun fun
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Little gymnast
Little gymnast
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So fast across the trampoline
So fast across the trampoline
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jumpin'
jumpin'
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jumping with her friend Faith
jumping with her friend Faith
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jumping with Faith
jumping with Faith
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jumping with Faith
jumping with Faith
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hanging on the bar
hanging on the bar
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scooting on the balance beam
scooting on the balance beam
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let's try this...
let's try this...
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food all over her face!
food all over her face!
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yummy pizza!!
yummy pizza!!
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mmmmmmm
mmmmmmm
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she likes pizza!
she likes pizza!
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big girl wearing a bib
big girl wearing a bib
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she put a bib on Ruby too!!!!!!!!
she put a bib on Ruby too!!!!!!!!
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those two are so silly!
those two are so silly!
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being nice and taking the bib off Ruby!
being nice and taking the bib off Ruby!
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Holiday Week and New Year's

The morning after Christmas, holding Dora and Boots
The morning after Christmas, holding Dora and Boots
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All of Elle's Christmas presents!
All of Elle's Christmas presents!
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Close-up
Close-up
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Close-up
Close-up
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Elle admiring all her new toys
Elle admiring all her new toys
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Elle wanted to lay by Brock on his playmat
Elle wanted to lay by Brock on his playmat
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Elle playing with Brock on his playmat
Elle playing with Brock on his playmat
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Elle being sweet to Brock
Elle being sweet to Brock
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Kissing Cousins
Kissing Cousins
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Elle and Brock with their MaMaw
Elle and Brock with their MaMaw
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There's Brock
There's Brock
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Cutie Pie Brock
Cutie Pie Brock
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Wearing his Hair Wolf onesie
Wearing his Hair Wolf onesie
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Reed bowling
Reed bowling
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Ashley bowling
Ashley bowling
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Ryan bowling
Ryan bowling
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Wade bowling
Wade bowling
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Kyle bowling
Kyle bowling
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Ashley beat all the boys
Ashley beat all the boys
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Reed, Wade and Kyle
Reed, Wade and Kyle
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Kyle bowling
Kyle bowling
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Kyle bowling
Kyle bowling
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Woytek boys
Woytek boys
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Woytek boys and Ashley
Woytek boys and Ashley
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El Patio
El Patio
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Elle's first sucker after dinner at El Patio
Elle's first sucker after dinner at El Patio
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Elle's first ever sucker
Elle's first ever sucker
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MMMMMM
MMMMMM
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Silly girl
Silly girl
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New hairdo with Elle's new clips
New hairdo with Elle's new clips
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Hi pretty girl
Hi pretty girl
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Showing off her new 'do
Showing off her new 'do
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Elle
Elle
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I just found Elle sitting on the step reading!
I just found Elle sitting on the step reading!
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She loves to read.
She loves to read.
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Elle reading her book
Elle reading her book
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Kendall and Elle
Kendall and Elle
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KK and Elle hug!
KK and Elle hug!
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April with her kids on the scooter
April with her kids on the scooter
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Kendall having a seat on the fire logs
Kendall having a seat on the fire logs
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Cute Kendall
Cute Kendall
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Kendall Keller
Kendall Keller
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More hugs
More hugs
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Elle playing with a stick
Elle playing with a stick
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Elle loves to play outside
Elle loves to play outside
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Kendall's turn on the scooter
Kendall's turn on the scooter
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Elle's turn on the scooter
Elle's turn on the scooter
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Little Elle
Little Elle
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Finley and Elle on New Year's Eve
Finley and Elle on New Year's Eve
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Elle and Riggs
Elle and Riggs
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Elle and Riggs
Elle and Riggs
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Elle loves babies!!!
Elle loves babies!!!
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Riggs Ryan Gordon
Riggs Ryan Gordon
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Finley gives little brother kisses!
Finley gives little brother kisses!
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Elle, Riggs, Finley
Elle, Riggs, Finley
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Trouble x 2!! They got into the vaseline!
Trouble x 2!! They got into the vaseline!
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See the vaseline in her hair?!
See the vaseline in her hair?!
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Elle thought it was lotion probably.
Elle thought it was lotion probably.
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We couldn't help but laugh!
We couldn't help but laugh!
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This is what they got out of Amanda's diaper bag
This is what they got out of Amanda's diaper bag
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Handprints on the tile!!
Handprints on the tile!!
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Little stinkers!
Little stinkers!
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Say cheese!!!
Say cheese!!!
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Ashley with all the kiddos
Ashley with all the kiddos
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Laurel holding Riggs
Laurel holding Riggs
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Sweet baby time!
Sweet baby time!
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The girls mooching off Keeli's plate of food.
The girls mooching off Keeli's plate of food.
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The loved sharing with Keeli!
The loved sharing with Keeli!
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Firepit
Firepit
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Elle wearing Keeli's gloves outside by the fire.
Elle wearing Keeli's gloves outside by the fire.
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Brian and Finley hanging out outside
Brian and Finley hanging out outside
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Elle enjoyed the cold weather
Elle enjoyed the cold weather
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Clapping for the New Year!
Clapping for the New Year!
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Brian and Finley
Brian and Finley
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Ryan, Brock and Ashley on New Year's Eve
Ryan, Brock and Ashley on New Year's Eve
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Laurel and Kyle on New Year's Eve
Laurel and Kyle on New Year's Eve
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Elle getting ready on New Year's Day
Elle getting ready on New Year's Day
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Cutie Patootie in her pig tails
Cutie Patootie in her pig tails
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She didn't know what to think of them
She didn't know what to think of them
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Precious pig tails
Precious pig tails
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Elle all dressed up on New Year's
Elle all dressed up on New Year's
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Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2008

Christmas Eve - Elle eating her crackers
Christmas Eve - Elle eating her crackers
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Shelby playing with the babydoll bottle
Shelby playing with the babydoll bottle
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Sharing Shelby's snack
Sharing Shelby's snack
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The girls eating together
The girls eating together
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Elle feeding Mimi
Elle feeding Mimi
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Elle playing with Shelby's rudolph
Elle playing with Shelby's rudolph
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Shelby and some presents
Shelby and some presents
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Shelby and the Christmas tree at the Woytek's
Shelby and the Christmas tree at the Woytek's
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Shelby in the rocking chair
Shelby in the rocking chair
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Shelby and Elle reading together
Shelby and Elle reading together
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Everyone wanted Elle to pass out the gifts
Everyone wanted Elle to pass out the gifts
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Who is this one for?
Who is this one for?
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It's for MaMaw
It's for MaMaw
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Nana, Shannon and Teri
Nana, Shannon and Teri
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PaPaw helping Elle with her gift
PaPaw helping Elle with her gift
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Elle playing with her new rocking horse toy
Elle playing with her new rocking horse toy
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Shelby with her rocking horse toy
Shelby with her rocking horse toy
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Reed!
Reed!
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Nana Woytek
Nana Woytek
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Elle playing with her new car toy
Elle playing with her new car toy
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Elle looking at her new hair bows
Elle looking at her new hair bows
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Elle playing with her new toys
Elle playing with her new toys
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She got a bunch of hair clips and a case for them
She got a bunch of hair clips and a case for them
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Elle on Christmas Eve
Elle on Christmas Eve
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Kelsey, Shelby and Ricky
Kelsey, Shelby and Ricky
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Her hair was getting so long!
Her hair was getting so long!
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Kyle with his Nana
Kyle with his Nana
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Laurel and Nana
Laurel and Nana
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Elle wondering what Jordan is doing!
Elle wondering what Jordan is doing!
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Jordan was making the girls laugh
Jordan was making the girls laugh
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Elle going for a ride on PaPaw's back
Elle going for a ride on PaPaw's back
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Christmas morning at our house
Christmas morning at our house
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Our Christmas tree
Our Christmas tree
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In our jammies, showing Elle what Santa brought her!
In our jammies, showing Elle what Santa brought her!
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Santa Claus came to our house!
Santa Claus came to our house!
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Elle and her stocking!
Elle and her stocking!
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She got lots of goodies in her stocking
She got lots of goodies in her stocking
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I love Elle's stocking!
I love Elle's stocking!
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What's in there?
What's in there?
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Dora stickers!!
Dora stickers!!
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Elle with her stocking surprises
Elle with her stocking surprises
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Christmas morning
Christmas morning
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A Dora toilet seat!!!
A Dora toilet seat!!!
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Pom poms!!!!
Pom poms!!!!
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Elle was having fun!!
Elle was having fun!!
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Elle's first dollhouse!!!!
Elle's first dollhouse!!!!
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She loved it!!
She loved it!!
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She played with it right away
She played with it right away
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More presents?
More presents?
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She tried sitting on the potty - no joke!!
She tried sitting on the potty - no joke!!
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Elle playing on Christmas morning
Elle playing on Christmas morning
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Sweet girl
Sweet girl
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Ruby had a stocking too
Ruby had a stocking too
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Our fam on Christmas morning
Our fam on Christmas morning
We all look tired!!
Ellie Belle in her Christmas jammies
Ellie Belle in her Christmas jammies
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Ryan, Ashley and Brock
Ryan, Ashley and Brock
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The Woytek's mantel at Christmas
The Woytek's mantel at Christmas
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Brock opening presents
Brock opening presents
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Ashley and her best gift!!
Ashley and her best gift!!
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Elle playing with her new Dora toys
Elle playing with her new Dora toys
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Elle feeding Dora's baby sister
Elle feeding Dora's baby sister
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What's under that trash bag Elle??
What's under that trash bag Elle??
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A Dora bike!!!
A Dora bike!!!
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Elle looking at her new Dora bike!
Elle looking at her new Dora bike!
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She goes for her first ride!
She goes for her first ride!
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Figuring out all the buttons
Figuring out all the buttons
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Her feet didn't reach the pedals yet.
Her feet didn't reach the pedals yet.
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Elle and her new bike
Elle and her new bike
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Happy girl!
Happy girl!
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Having fun
Having fun
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Ashley, Elle, Laurel and Brock
Ashley, Elle, Laurel and Brock
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Holding a sleepy Brock!
Holding a sleepy Brock!
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Ryan and Kyle Wii boxing
Ryan and Kyle Wii boxing
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Awesome pic!
Awesome pic!
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Elle trying on Victoria's shoes!
Elle trying on Victoria's shoes!
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Kyle in action on the Wii
Kyle in action on the Wii
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Reed Wii boxing
Reed Wii boxing
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4 Generations - Grandma, Susan, Ryan and Brock
4 Generations - Grandma, Susan, Ryan and Brock
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Elle checking out the Santa's at her Nana's house
Elle checking out the Santa's at her Nana's house
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Are these all for me?!?!
Are these all for me?!?!
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Is this one mine?
Is this one mine?
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Pretty place settings
Pretty place settings
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Beautiful Christmas dinner table
Beautiful Christmas dinner table
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Playing with the Christmas bows
Playing with the Christmas bows
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My two favorite gifts ever!!
My two favorite gifts ever!!
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Elle reading her new book
Elle reading her new book
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She really didn't care about all the other unopened gifts
She really didn't care about all the other unopened gifts
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Playing with her new phone from Aunt Em
Playing with her new phone from Aunt Em
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Elle loves her cell phones
Elle loves her cell phones
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Buddy and Holly's Rehearsal and Wedding

The Rehearsal
The Rehearsal
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Buddy directing his troops
Buddy directing his troops
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The Rehearsal: Bride and her father
The Rehearsal: Bride and her father
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The Rehearsal: Everyone watches as the Bride walks down the aisle
The Rehearsal: Everyone watches as the Bride walks down the aisle
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The Rehearsal
The Rehearsal
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The Rehearsal: Holly and Buddy
The Rehearsal: Holly and Buddy
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The Rehearsal Dinner
The Rehearsal Dinner
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The Rehearsal Dinner
The Rehearsal Dinner
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The Rehearsal Dinner: Sisters!
The Rehearsal Dinner: Sisters!
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The Rehearsal Dinner: Buddy and the girls
The Rehearsal Dinner: Buddy and the girls
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The Rehearsal Dinner: filling jugs of keg beer to take with them!
The Rehearsal Dinner: filling jugs of keg beer to take with them!
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After the rehearsal dinner: fun at home
After the rehearsal dinner: fun at home
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After the rehearsal dinner: Elle in Keilah's high heels
After the rehearsal dinner: Elle in Keilah's high heels
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Wedding Day!!! The bride gets in her dress!
Wedding Day!!! The bride gets in her dress!
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Holly was a beautiful bride!!
Holly was a beautiful bride!!
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All the girls help Holly with her dress.
All the girls help Holly with her dress.
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Holly puts her jewelry on.
Holly puts her jewelry on.
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Beautiful Bride
Beautiful Bride
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Beautiful Bride and her sister
Beautiful Bride and her sister
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Keilah helps April pin her flower
Keilah helps April pin her flower
Keilah, April, Rachel, Keeli and I were Holly's House Party
Holly with her dad and sister
Holly with her dad and sister
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Sweet Father/Daughter moment!
Sweet Father/Daughter moment!
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Beautiful Bride
Beautiful Bride
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Reception Fun - April and Erich
Reception Fun - April and Erich
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Reception Fun - Rachel takes a bite!
Reception Fun - Rachel takes a bite!
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Casey takes a sip
Casey takes a sip
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Keilah and Adam
Keilah and Adam
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Casey and April
Casey and April
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Erich and Rachel
Erich and Rachel
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Ellie Belle
Ellie Belle
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Elle eating the bread - surprise!
Elle eating the bread - surprise!
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Gorgeous wedding cake!
Gorgeous wedding cake!
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Miss Elle pranced around all evening having a ball
Miss Elle pranced around all evening having a ball
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Elle all dressed up
Elle all dressed up
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Elle had so much fun!
Elle had so much fun!
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Brock was there too!
Brock was there too!
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Brock on Daddy's shoulder
Brock on Daddy's shoulder
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Yum! Hands taste good.
Yum! Hands taste good.
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Kyle was Buddy's Best Man and gave a great speech.
Kyle was Buddy's Best Man and gave a great speech.
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Buddy and Holly listening to the speeches.
Buddy and Holly listening to the speeches.
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Buddy and Holly laughing!
Buddy and Holly laughing!
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Holly's mom got teary during the speeches.
Holly's mom got teary during the speeches.
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Holly's sister was her Maid of Honor and gave a great speech!
Holly's sister was her Maid of Honor and gave a great speech!
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Father/Daughter Dance
Father/Daughter Dance
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Buddy and his sister Alecia - the matchmaker!!
Buddy and his sister Alecia - the matchmaker!!
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Mother/Son Dance
Mother/Son Dance
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Keilah and Elle having fun!
Keilah and Elle having fun!
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Keilah and Elle
Keilah and Elle
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Time to cut the cake
Time to cut the cake
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Cutting the cake
Cutting the cake
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Cutting the cake
Cutting the cake
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Cutting the cake
Cutting the cake
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Woytek Family
Woytek Family
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We tried!
We tried!
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Again...
Again...
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Someone was tired.
Someone was tired.
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Prancin around
Prancin around
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So pretty all dressed up
So pretty all dressed up
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Ashley, Ryan and Brock
Ashley, Ryan and Brock
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Elle eating her piece of cake!
Elle eating her piece of cake!
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She loved it!
She loved it!
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Yum!
Yum!
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Kyle having a beer and visiting with his friends.
Kyle having a beer and visiting with his friends.
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Ryan and Kyle
Ryan and Kyle
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The guys dancing
The guys dancing
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Busy dancefloor!
Busy dancefloor!
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Reed and Wade were leading the dance
Reed and Wade were leading the dance
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Buddy and Holly following along
Buddy and Holly following along
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Dancing fun!
Dancing fun!
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Miss Elle after a long fun night!
Miss Elle after a long fun night!
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She was sound asleep on the way home
She was sound asleep on the way home
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So sweet
So sweet
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Elle all dressed up
Elle all dressed up
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December 2008

Starting the Elf on the Shelf tradition
Starting the Elf on the Shelf tradition
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Reading the Elf book
Reading the Elf book
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Lights on the tree, Elle's art on the wall
Lights on the tree, Elle's art on the wall
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We named him Elvis
We named him Elvis
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There's our elf, Elvis
There's our elf, Elvis
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It's a great tradition! Elvis is so cute!
It's a great tradition! Elvis is so cute!
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Not too sure...
Not too sure...
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Hanging out at B&N with Aunt Kathy!
Hanging out at B&N with Aunt Kathy!
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Erin and Elle and all those books!!
Erin and Elle and all those books!!
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Elle and Aunt Erin in the bookstore
Elle and Aunt Erin in the bookstore
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Decorating the Christmas tree!
Decorating the Christmas tree!
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She was a big help!
She was a big help!
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She hung a bunch of ornaments on 2 branches!
She hung a bunch of ornaments on 2 branches!
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Elle
Elle
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Elle hanging another ornament
Elle hanging another ornament
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Some of the non-breakable ones down low.
Some of the non-breakable ones down low.
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Silly Elle with all our water bottles.
Silly Elle with all our water bottles.
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My poor Ellie when she had a 24 hr tummy bug.
My poor Ellie when she had a 24 hr tummy bug.
Am I so mean to have taken a pic? She just needed extra lovin' and got better quick.
Our stockings
Our stockings
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Love a fire in the fireplace during Christmas season!
Love a fire in the fireplace during Christmas season!
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Elle and Ruby playing
Elle and Ruby playing
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Top of our Christmas tree
Top of our Christmas tree
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Elle napping with Mimi
Elle napping with Mimi
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Sweet girl and her baby
Sweet girl and her baby
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Aren't they so sweet when they sleep?!
Aren't they so sweet when they sleep?!
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Sittin' on the cow at Phil's Icehouse
Sittin' on the cow at Phil's Icehouse
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After burgers at Phil's Icehouse
After burgers at Phil's Icehouse
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Unwrapping our new kitchen cart
Unwrapping our new kitchen cart
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Elle playing with the boxes
Elle playing with the boxes
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Elle helped Daddy put together our new kitchen cart.
Elle helped Daddy put together our new kitchen cart.
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My mom's Christmas present to us!
My mom's Christmas present to us!
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Isn't it pretty?
Isn't it pretty?
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the cutting board top
the cutting board top
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Elle's art on our kitchen wall
Elle's art on our kitchen wall
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Art by Elle
Art by Elle
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Art by Elle
Art by Elle
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Art by Elle
Art by Elle
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little Brock!
little Brock!
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Elle hugging Brock
Elle hugging Brock
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She likes to take care of Brock
She likes to take care of Brock
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Elle
Elle
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Brock and Elle
Brock and Elle
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Kisses for Brock
Kisses for Brock
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Elle eating a crepe!
Elle eating a crepe!
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Erin and I taking pics of Laurence making crepes.
Erin and I taking pics of Laurence making crepes.
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Girls Night at Erin's - learning how to make crepes.
Girls Night at Erin's - learning how to make crepes.
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Erin making crepes
Erin making crepes
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Mike putting a record on and Elle being silly with Daddy
Mike putting a record on and Elle being silly with Daddy
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Elle and her Daddy
Elle and her Daddy
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Silly Girl
Silly Girl
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Elle loves the marble maze
Elle loves the marble maze
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Hi Elle!
Hi Elle!
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Playing with Uncle Mike
Playing with Uncle Mike
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The girls
The girls
Erin, Elle, Laurel, Sadie, Laurence - exchange student from Belgium
One of Elle's sleep positions in her carseat
One of Elle's sleep positions in her carseat
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And holding her baby on her lap
And holding her baby on her lap
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Just woke up and going to see Santa!
Just woke up and going to see Santa!
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She didn't want to let go of Mommy!
She didn't want to let go of Mommy!
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Looking at Santa's big bear
Looking at Santa's big bear
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"No, I don't want to sit on his lap!"
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Santa had Mommy sit on his lap first.
Santa had Mommy sit on his lap first.
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See, Elle, he's a nice guy.
See, Elle, he's a nice guy.
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Getting Elle ready and then I leaned out of the pic!
Getting Elle ready and then I leaned out of the pic!
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Bad shot of Elle, but you can see me leaning out!
Bad shot of Elle, but you can see me leaning out!
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Shopping after visiting Santa
Shopping after visiting Santa
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Daddy and his little girl
Daddy and his little girl
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She didn't want to sit still
She didn't want to sit still
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Dancing on top of the present
Dancing on top of the present
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Daddy kisses!
Daddy kisses!
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Mommy's turn for a pic!
Mommy's turn for a pic!
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Daddy and Elle
Daddy and Elle
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She's had it with pictures!!
She's had it with pictures!!
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Elle at the huge tree at the Domain
Elle at the huge tree at the Domain
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Elle looking at her reflection
Elle looking at her reflection
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There she is!
There she is!
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Taking a break at a makeup counter in Macy's!
Taking a break at a makeup counter in Macy's!
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Elle
Elle
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She just wanted to hold that candy cane.
She just wanted to hold that candy cane.
She had no idea what it actually was!! That is the beauty of waiting to introduce her to candy!
At Mangia Pizza with Olivia!
At Mangia Pizza with Olivia!
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Elle and Olivia playing at dinner
Elle and Olivia playing at dinner
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We ran into Erin and Mike downtown!
We ran into Erin and Mike downtown!
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In line for the Trail of Lights shuttle with the Ash's
In line for the Trail of Lights shuttle with the Ash's
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Elle was very patient waiting as long as we did!
Elle was very patient waiting as long as we did!
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the entrance
the entrance
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Entering the Trail of Lights
Entering the Trail of Lights
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Elle and Mommy at the start
Elle and Mommy at the start
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Where the Wild Things Are
Where the Wild Things Are
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Pretty tree of lights
Pretty tree of lights
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And another
And another
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Elle's fave: DORA
Elle's fave: DORA
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Dora, Dora, Dora the Explorer!
Dora, Dora, Dora the Explorer!
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Elle with her glow necklace enjoying the walk
Elle with her glow necklace enjoying the walk
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Fun night
Fun night
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Love the blue lights
Love the blue lights
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Trail of Lights
Trail of Lights
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Mary, Baby Jesus and Joseph
Mary, Baby Jesus and Joseph
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Silly Elle
Silly Elle
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Trail of Lights
Trail of Lights
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Trail of Lights
Trail of Lights
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The Tree after the Trail of Lights
The Tree after the Trail of Lights
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Austin skyline
Austin skyline
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UT tower over the Trail of Lights
UT tower over the Trail of Lights
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Tree at the light tower
Tree at the light tower
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Tree at the light tower
Tree at the light tower
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Our stockings
Our stockings
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Our mantel at Christmas
Our mantel at Christmas
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Celebrating Christmas early with Erin and Mike
Celebrating Christmas early with Erin and Mike
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Elle and Uncle Mike
Elle and Uncle Mike
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Elle with Uncle Mike
Elle with Uncle Mike
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Elle
Elle
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Uncle Mike put together her new cart, Elle and Aunt Em
Uncle Mike put together her new cart, Elle and Aunt Em
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Erin and her Euros for their Paris trip!
Erin and her Euros for their Paris trip!
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Elle and her new shopping cart!
Elle and her new shopping cart!
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Silly Elle
Silly Elle
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Girls hanging out
Girls hanging out
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Elle and Aunt Erin
Elle and Aunt Erin
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Elle and Aunt Erin
Elle and Aunt Erin
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Elle opening more presents
Elle opening more presents
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Presents!
Presents!
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Presents!
Presents!
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What is in there?!
What is in there?!
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She threw everything out until the box was empty
She threw everything out until the box was empty
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What was the gift?!
What was the gift?!
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Elle trying on her new skirt from Aunt Erin
Elle trying on her new skirt from Aunt Erin
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Oh!! A beautiful skirt!
Oh!! A beautiful skirt!
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She had to try it on!
She had to try it on!
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Erin helping Elle try her new skirt on.
Erin helping Elle try her new skirt on.
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She loved her new cart!
She loved her new cart!
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Dove girls
Dove girls
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Elle playing
Elle playing
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She loved her new toys
She loved her new toys
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Wearing her new play earrings from Olivia
Wearing her new play earrings from Olivia
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Our little Diva!
Our little Diva!
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Thanksgiving 2008

Helping Mommy make a pie.
Helping Mommy make a pie.
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Messy in the kitchen on Thanksgiving morn
Messy in the kitchen on Thanksgiving morn
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She had flour all over her!
She had flour all over her!
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Yummmmm! Pies ready to bake.
Yummmmm! Pies ready to bake.
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She bumped her head.
She bumped her head.
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She used the boo-boo bunny on her baby.
She used the boo-boo bunny on her baby.
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Her baby must have a boo-boo too.
Her baby must have a boo-boo too.
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Elle and her baby
Elle and her baby
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Dancing at Nana's
Dancing at Nana's
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Playing with the pumpkins.
Playing with the pumpkins.
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It's heavy.
It's heavy.
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Silly Elle
Silly Elle
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Erin, Kathy, Elle, Emily
Erin, Kathy, Elle, Emily
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Laughing at some old letters Kathy brought.
Laughing at some old letters Kathy brought.
We had written Kathy letters when she was in college and Kathy still had them. They were pretty funny!
Kathy and Elle coloring.
Kathy and Elle coloring.
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Mike and Erin
Mike and Erin
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Mike and Erin... they were going to the UT/A&M game later.
Mike and Erin... they were going to the UT/A&M game later.
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Kathy, Nana, Elle coloring.
Kathy, Nana, Elle coloring.
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Kathy and Laurel
Kathy and Laurel
My Aunt Kathy, mom's youngest sister, visited from Ohio for Thanksgiving. It was so fun to spend time with her!
Sleeping on the way to the next Thanksgiving.
Sleeping on the way to the next Thanksgiving.
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Elle and her PaPaw.
Elle and her PaPaw.
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Kelsey and Brock
Kelsey and Brock
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The girls and Brock!
The girls and Brock!
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Nana and Brock
Nana and Brock
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Sweet pic of Elle!
Sweet pic of Elle!
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Close with Mommy.
Close with Mommy.
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Elle being shy
Elle being shy
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Playing with a mouthful of food.
Playing with a mouthful of food.
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Ellie Belle
Ellie Belle
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Uncle Reed and Elle
Uncle Reed and Elle
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She loved Shelby's huge rubber ducky.
She loved Shelby's huge rubber ducky.
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Elle
Elle
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Elle
Elle
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Elle
Elle
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Elle
Elle
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So cute!
So cute!
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Still playing, and Daddy watching
Still playing, and Daddy watching
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Elle
Elle
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Swing time
Swing time
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Elle
Elle
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Elle and Shelby checking eachother out
Elle and Shelby checking eachother out
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cousins
cousins
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sweet friends!
sweet friends!
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Elle at Carla and Ricky's house
Elle at Carla and Ricky's house
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Playing with Shelby's baby dolls
Playing with Shelby's baby dolls
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Cousins! Elle, Brock, Shelby
Cousins! Elle, Brock, Shelby
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Hard to keep them all still and happy!
Hard to keep them all still and happy!
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Elle was not in the picture mood!
Elle was not in the picture mood!
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But she loved playing with Brock!
But she loved playing with Brock!
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Taking care of Brock!
Taking care of Brock!
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Now she covers Brock
Now she covers Brock
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Love this pic!
Love this pic!
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Always giving Brock his soothie
Always giving Brock his soothie
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Shelby and Brock
Shelby and Brock
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The Woytek Family!
The Woytek Family!
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Elle and Shelby playing outside
Elle and Shelby playing outside
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Playtime
Playtime
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Cute girls
Cute girls
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Reading at home
Reading at home
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Silly Elle
Silly Elle
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Is she picking her nose?!
Is she picking her nose?!
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Erich reads to Elle - and she stays far away!
Erich reads to Elle - and she stays far away!
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Erich was very animated!
Erich was very animated!
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She kept moving in closer to him.
She kept moving in closer to him.
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Very cute!
Very cute!
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Elle loves books, so she thought Erich must have been okay!
Elle loves books, so she thought Erich must have been okay!
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Wearing Emily's shoes!
Wearing Emily's shoes!
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Elle loves big girl shoes.
Elle loves big girl shoes.
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Elle and Uncle Reed-adorable!!
Elle and Uncle Reed-adorable!!
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Elle being silly with her Mommy
Elle being silly with her Mommy
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Shy moment
Shy moment
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Kyle and his mom and her cornacopia made from bread!
Kyle and his mom and her cornacopia made from bread!
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4 generations! and Elle a little upset
4 generations! and Elle a little upset
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Elle with MaMaw's Campfire Girls outfit
Elle with MaMaw's Campfire Girls outfit
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Elle dressing as a Campfire Girl
Elle dressing as a Campfire Girl
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Throw the ball, Elle!
Throw the ball, Elle!
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Daddy kisses
Daddy kisses
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Sleepy Brock
Sleepy Brock
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Elle helping with the soothie again.
Elle helping with the soothie again.
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Trying on Ashley's shoes
Trying on Ashley's shoes
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Elle in Ashley's shoes
Elle in Ashley's shoes
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Brock!
Brock!
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Cutie Pie Nephew!
Cutie Pie Nephew!
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Hi little guy!!
Hi little guy!!
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We love Brock!
We love Brock!
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Buddy and Holly's Couples Shower

The hosts/hostesses and bride and groom!
The hosts/hostesses and bride and groom!
Adam & Keilah Thompson, Paul & Keeli Christiansen, Buddy & Holly Kipp, Kyle & Laurel Woytek, Erich & Rachel Koch
Food and punch
Food and punch
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gorgeous arrangement by Keilah!
gorgeous arrangement by Keilah!
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beautiful flowers by Keilah!
beautiful flowers by Keilah!
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Keeli, Abby, Will
Keeli, Abby, Will
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Some of the parents!
Some of the parents!
Sharon Christiansen, LaNell Kipp, Pat & David Koch, Bob Christiansen
Kyle and his mom, Susan
Kyle and his mom, Susan
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Ryan talking to Holly and her Dad
Ryan talking to Holly and her Dad
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Gary Thompson and George Kipp
Gary Thompson and George Kipp
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Paul, Felix and Casey
Paul, Felix and Casey
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Ben, Ryan, Erich, Buddy, Adam, Keilah
Ben, Ryan, Erich, Buddy, Adam, Keilah
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Thompsons and Kipps
Thompsons and Kipps
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Laurel and April
Laurel and April
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Sisters! Heather and Holly
Sisters! Heather and Holly
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Haven, Sandra, Julie
Haven, Sandra, Julie
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Audrey Thompson and the Barkers
Audrey Thompson and the Barkers
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Mrs. Barker, Ashley and Brock
Mrs. Barker, Ashley and Brock
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Yummy chocolate fountain!
Yummy chocolate fountain!
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April and Haven
April and Haven
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Holly and her bridesmaid, Abby
Holly and her bridesmaid, Abby
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Adam and Felix
Adam and Felix
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Ashley, Brock, April, Keeli
Ashley, Brock, April, Keeli
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Holly and Rachel
Holly and Rachel
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Mr. Barker and Buddy
Mr. Barker and Buddy
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Abby, Holly, Heather
Abby, Holly, Heather
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Erich, Ben and Sandra
Erich, Ben and Sandra
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Holly vs. Buddy!
Holly vs. Buddy!
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Kyle leading the game
Kyle leading the game
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Holly vs. Buddy - it was fun to put them on the spot!!
Holly vs. Buddy - it was fun to put them on the spot!!
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Holly with her prize for winning!
Holly with her prize for winning!
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LOVE this pic of them!!!!!
LOVE this pic of them!!!!!
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I caught a cute quiet moment.
I caught a cute quiet moment.
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Laurel and April
Laurel and April
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Keilah gives Elle her first taste...
Keilah gives Elle her first taste...
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Elle digging into the chocolate mess!
Elle digging into the chocolate mess!
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Making a mess!
Making a mess!
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She was a mess! But had fun!
She was a mess! But had fun!
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Oh. My. Goodness!
Oh. My. Goodness!
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Did we really let her do that?!?!?
Did we really let her do that?!?!?
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I promise she played in it more than she ate it.
I promise she played in it more than she ate it.
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Elle trying out the chocolate fountain after the party!!
Elle trying out the chocolate fountain after the party!!
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Giving Daddy a chocolatey kiss!
Giving Daddy a chocolatey kiss!
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November 2008

At a jewelry party at Beth's
At a jewelry party at Beth's
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Elle had fun looking at the jewelry too!
Elle had fun looking at the jewelry too!
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Beth and Wyatt
Beth and Wyatt
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Hunter and Elle try to share!
Hunter and Elle try to share!
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Elle was very interested in what Hunter was playing.
Elle was very interested in what Hunter was playing.
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Elle wanted to play with Wyatt too
Elle wanted to play with Wyatt too
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Beth and Amy are long-time family friends.
Beth and Amy are long-time family friends.
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Elle giving Wyatt pats on his back.
Elle giving Wyatt pats on his back.
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Cute Wyatt
Cute Wyatt
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Wyatt and Elle
Wyatt and Elle
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Elle scared him by playing peekaboo!
Elle scared him by playing peekaboo!
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She'd squat down and come up
She'd squat down and come up "peekaboo!"
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Patalik and Dove girls
Patalik and Dove girls
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Watching a Longhorn football game!
Watching a Longhorn football game!
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Cheering for the burnt orange!
Cheering for the burnt orange!
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Elle's first french braid!
Elle's first french braid!
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Elle's braid
Elle's braid
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Elle's braid
Elle's braid
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Elle's braid
Elle's braid
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Elle's new kicks!
Elle's new kicks!
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Aren't they cute??
Aren't they cute??
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What is that look all about??!?!
What is that look all about??!?!
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Putting the microphone to her Mimi's mouth!
Putting the microphone to her Mimi's mouth!
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Elle loves to sing
Elle loves to sing "la, la, la, laaaaaaaaa"
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"sshhhhhh"
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Ellie Belle
Ellie Belle
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Elle's dinner date with Evan!
Elle's dinner date with Evan!
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Evan and Elle enjoy their steak and chicken
Evan and Elle enjoy their steak and chicken
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Evan and Elle
Evan and Elle
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Evan and Elle
Evan and Elle
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Evan and Elle
Evan and Elle
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Miss Elle, our little Longhorn
Miss Elle, our little Longhorn
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What is this on my head?
What is this on my head?
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Love the beanie
Love the beanie
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Miss Elle
Miss Elle
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Miss Elle, still sporting her beanie!
Miss Elle, still sporting her beanie!
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Miss Elle
Miss Elle
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I think she was focused on Dora!
I think she was focused on Dora!
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Giggly girl!
Giggly girl!
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Miss Elle
Miss Elle
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Lots of pics in that beanie!!
Lots of pics in that beanie!!
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A little pouty face...
A little pouty face...
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Sitting on her little ledge
Sitting on her little ledge
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Cleaning Rowdy with a wipe
Cleaning Rowdy with a wipe
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Wiping Rowdy's back
Wiping Rowdy's back
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MOPS playdate
MOPS playdate
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Elle's first time in a pit of balls
Elle's first time in a pit of balls
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MOPS playdate at Hoppin' Hippo
MOPS playdate at Hoppin' Hippo
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Climbing up the treehouse
Climbing up the treehouse
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playing dress up at the MOPS playdate
playing dress up at the MOPS playdate
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Playing in the treehouse kitchen.
Playing in the treehouse kitchen.
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tinkerbell
tinkerbell
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Snacktime at MOPS playdate
Snacktime at MOPS playdate
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Examining the paint
Examining the paint
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Wearing my Big Bird tee
Wearing my Big Bird tee
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Getting ready to PAINT!
Getting ready to PAINT!
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Big Bird and Elle
Big Bird and Elle
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Starting her masterpiece
Starting her masterpiece
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Lookin' good!
Lookin' good!
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Dipping her brush in the red paint.
Dipping her brush in the red paint.
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Lookin' good!
Lookin' good!
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Our budding artist at work!
Our budding artist at work!
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Hard at work!
Hard at work!
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Hard at work!
Hard at work!
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Taking over the whole kitchen floor!
Taking over the whole kitchen floor!
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Silly Elle, that's a tired face!
Silly Elle, that's a tired face!
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Where are you going Big Bird!?
Where are you going Big Bird!?
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Hey big girl!
Hey big girl!
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The finished product hanging in our breakfast area.
The finished product hanging in our breakfast area.
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We love having Elle's art up in the house!
We love having Elle's art up in the house!
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Elle's art in the breakfast room.
Elle's art in the breakfast room.
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art by elle
art by elle
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Dove girls at Pappadeaux's
Dove girls at Pappadeaux's
We were out to celebrate Emily and Mom's bdays in November.
Reading to Elle as we wait for our table at Pappadeaux's
Reading to Elle as we wait for our table at Pappadeaux's
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Kyle and Em enjoy oysters
Kyle and Em enjoy oysters
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Both Erin and Em had forgotten to cut off a tag!
Both Erin and Em had forgotten to cut off a tag!
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Candid shot of Kyle
Candid shot of Kyle
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Another candid of Kyle
Another candid of Kyle
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Candid shot of Laurel
Candid shot of Laurel
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Em and I gave Mom the same bday card!!!
Em and I gave Mom the same bday card!!!
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Ellie Belle
Ellie Belle
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Elle knows where Aunt Erin keeps her butterfly plates!
Elle knows where Aunt Erin keeps her butterfly plates!
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Elle claps with her Aunt Emily
Elle claps with her Aunt Emily
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Kyle totally cut off Aunt Em! :) sorry :)
Kyle totally cut off Aunt Em! :) sorry :)
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Elle points out a pic of Tyler on the fridge
Elle points out a pic of Tyler on the fridge
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Laughing
Laughing
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Everyone was telling Elle to go hug Brock!
Everyone was telling Elle to go hug Brock!
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Daddy giving Elle a taste of whipped cream!
Daddy giving Elle a taste of whipped cream!
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Silly times.
Silly times.
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She was so tired she just napped on the couch!
She was so tired she just napped on the couch!
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Elle napping with her Mimi.
Elle napping with her Mimi.
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sweet sleepy face
sweet sleepy face
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She put her Dora stickers all over her legs!
She put her Dora stickers all over her legs!
A toddler's version of body art!

Halloween Activities 2008

On our way to the pumpkin patch.
On our way to the pumpkin patch.
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What's that face for?!?!
What's that face for?!?!
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Not sure what to think about the pumpkins!
Not sure what to think about the pumpkins!
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This was just the start - she didn't want her pic taken!
This was just the start - she didn't want her pic taken!
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Cute.
Cute.
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Such a grown up look!
Such a grown up look!
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Little Ellie Belle
Little Ellie Belle
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Checkin' out the pumpkins
Checkin' out the pumpkins
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All smiles!
All smiles!
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Ew, that one's bumpy!
Ew, that one's bumpy!
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Now she sits on the pumpkin!
Now she sits on the pumpkin!
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Checkin' out the pumpkins.
Checkin' out the pumpkins.
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Checkin' out the pumpkins.
Checkin' out the pumpkins.
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Taking a look at the little gourds.
Taking a look at the little gourds.
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on the go!
on the go!
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Checkin' out the pumpkins.
Checkin' out the pumpkins.
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Shaking her dirty hands.
Shaking her dirty hands.
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What's next.
What's next.
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You want me to do what?
You want me to do what?
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Mommy Daughter shot.
Mommy Daughter shot.
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Smile!
Smile!
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Little squirmy thing!
Little squirmy thing!
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We tried!
We tried!
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Funny girl... look at the camera!
Funny girl... look at the camera!
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Taking a little break.
Taking a little break.
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We must move on.
We must move on.
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Ooooh, check out the wagon!
Ooooh, check out the wagon!
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She wanted her kitty to ride!
She wanted her kitty to ride!
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Pulling her kitty in the wagon.
Pulling her kitty in the wagon.
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Pulling the wagon.
Pulling the wagon.
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Elle gets a ride.
Elle gets a ride.
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She wanted out!
She wanted out!
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Miss Elle was not in the mood for pictures!
Miss Elle was not in the mood for pictures!
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Taking a walk with Daddy.
Taking a walk with Daddy.
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Checking out the pumpkins with Daddy.
Checking out the pumpkins with Daddy.
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Checking out the pumpkins with Daddy.
Checking out the pumpkins with Daddy.
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Pointing at the bumps
Pointing at the bumps
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Holding Daddy's hand.
Holding Daddy's hand.
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Holding Daddy's hand.
Holding Daddy's hand.
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So serious?
So serious?
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Mommy smiles, but Elle still wasn't in the mood for pics!
Mommy smiles, but Elle still wasn't in the mood for pics!
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Our family.
Our family.
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Our family.
Our family.
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Our family.
Our family.
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Our family.
Our family.
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She liked the bumpy ones!
She liked the bumpy ones!
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Pumpkin Patch 2008
Pumpkin Patch 2008
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It's little like Elle!
It's little like Elle!
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She chased the little one as it rolled!
She chased the little one as it rolled!
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Chasing the little one!
Chasing the little one!
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Stopping to pick it up.
Stopping to pick it up.
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Checking out the scarecrow.
Checking out the scarecrow.
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A little lonely one.
A little lonely one.
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Another bumpy one!
Another bumpy one!
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Lots of different textures!
Lots of different textures!
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Pumpkin wanted a kiss???
Pumpkin wanted a kiss???
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oooh a tree!
oooh a tree!
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Kissing a strange gourd.
Kissing a strange gourd.
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This one made her laugh!
This one made her laugh!
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Taking it all in.
Taking it all in.
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Mr. No-Face Scarecrow... kinda strange.
Mr. No-Face Scarecrow... kinda strange.
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Elle and her little pumpkin.
Elle and her little pumpkin.
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Elle and her little pumpkin.
Elle and her little pumpkin.
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Smiles.
Smiles.
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Lifting her little pumpkin.
Lifting her little pumpkin.
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Cute.
Cute.
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Cuter.
Cuter.
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hhhmmmmpphhhh
hhhmmmmpphhhh
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Don't drop it!
Don't drop it!
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Oh no, hold on!
Oh no, hold on!
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And she drops it...
And she drops it...
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That was fun.
That was fun.
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Time to carve our pumpkin.
Time to carve our pumpkin.
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She helped pull out the seeds and gooey junk.
She helped pull out the seeds and gooey junk.
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Helping Mommy clean out the pumpkin.
Helping Mommy clean out the pumpkin.
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What's in there?
What's in there?
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What's in there?
What's in there?
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yucky!
yucky!
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Pumpkin Carving Fun
Pumpkin Carving Fun
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Clapping, Having Fun
Clapping, Having Fun
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Cleaning out the pumpkin
Cleaning out the pumpkin
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Are we done yet?
Are we done yet?
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She was a good helper!
She was a good helper!
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She grabbed handfuls and put them in the bowl.
She grabbed handfuls and put them in the bowl.
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What is this slimy stuff?
What is this slimy stuff?
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Elle, don't fall in!
Elle, don't fall in!
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Reaching in.
Reaching in.
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Cleaning out the pumpkin.
Cleaning out the pumpkin.
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She was proud of herself!
She was proud of herself!
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E for Elle
E for Elle
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Checking it out!
Checking it out!
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Elle loved her E pumpkin.
Elle loved her E pumpkin.
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Daddy did a good job!!
Daddy did a good job!!
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And her little pumpkin too.
And her little pumpkin too.
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E for Elle
E for Elle
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Kisses for her pumpkin.
Kisses for her pumpkin.
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Lots of love!
Lots of love!
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Ellie Hugs!
Ellie Hugs!
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Hugs are the BEST!
Hugs are the BEST!
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playing with Jason and bubbles
playing with Jason and bubbles
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Jason is our neighbor kindergartener
Jason is our neighbor kindergartener
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Bubbles!!!!!!!
Bubbles!!!!!!!
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Love the emotion on her face!
Love the emotion on her face!
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chasing bubbles
chasing bubbles
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waiting for and catching the bubbles
waiting for and catching the bubbles
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Kyle's patient gave her the bubble maker
Kyle's patient gave her the bubble maker
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fun outside with the bubbles
fun outside with the bubbles
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fun outside with the bubbles
fun outside with the bubbles
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those are some big bubbles
those are some big bubbles
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eagerly awaiting each one
eagerly awaiting each one
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POP! the bubbles
POP! the bubbles
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at first, she didn't want to wear that costume!
at first, she didn't want to wear that costume!
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getting ready Halloween morning
getting ready Halloween morning
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she still wasn't too sure!
she still wasn't too sure!
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at the RR Halloween Fest at the park with Finley
at the RR Halloween Fest at the park with Finley
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Finley the Bee and Dorothy
Finley the Bee and Dorothy
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Carson the Monkey
Carson the Monkey
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the kids at the park
the kids at the park
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Finley and Amanda
Finley and Amanda
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Dorothy and Toto
Dorothy and Toto
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sometimes even Dorothy picks her nose! :)
sometimes even Dorothy picks her nose! :)
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FRIENDS!
FRIENDS!
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they are TOO CUTE!!!!!
they are TOO CUTE!!!!!
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which game should we go play next?
which game should we go play next?
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Laurel and Elle
Laurel and Elle
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it was a fun morning!
it was a fun morning!
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Elle played a few games!
Elle played a few games!
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Elle playing another game
Elle playing another game
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Dr. Suess themed Halloween Fest - cute!
Dr. Suess themed Halloween Fest - cute!
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Elle walking around the festival
Elle walking around the festival
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We surprised Daddy at the office!
We surprised Daddy at the office!
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Carson, Kelly, Finley, Amanda taking a break!
Carson, Kelly, Finley, Amanda taking a break!
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We made his day!!
We made his day!!
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Megan and Katy read to Elle
Megan and Katy read to Elle
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IMG_5858.JPG
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Megan, Dorothy and Katy
Megan, Dorothy and Katy
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Waiting for Aunt Emily
Waiting for Aunt Emily
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Waiting for Aunt Emily
Waiting for Aunt Emily
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posing with her E pumpkin
posing with her E pumpkin
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funny faces
funny faces
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Dorothy kisses
Dorothy kisses
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Dorothy and her pumpkin
Dorothy and her pumpkin
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smiles!
smiles!
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i told Elle to give kisses, Aunt Emily did too!
i told Elle to give kisses, Aunt Emily did too!
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All the E's: Em, Erin, Elle
All the E's: Em, Erin, Elle
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Trying on Nana's fish hat
Trying on Nana's fish hat
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Nana was a fish for Halloween
Nana was a fish for Halloween
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Love it!
Love it!
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Waiting for Evan at the church festival
Waiting for Evan at the church festival
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Waiting for Evan
Waiting for Evan
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Elle and Evan at the church festival
Elle and Evan at the church festival
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Elle playing more games
Elle playing more games
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great job, Elle!
great job, Elle!
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she was proud... and got some candy
she was proud... and got some candy
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candy for me?!!? she had no idea what it was.
candy for me?!!? she had no idea what it was.
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Daddy helps Elle dress the big dolls
Daddy helps Elle dress the big dolls
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fun!!
fun!!
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Elle watching the big girls
Elle watching the big girls
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Elle, Laurel, Leah, Evan
Elle, Laurel, Leah, Evan
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holding Mommy's hand
holding Mommy's hand
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dinner on Halloween night.
dinner on Halloween night.
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She loves the recorder at her MaMaw and PaPaw's.
She loves the recorder at her MaMaw and PaPaw's.
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The cutest Dorothy EVER!!!!!!!!!!!
The cutest Dorothy EVER!!!!!!!!!!!
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LOVE!!!!!!!!!!
LOVE!!!!!!!!!!
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E for Elle
E for Elle
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E for Elle
E for Elle
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looking at the candle inside
looking at the candle inside
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what a fun and busy Halloween
what a fun and busy Halloween
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no more pics please!
no more pics please!
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cutie patootie!
cutie patootie!
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Halloween 2008
Halloween 2008
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giggles!
giggles!
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Dorothy - thanks for the costume Keeli!!!!!
Dorothy - thanks for the costume Keeli!!!!!
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Trip to Houston to Meet BROCK!!

Uncle Wade with Elle on the hotel phone
Uncle Wade with Elle on the hotel phone
The first thing she wanted to do in the hotel room was pick up the phone!
Elle calling for room service!
Elle calling for room service!
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Precious pic of Elle and her Daddy!
Precious pic of Elle and her Daddy!
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I was jumping on the bed making her laugh!
I was jumping on the bed making her laugh!
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She was having a ball!!!
She was having a ball!!!
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Playful little Ellie... and my toes.
Playful little Ellie... and my toes.
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Tickle Monster!
Tickle Monster!
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Playing with Daddy in the hotel
Playing with Daddy in the hotel
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Cute!
Cute!
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Elle was hitting her Daddy.
Elle was hitting her Daddy.
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Elle watched Dora on the laptop in the hotel!
Elle watched Dora on the laptop in the hotel!
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Uncle Kyle holds Brock for the first time.
Uncle Kyle holds Brock for the first time.
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Newborn Brock
Newborn Brock
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Uncle Kyle and Brock
Uncle Kyle and Brock
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Uncle Wade and Brock
Uncle Wade and Brock
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Sweet kisses.
Sweet kisses.
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Baby Brock
Baby Brock
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So kissable.
So kissable.
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Aunt Laurel holds Brock for the first time.
Aunt Laurel holds Brock for the first time.
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Staring at the beautiful newborn.
Staring at the beautiful newborn.
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So sweet.
So sweet.
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Elle had her first boo boo on her forehead!
Elle had her first boo boo on her forehead!
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Elle and her breakfast bar.
Elle and her breakfast bar.
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Elle reading her book at the hotel
Elle reading her book at the hotel
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Silly girl
Silly girl
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Looking in the hotel mirror.
Looking in the hotel mirror.
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Being a little ham for the camera.
Being a little ham for the camera.
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Momma's girl!
Momma's girl!
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She wanted some body splash!
She wanted some body splash!
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Kyle's pic at Minute Maid Park
Kyle's pic at Minute Maid Park
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Elle at Minute Maid Park
Elle at Minute Maid Park
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Sweet profile
Sweet profile
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Sittin' like a little girl
Sittin' like a little girl
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The sun was bright.
The sun was bright.
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Kyle's pic
Kyle's pic
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The train at Minute Maid
The train at Minute Maid
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Kyle's pic - Bagwell and Biggio statues
Kyle's pic - Bagwell and Biggio statues
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Elle didn't want to ride, she wanted to push!
Elle didn't want to ride, she wanted to push!
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at Minute Maid Park
at Minute Maid Park
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Kyle and Wade at Minute Maid Park
Kyle and Wade at Minute Maid Park
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Sleepy girl
Sleepy girl
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Peacefully asleep at the hotel
Peacefully asleep at the hotel
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Brock now at his own home!
Brock now at his own home!
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Elle's first kiss for Brock!
Elle's first kiss for Brock!
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Kyle, Elle and Brock
Kyle, Elle and Brock
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Elle is learning that Brock is her baby cousin
Elle is learning that Brock is her baby cousin
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That's sweet!
That's sweet!
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Kisses
Kisses
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Kissing Cousins!
Kissing Cousins!
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Brock - Cute As A Button!
Brock - Cute As A Button!
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Proud Daddy Ryan!
Proud Daddy Ryan!
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Proud Daddy and his Son!
Proud Daddy and his Son!
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His eyes!
His eyes!
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Elle wanted to be close to Brock!
Elle wanted to be close to Brock!
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More kisses
More kisses
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And maybe some more?
And maybe some more?
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Looking closely at the real baby!
Looking closely at the real baby!
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She wanted to feel his ear.
She wanted to feel his ear.
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And she went in to hold his hand.
And she went in to hold his hand.
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Elle LOVES Brock
Elle LOVES Brock
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Watching some football with the boys
Watching some football with the boys
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Having a laugh with Uncle Ryan
Having a laugh with Uncle Ryan
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Proud Momma Ashley
Proud Momma Ashley
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Elle had her shoes AND Uncle Wade's shoes on at the same time
Elle had her shoes AND Uncle Wade's shoes on at the same time
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She liked it and then wanted them OFF!
She liked it and then wanted them OFF!
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We were all laughing at little Big Feet!
We were all laughing at little Big Feet!
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Uncle Ryan helping her take them off!
Uncle Ryan helping her take them off!
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Sweet pic of newborn Brock
Sweet pic of newborn Brock
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Little smile!
Little smile!
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Brock looks up at his Aunt Emily
Brock looks up at his Aunt Emily
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At first Elle didn't like me to hold Brock.
At first Elle didn't like me to hold Brock.
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Brock asleep on me - love it!
Brock asleep on me - love it!
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He's precious!
He's precious!
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Little bundle of LOVE
Little bundle of LOVE
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His teeny tiny feet
His teeny tiny feet
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October 2008

Elle and her Nana
Elle and her Nana
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Elle dancing with her new toy
Elle dancing with her new toy
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Trying on her new ruby slippers.
Trying on her new ruby slippers.
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Ruby slippers for our little Dorothy!
Ruby slippers for our little Dorothy!
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Elle LOVES her new shoes.
Elle LOVES her new shoes.
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Playing in the birdbath.
Playing in the birdbath.
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LOVE the red glitter shoes!!!
LOVE the red glitter shoes!!!
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Playing with the mulch.
Playing with the mulch.
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What's in there??
What's in there??
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On her tip toes.
On her tip toes.
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Picking out her supplements after dinner.
Picking out her supplements after dinner.
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Elle takes fish oil and a multi-vitamin.
Elle takes fish oil and a multi-vitamin.
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Elle's supplements.
Elle's supplements.
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Does your kitchen ever look like this?!?!
Does your kitchen ever look like this?!?!
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Tasting jello for the first time.
Tasting jello for the first time.
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Yummmmmmm
Yummmmmmm
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Wearing her princess clip-on earrings.
Wearing her princess clip-on earrings.
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What is this on my ear?!
What is this on my ear?!
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Opening her Halloween package from Nanee!
Opening her Halloween package from Nanee!
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A new pumpkin bag from Nanee.
A new pumpkin bag from Nanee.
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She had fun!
She had fun!
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Trying on her new Halloween shirt from Nanee.
Trying on her new Halloween shirt from Nanee.
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She liked all the animals on the shirt.
She liked all the animals on the shirt.
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Playtime
Playtime
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Silly girl!
Silly girl!
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Yum - Texanwiches!!!!
Yum - Texanwiches!!!!
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At the park on a hot October day!
At the park on a hot October day!
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Elle Kathryn
Elle Kathryn
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Pretty sunrays in the trees.
Pretty sunrays in the trees.
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Exploring the park.
Exploring the park.
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She's off.
She's off.
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Elle Kathryn
Elle Kathryn
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Playing with Daddy at our picnic.
Playing with Daddy at our picnic.
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Yummy lunch.
Yummy lunch.
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She has a mouthful.
She has a mouthful.
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Mommy LOVES Elle
Mommy LOVES Elle
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LOVE her!!!!!
LOVE her!!!!!
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Elle's sweet kisses.
Elle's sweet kisses.
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Fun times.
Fun times.
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She loves running around outside.
She loves running around outside.
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Cutie in her little halter tanktop.
Cutie in her little halter tanktop.
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She was chasing the birds.
She was chasing the birds.
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Daddy and Elle
Daddy and Elle
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Fun on Daddy's shoulders
Fun on Daddy's shoulders
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Elle and Daddy
Elle and Daddy
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Going down the slide with Mommy
Going down the slide with Mommy
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WEEEEEEEE!
WEEEEEEEE!
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Swingtime fun
Swingtime fun
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Fun at the park
Fun at the park
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Silly Evan and Elle!
Silly Evan and Elle!
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Serious Evan and Elle.
Serious Evan and Elle.
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Heather and Holly at her Bachelorette Party
Heather and Holly at her Bachelorette Party
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Elle playing in the dirt.
Elle playing in the dirt.
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Picking up sticks
Picking up sticks
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She's holding her Dorothy doll.
She's holding her Dorothy doll.
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Contemplating what to do next.
Contemplating what to do next.
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Rocking her babydoll.
Rocking her babydoll.
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Now pushing her babydoll in the rocker.
Now pushing her babydoll in the rocker.
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Elle in her Halloween crocs.
Elle in her Halloween crocs.
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Clapping.
Clapping.
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Thinking.
Thinking.
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Elle and Finley
Elle and Finley
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Elle trying on Finley's princess shoes
Elle trying on Finley's princess shoes
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Miss Finley driving her car.
Miss Finley driving her car.
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Elle opens the door b/c she wants a turn
Elle opens the door b/c she wants a turn
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Finley wants kisses.
Finley wants kisses.
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Finley and Elle
Finley and Elle
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Happy Elle!
Happy Elle!
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Love this pic.
Love this pic.
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Elle Kathryn
Elle Kathryn
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Such a little girl - not a baby anymore!
Such a little girl - not a baby anymore!
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Showing a little belly.
Showing a little belly.
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She loves to look through photo albums.
She loves to look through photo albums.
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Looking at pics of herself as a baby!
Looking at pics of herself as a baby!
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She LOVES to go outside to play!
She LOVES to go outside to play!
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Big step up!
Big step up!
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Stopping to smell the flowers.
Stopping to smell the flowers.
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Looking at the tiny flower she pulled off the plant.
Looking at the tiny flower she pulled off the plant.
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Naptime!
Naptime!
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Sleeping so sweetly with her baby.
Sleeping so sweetly with her baby.
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She loves her babies... or mimi's as she calls them.
She loves her babies... or mimi's as she calls them.
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She was ready to GO!
She was ready to GO!
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Vamanos!!!
Vamanos!!!
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Snacktime - yummy banana.
Snacktime - yummy banana.
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Elle playing on Uncle Mike's piano.
Elle playing on Uncle Mike's piano.
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Reaching up to touch the piano keys.
Reaching up to touch the piano keys.
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Snacktime at Uncle Mike and Aunt Erin's
Snacktime at Uncle Mike and Aunt Erin's
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Elle helping put Henry's socks on.
Elle helping put Henry's socks on.
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Singing with Lindsey to Henry.
Singing with Lindsey to Henry.
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Elle swaddling her babydoll.
Elle swaddling her babydoll.
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Elle takes care of her baby with Lindsey
Elle takes care of her baby with Lindsey
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Rolling all over the couch
Rolling all over the couch
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Silly girl after her bath
Silly girl after her bath
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I love this one.
I love this one.
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Looking down at her baby.
Looking down at her baby.
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Such a sweet mommy to her Mimi
Such a sweet mommy to her Mimi
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Sweet and innocent
Sweet and innocent
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Elle still loves her baths
Elle still loves her baths
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Hey girl
Hey girl
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Drying off Mimi who took a bath too.
Drying off Mimi who took a bath too.
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Laurel, Melissa, Sarah at Kristine's wedding
Laurel, Melissa, Sarah at Kristine's wedding
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Gorgeous flower arrangements at Kristine's wedding
Gorgeous flower arrangements at Kristine's wedding
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Kristine and Mark's reception at Lakeway Resort
Kristine and Mark's reception at Lakeway Resort
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The new Mr. and Mrs. Mark Martinez
The new Mr. and Mrs. Mark Martinez
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Mark and Kristine entering the reception
Mark and Kristine entering the reception
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Beautiful wedding cake
Beautiful wedding cake
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Groom's cake
Groom's cake
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High school friends-Laurel, Sarah, Kristine, Melissa
High school friends-Laurel, Sarah, Kristine, Melissa
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Former McNeil Majestics too! Laurel, Sarah, Kristine, Melissa, Sarah
Former McNeil Majestics too! Laurel, Sarah, Kristine, Melissa, Sarah
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Kyle and Laurel
Kyle and Laurel
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First Dance
First Dance
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First Dance
First Dance
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Father/Daughter Dance
Father/Daughter Dance
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Laurel and Sarah
Laurel and Sarah
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Kristine's Bridal Portrait - love it!
Kristine's Bridal Portrait - love it!
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Dancing in her BOO shirt
Dancing in her BOO shirt
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Looking at her book of nursery rhymes.
Looking at her book of nursery rhymes.
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Curious Elle - what to do next.
Curious Elle - what to do next.
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Dancing at breakfast.
Dancing at breakfast.
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Eating her breakfast
Eating her breakfast
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Elle's first time in a bounce house
Elle's first time in a bounce house
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Luke and Elle at MOPS playgroup
Luke and Elle at MOPS playgroup
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Elle and Erin dance to the music
Elle and Erin dance to the music
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Elle tells Tyler
Elle tells Tyler "ssshhhhh"
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Elle loves Tyler
Elle loves Tyler
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Tyler loves Elle too
Tyler loves Elle too
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Playful
Playful
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With Aunt Em and Aunt Erin
With Aunt Em and Aunt Erin
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Finding a song on the iTouch
Finding a song on the iTouch
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Having fun
Having fun
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Erin and Elle
Erin and Elle
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Where's the music?
Where's the music?
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Where's the music?
Where's the music?
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Black cat Halloween shirt from Aunt Erin
Black cat Halloween shirt from Aunt Erin
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She's probably watching Dora
She's probably watching Dora
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Pushing her new stroller.
Pushing her new stroller.
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Taking Mimi for a walk.
Taking Mimi for a walk.
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Taking Mimi for a walk.
Taking Mimi for a walk.
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She loves to push her stroller.
She loves to push her stroller.
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Greeting Daddy when he gets home from work.
Greeting Daddy when he gets home from work.
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Daddy wants a big hug!
Daddy wants a big hug!
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Daddy kisses.
Daddy kisses.
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Tell me about your day.
Tell me about your day.
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Elle picks out her supplements.
Elle picks out her supplements.
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She gets excited to take her supplements after each meal.
She gets excited to take her supplements after each meal.
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Grabbing her fish oil capsule.
Grabbing her fish oil capsule.
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Chillin' with Daddy.
Chillin' with Daddy.
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Looks comfy!
Looks comfy!
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Fun with Aunt Em at the UT Tailgate.
Fun with Aunt Em at the UT Tailgate.
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Napping with Aunt Emily after the UT Tailgate.
Napping with Aunt Emily after the UT Tailgate.
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Lounging on the top of the couch.
Lounging on the top of the couch.
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Pretending to go Night Night.
Pretending to go Night Night.
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Putting sunglasses on top of her head.
Putting sunglasses on top of her head.
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Lookin' good!
Lookin' good!
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Petting Ruby.
Petting Ruby.
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The view over our back fence - goats!
The view over our back fence - goats!
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Road Trip to Arlington/Grapevine - Sept 2008

Brian sitting in the bullpen
Brian sitting in the bullpen
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We sat behind the bullpen in Friday's game
We sat behind the bullpen in Friday's game
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Josh Hamilton
Josh Hamilton
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Having a snack.
Having a snack.
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Elle and Finley
Elle and Finley
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#1 FAN!!
#1 FAN!!
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Elle and Finley play at the ballpark
Elle and Finley play at the ballpark
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Having fun with the foam finger
Having fun with the foam finger
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Brian Gordon #52
Brian Gordon #52
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The new Cowboys stadium
The new Cowboys stadium
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Buddy, Rachel, Wade and Elle
Buddy, Rachel, Wade and Elle
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Elle with her Uncle Wade
Elle with her Uncle Wade
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Brian in the bullpen
Brian in the bullpen
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Brian doing some stretches in the bullpen
Brian doing some stretches in the bullpen
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Ballpark in Arlington
Ballpark in Arlington
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Being silly at the Ballpark
Being silly at the Ballpark
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Kyle, Elle, Wade
Kyle, Elle, Wade
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Trying on Buddy's hat
Trying on Buddy's hat
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Go Rangers!
Go Rangers!
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Silly girl entertaining us during a long game.
Silly girl entertaining us during a long game.
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We sat way up there for Saturday's game.
We sat way up there for Saturday's game.
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The view from up there.
The view from up there.
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Family pic at the ballpark
Family pic at the ballpark
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Watching fireworks
Watching fireworks
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Fireworks after the game
Fireworks after the game
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Elle hung on tight.
Elle hung on tight.
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Under the fireworks
Under the fireworks
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The Ballpark
The Ballpark
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Fireworks at the Ballpark
Fireworks at the Ballpark
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Walking back to the car
Walking back to the car
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Brian rocking sleepy Elle
Brian rocking sleepy Elle
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Elle pretending to go Night-Night
Elle pretending to go Night-Night
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Elle and Finley playing at the hotel
Elle and Finley playing at the hotel
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Elle and Rachel's dogs!
Elle and Rachel's dogs!
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Loving on Revielle - uh oh!
Loving on Revielle - uh oh!
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Melissa and Maren
Melissa and Maren
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Miss Maren Joy Darst
Miss Maren Joy Darst
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Meeting Maren for the first time
Meeting Maren for the first time
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Dylan reading to Elle
Dylan reading to Elle
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Dylan riding his Kawasaki
Dylan riding his Kawasaki
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vroom vroom
vroom vroom
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Elle testing out the Kawasaki
Elle testing out the Kawasaki
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How about a ride together?!
How about a ride together?!
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Dylan and Elle
Dylan and Elle
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I think Elle's had enough!
I think Elle's had enough!
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A turn in Dylan's swing
A turn in Dylan's swing
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Miss Elle
Miss Elle
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Dylan and Elle
Dylan and Elle
Look at how hard Elle is squeezing Dylan's poor leg! He was probably thinking "get off me girl!"
Cutest pic ever! Dylan and Elle
Cutest pic ever! Dylan and Elle
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Dylan and Elle
Dylan and Elle
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Derek was making them laugh
Derek was making them laugh
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Trying to stand up in the chair
Trying to stand up in the chair
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Birthday Buddies! 4/20/07
Birthday Buddies! 4/20/07
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Cute smiles!
Cute smiles!
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Dylan and Elle
Dylan and Elle
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Dylan and Elle
Dylan and Elle
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Happy Kids!
Happy Kids!
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Elle giving the dog a kiss
Elle giving the dog a kiss
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Miss Elle
Miss Elle
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Ellie Kat
Ellie Kat
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Sweet Elle
Sweet Elle
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Our blue-eyed babies
Our blue-eyed babies
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Melissa and Dylan
Melissa and Dylan
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Melissa, Dylan, Elle, Laurel
Melissa, Dylan, Elle, Laurel
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Sweet goodbye kisses
Sweet goodbye kisses
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Just too sweet!
Just too sweet!
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September 2008

Bevo Kisses!
Bevo Kisses!
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She loves her huge white rabbit.
She loves her huge white rabbit.
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Playing upstairs.
Playing upstairs.
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Elle making silly faces!
Elle making silly faces!
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Elle coming down the stairs
Elle coming down the stairs
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HI!
HI!
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Up, down, up, down... is how she comes down the stairs.
Up, down, up, down... is how she comes down the stairs.
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Almost down.
Almost down.
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Bathtime!
Bathtime!
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Loves to fill (and dump) her bucket.
Loves to fill (and dump) her bucket.
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She loves bathtime.
She loves bathtime.
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Trying to get a shot of us in the mirror.
Trying to get a shot of us in the mirror.
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Playtime after her bath.
Playtime after her bath.
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I love her hair!
I love her hair!
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Time for a swim!
Time for a swim!
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She looks so grown up!!
She looks so grown up!!
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Toys in the mouth, of course.
Toys in the mouth, of course.
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My beautiful girl.
My beautiful girl.
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Glimmer in the water.
Glimmer in the water.
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Fun in the Water
Fun in the Water
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How I Eat Applesauce:
How I Eat Applesauce:
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Pretty good with a spoon, eh?
Pretty good with a spoon, eh?
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Yum
Yum
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Holding her gift from Daddy's NYC Trip
Holding her gift from Daddy's NYC Trip
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Lovin' her new NYC Poodle Purse
Lovin' her new NYC Poodle Purse
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Sweet gift from Daddy
Sweet gift from Daddy
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She fell on her lip, if you look closely...
She fell on her lip, if you look closely...
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Family of shoes by the door.
Family of shoes by the door.
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close up!
close up!
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Looking at her baby pictures!
Looking at her baby pictures!
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Sweet baby Elle
Sweet baby Elle
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Just another angle
Just another angle
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Reading her books
Reading her books
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There you can see her red, fat lip!
There you can see her red, fat lip!
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And, here too...
And, here too...
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Elle loves to get in and empty out her toy box
Elle loves to get in and empty out her toy box
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She throws all the toys out!
She throws all the toys out!
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CUTIE
CUTIE
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All done! Project Complete.
All done! Project Complete.
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Tired Ellie
Tired Ellie
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Sleepyhead
Sleepyhead
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Cash, he stayed over for a week
Cash, he stayed over for a week
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Our little Cowgirl
Our little Cowgirl
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Elle loves Cash!
Elle loves Cash!
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Sweet friends.
Sweet friends.
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Her new favorite spot.
Her new favorite spot.
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awwwww
awwwww
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love, love, love this pic
love, love, love this pic
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HUGS
HUGS
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The sweetest dog ever! And sweetest girl too!
The sweetest dog ever! And sweetest girl too!
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She climbed all over him.
She climbed all over him.
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awwwww
awwwww
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BFF
BFF
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KISSES!!!!!!
KISSES!!!!!!
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More playtime with Cash
More playtime with Cash
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Going up the stairs.
Going up the stairs.
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Elle
Elle
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so kissable
so kissable
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Elle and Evan at his 2nd Birthday Party
Elle and Evan at his 2nd Birthday Party
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Elle and birthday boy, Evan
Elle and birthday boy, Evan
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Hula Hoop Fun
Hula Hoop Fun
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Evan is 2!!
Evan is 2!!
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It's choo choo story time! Evan's 2nd BDay
It's choo choo story time! Evan's 2nd BDay
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Elle listening closely.
Elle listening closely.
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In the middle of it all.
In the middle of it all.
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Evan's choo choo birthday party
Evan's choo choo birthday party
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Awesome cupcake cake
Awesome cupcake cake
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Baby doll bath time
Baby doll bath time
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Having some fun outside.
Having some fun outside.
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Her baby was dirty and needed a bath!
Her baby was dirty and needed a bath!
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Soap Time
Soap Time
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Rub a dub dub
Rub a dub dub
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Putting baby in the towel.
Putting baby in the towel.
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She's such a good Momma to her baby dolls.
She's such a good Momma to her baby dolls.
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Dry the baby now
Dry the baby now
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Elle and Olivia
Elle and Olivia
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Baby Elle
Baby Elle
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Showing Olivia how it works.
Showing Olivia how it works.
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Smooooooch!
Smooooooch!
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Kisses for Olivia
Kisses for Olivia
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Give her hugs!
Give her hugs!
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Elle Kathryn
Elle Kathryn
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Miss Olivia Ash
Miss Olivia Ash
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Friends
Friends
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She's silly sometimes!
She's silly sometimes!
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She likes to look through her legs!
She likes to look through her legs!
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close up, with a messy face
close up, with a messy face
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She loves sitting in the rocker.
She loves sitting in the rocker.
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Thirsty
Thirsty
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Brushin' her hair
Brushin' her hair
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She was trying to pull her diaper off and gave up.
She was trying to pull her diaper off and gave up.
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Fun pig tails
Fun pig tails
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Lovin the fun hair-dos
Lovin the fun hair-dos
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Elle
Elle
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Elle
Elle
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Admiring her cars.
Admiring her cars.
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Carrying her new purse.
Carrying her new purse.
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"oooh, what does Ma-maw have for me?"
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fun gifts from Mexico
fun gifts from Mexico
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Checking out her bracelet
Checking out her bracelet
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love the Mexican dress!
love the Mexican dress!
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Let's go play in my room.
Let's go play in my room.
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Playing in her room
Playing in her room
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Her first braid!
Her first braid!
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Pushing the truck at her grandparents.
Pushing the truck at her grandparents.
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Playing with pool toys inside!
Playing with pool toys inside!
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Funny Girl
Funny Girl
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In Aunt Erin's classroom
In Aunt Erin's classroom
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Computer Nerd ;)
Computer Nerd ;)
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Hanging out in the green chair
Hanging out in the green chair
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Too much fun!
Too much fun!
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Aunt Emily, Elle, Aunt Erin at their school
Aunt Emily, Elle, Aunt Erin at their school
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Aunt Erin, aka Mrs. Harnisch, and Elle
Aunt Erin, aka Mrs. Harnisch, and Elle
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Elle loves the classrooms and hallways!
Elle loves the classrooms and hallways!
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Aunt Emily, aka Ms. Dove, and Elle
Aunt Emily, aka Ms. Dove, and Elle
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After school fun!
After school fun!
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Sittin' pretty at Aunt Em's apartment.
Sittin' pretty at Aunt Em's apartment.
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Running around Aunt Em's apartment
Running around Aunt Em's apartment
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Petting Em's cat, Lucy
Petting Em's cat, Lucy
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Checking out the kitty cat
Checking out the kitty cat
IMG_5180.JPG 2008-09-26
Kisses!
Kisses!
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Aunt Emily loves Elle!
Aunt Emily loves Elle!
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Elle loves Aunt Emily!
Elle loves Aunt Emily!
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Where I found Elle!
Where I found Elle!
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Elle was in heaven!
Elle was in heaven!
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Playing with Aunt Em's jewelry
Playing with Aunt Em's jewelry
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Elle's 1st Football Game
Elle's 1st Football Game
IMG_5192.JPG 2008-09-27
Stony Point vs. Westwood
Stony Point vs. Westwood
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High school football - Friday fun!!
High school football - Friday fun!!
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Elle had so much fun!
Elle had so much fun!
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She entertained everyone around us too!
She entertained everyone around us too!
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She often makes this silly face.
She often makes this silly face.
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Rah, rah, rah!!
Rah, rah, rah!!
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Elle was the best cheerleader there!
Elle was the best cheerleader there!
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She loved this pom-pom!
She loved this pom-pom!
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Ellie Belle
Ellie Belle
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So much fun!
So much fun!
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Tailgating with Leslie
Tailgating with Leslie
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Our little longhorn
Our little longhorn
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Yummy orange cupcake!
Yummy orange cupcake!
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Sweet stuff!
Sweet stuff!
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tasty treat
tasty treat
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Elle and Maddie (Leslie's cousin's daughter)
Elle and Maddie (Leslie's cousin's daughter)
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Texas Tailgating!
Texas Tailgating!
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August 2008

Girly girl... playing with my purse.
Girly girl... playing with my purse.
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Waiting for Daddy.
Waiting for Daddy.
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Bye Bye
Bye Bye
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Trying on her Cowboy Hat
Trying on her Cowboy Hat
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Giddyup
Giddyup
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Fun times
Fun times
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She loves wearing hats to play
She loves wearing hats to play
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Cowgirl Elle
Cowgirl Elle
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Dressing up in her boots!
Dressing up in her boots!
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Now she had to wear the hat and boots!
Now she had to wear the hat and boots!
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Get this thing off me!
Get this thing off me!
IMG_4499.JPG 2008-07-23
Sweet Dreams
Sweet Dreams
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Good Night Sweetheart!
Good Night Sweetheart!
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Elle sipping her almond milk
Elle sipping her almond milk
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Good Morning!!
Good Morning!!
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Mary Jane and Keilah - Lake Austin
Mary Jane and Keilah - Lake Austin
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Keilah and Elle - Lake Austin
Keilah and Elle - Lake Austin
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Our driver, Elle!
Our driver, Elle!
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Elle enjoying our summer evening cruise
Elle enjoying our summer evening cruise
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Hot summer night
Hot summer night
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Keilah helping Elle with her lifejacket
Keilah helping Elle with her lifejacket
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More? More what?
More? More what?
IMG_4516.JPG 2008-08-02
Elle and her Daddy - Lake Austin
Elle and her Daddy - Lake Austin
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Superwoman Elle and her Daddy - Lake Austin
Superwoman Elle and her Daddy - Lake Austin
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Elle at Hula Hut
Elle at Hula Hut
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Elle at breakfast
Elle at breakfast
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Elle loves her own table!
Elle loves her own table!
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Elle also loves straws!
Elle also loves straws!
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My sisters and I had this same table when we were little!
My sisters and I had this same table when we were little!
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Making a mess in the kitchen
Making a mess in the kitchen
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She loves the tupperware cupboard!
She loves the tupperware cupboard!
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Late dinner after her bath
Late dinner after her bath
IMG_4531.JPG 2008-08-03
Little piggies
Little piggies
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mmmmmmmmmmmmmm
mmmmmmmmmmmmmm
IMG_4534.JPG 2008-08-03
cheese :)
cheese :)
IMG_4533.JPG 2008-08-03
Pretty sky at sunset
Pretty sky at sunset
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Trying on Daddy's cap
Trying on Daddy's cap
IMG_4539.JPG 2008-08-04
Reading with Daddy
Reading with Daddy
IMG_4541.JPG 2008-08-04
Touching the catepillar fuzz
Touching the catepillar fuzz
IMG_4542.JPG 2008-08-04
Playdate at the Womack's
Playdate at the Womack's
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Snacktime at the Womack's
Snacktime at the Womack's
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Little Nate
Little Nate
IMG_4545.JPG 2008-08-06
Mason having his snack
Mason having his snack
IMG_4544.JPG 2008-08-06
Landon and McKinley
Landon and McKinley
IMG_4546.JPG 2008-08-06
Cute kiddos on the couch
Cute kiddos on the couch
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Mason, Elle, Nate
Mason, Elle, Nate
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Nate, Elle, Mason
Nate, Elle, Mason
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Elle's
Elle's "Uh Oh" face
IMG_4553.JPG 2008-08-07
She loves to say
She loves to say "Uh Oh"
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Hard at work
Hard at work
IMG_4559.JPG 2008-08-07
Little Booty
Little Booty
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Covering her little bare hiney
Covering her little bare hiney
IMG_4631.JPG 2008-08-09
Go put some clothes on!! :)
Go put some clothes on!! :)
IMG_4632.JPG 2008-08-09
Elle got an HEB sticker tatoo!
Elle got an HEB sticker tatoo!
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She usually loves going to HEB...
She usually loves going to HEB...
but it's better when she gets a sticker or balloon!
Swinging at her grandparent's
Swinging at her grandparent's
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Wavin those hands in the air
Wavin those hands in the air
IMG_4733.JPG 2008-08-18
Kisses from Ruby
Kisses from Ruby
IMG_4747.JPG 2008-08-19
Ruby is Elle's favorite... and vice versa
Ruby is Elle's favorite... and vice versa
IMG_4746.JPG 2008-08-19
Favorite activity: Reading in her rocker
Favorite activity: Reading in her rocker
IMG_4748.JPG 2008-08-19
Telling me stories
Telling me stories
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Sweet girl reading her books
Sweet girl reading her books
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Elle loves to read!
Elle loves to read!
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Funny book, even if it's upside down!
Funny book, even if it's upside down!
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Telling Mommy about her book
Telling Mommy about her book
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She always wants to go outside to play!
She always wants to go outside to play!
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Ponytails!!!
Ponytails!!!
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Yay for ponytails!!
Yay for ponytails!!
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Sweetie!
Sweetie!
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Just hanging out
Just hanging out
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There she goes, grabbing her hair band.
There she goes, grabbing her hair band.
IMG_4770.JPG 2008-08-19

"Momma!!!"
IMG_4777.JPG 2008-08-21
A fun afternoon at the park.
A fun afternoon at the park.
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Reach
Reach
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Lake Forest park
Lake Forest park
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Elle and her baby swinging at the park
Elle and her baby swinging at the park
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Keeping hydrated in the hot sun.
Keeping hydrated in the hot sun.
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She loves water in her straw sippy cup.
She loves water in her straw sippy cup.
IMG_4781.JPG 2008-08-21
Taking a break
Taking a break
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Climbing her way around
Climbing her way around
IMG_4785.JPG 2008-08-21
Reading
Reading
IMG_4789.JPG 2008-08-21
Sweet girl
Sweet girl
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Elle
Elle
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That strawberry blonde hair is getting so long!
That strawberry blonde hair is getting so long!
DSC04020.JPG 2008-09-01
Elle's profile
Elle's profile
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Admiring her new shoes
Admiring her new shoes
IMG_4798.JPG 2008-08-25
Sittin pretty
Sittin pretty
IMG_4799.JPG 2008-08-25
New Skechers
New Skechers
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Taking her walk to model the shoes
Taking her walk to model the shoes
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She likes to sit like this on the 1st step
She likes to sit like this on the 1st step
IMG_4805.JPG 2008-08-25
Cute shoes to go with the cute halter top
Cute shoes to go with the cute halter top
IMG_4806.JPG 2008-08-25
Hello baby.
Hello baby.
IMG_4807.JPG 2008-08-25
Now time to wear Mommy's shoes.
Now time to wear Mommy's shoes.
IMG_4810.JPG 2008-08-27
Lookin' good.
Lookin' good.
IMG_4811.JPG 2008-08-27
In Momma's shoes.
In Momma's shoes.
IMG_4815.JPG 2008-08-27
Time to color!
Time to color!
IMG_4808.JPG 2008-08-26
Pretty picture.
Pretty picture.
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Daddy's gone - time to play!
Daddy's gone - time to play!
IMG_4826.JPG 2008-08-28
I tried to get in this pic too - didn't quite happen!
I tried to get in this pic too - didn't quite happen!
IMG_4827.JPG 2008-08-28
In the bathroom, Elle loves to look through makeup.
In the bathroom, Elle loves to look through makeup.
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Playing with her empty lipstick tube.
Playing with her empty lipstick tube.
IMG_4831.JPG 2008-08-28
Best Buds - Finley and Elle at the Dell Diamond
Best Buds - Finley and Elle at the Dell Diamond
IMG_4833.JPG 2008-08-28
Elle and Addison, both tired at the end of their playdate.
Elle and Addison, both tired at the end of their playdate.
IMG_4834.JPG 2008-08-28
Giving Addison a hug before she left
Giving Addison a hug before she left
IMG_4839.JPG 2008-08-28
Love the glasses
Love the glasses
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Baby Elle - not such a baby anymore!
Baby Elle - not such a baby anymore!
IMG_4840.JPG 2008-08-29
At the library for toddler storytime.
At the library for toddler storytime.
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At the library
At the library
IMG_4849.JPG 2008-08-29
Which book should I pick?
Which book should I pick?
IMG_4850.JPG 2008-08-29
Lil cowgirl playing all day
Lil cowgirl playing all day
IMG_4852.JPG 2008-08-30
She played in her hat for a long time!
She played in her hat for a long time!
IMG_4854.JPG 2008-08-30
She cracks me up!
She cracks me up!
IMG_4855.JPG 2008-08-30
Pushing the glasses up on her nose.
Pushing the glasses up on her nose.
IMG_4856.JPG 2008-08-30
Hugging Bevo - Game Day!
Hugging Bevo - Game Day!
IMG_4860.JPG 2008-08-30
Posing in Keeli's shades.
Posing in Keeli's shades.
IMG_4861.JPG 2008-08-31
On the windowsill, or Elle's window seat
On the windowsill, or Elle's window seat
IMG_4863.JPG 2008-08-31
Laughing at Aunt Emily
Laughing at Aunt Emily
IMG_4865.JPG 2008-08-31
Sweetheart
Sweetheart
IMG_4864.JPG 2008-08-31
MMMM... Keeli's pizza!
MMMM... Keeli's pizza!
IMG_4866.JPG 2008-08-31
Half Spinach/Tomato/Basil, Half Mediterranian
Half Spinach/Tomato/Basil, Half Mediterranian
IMG_4867.JPG 2008-08-31
Pizza in the oven
Pizza in the oven
IMG_4869.JPG 2008-08-31
Pizza anyone?
Pizza anyone?
IMG_4871.JPG 2008-08-31
Come have a piece!
Come have a piece!
IMG_4870.JPG 2008-08-31
Slumber party with Aunt Em
Slumber party with Aunt Em
IMG_4868.JPG 2008-08-31

Ashley's Baby Shower Weekend

Baby Shower Invite
Baby Shower Invite
IMG_4741.JPG 2008-08-19
Baby Shower Invite
Baby Shower Invite
IMG_4739.JPG 2008-08-19
The decorated mantel
The decorated mantel
DSC01058.JPG 2008-02-22
I had fun with blue and green!
I had fun with blue and green!
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Cake Table
Cake Table
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Cake Table
Cake Table
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Presents!
Presents!
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BROCK
BROCK
IMG_4645.JPG 2008-08-17
Gifts for Brock
Gifts for Brock
IMG_4662.JPG 2008-08-17
Elle and Shelby
Elle and Shelby
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Bobbie and Kathy chatting
Bobbie and Kathy chatting
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Hostess Diane explaining the game!
Hostess Diane explaining the game!
IMG_4655.JPG 2008-08-17
Eating and Visiting
Eating and Visiting
Becca, Emily, Ashley, Diane. Lindsey
Shelby and her Carma
Shelby and her Carma
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Elle really liked all the party food!
Elle really liked all the party food!
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Elle with Aunt Emily havin' fun!
Elle with Aunt Emily havin' fun!
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Emily and Ashley
Emily and Ashley
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Laurel and Susan
Laurel and Susan
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Elle performing!
Elle performing!
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Elle showing Shelby how it works.
Elle showing Shelby how it works.
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Playtime for the Girls
Playtime for the Girls
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Yeah, that's right.
Yeah, that's right.
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Cousins! Becca and Lindsey
Cousins! Becca and Lindsey
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Brock's crib bedding
Brock's crib bedding
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Lots of friends and family
Lots of friends and family
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Lots of friends and family!
Lots of friends and family!
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Elle taking Aunt Ashley her gifts
Elle taking Aunt Ashley her gifts
and Emily directing her. Elle might have wanted to sneak away and open the gift herself!
Telling Aunt Ashley to open her presents!
Telling Aunt Ashley to open her presents!
Elle was excited.
Time to open gifts!
Time to open gifts!
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Cute baby boy clothes
Cute baby boy clothes
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Ashley opening gifts
Ashley opening gifts
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A Madison Mallards tee!
A Madison Mallards tee!
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Astros stuff for Brock
Astros stuff for Brock
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Emily records the gifts
Emily records the gifts
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Wonder what this is...
Wonder what this is...
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Kyle and Laurel's gift
Kyle and Laurel's gift
The baseball hats spell BROCK plus the Astros star.
Basket full of goodies!
Basket full of goodies!
Baby stuff is so fun!
Elle helping Aunt Ashley
Elle helping Aunt Ashley
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"oooh, I'll take that" Elle says
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Elle says
Elle says "what's that?"
IMG_4710.JPG 2008-08-17
Nana and Crystal
Nana and Crystal
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Friends and Family
Friends and Family
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Holly and Laurel
Holly and Laurel
IMG_4688.JPG 2008-08-17
Shelby and Elle
Shelby and Elle
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Miss Elle
Miss Elle
IMG_4676.JPG 2008-08-17
Silly Shelby going upstairs
Silly Shelby going upstairs
IMG_4685.JPG 2008-08-17
Em and Elle
Em and Elle
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Kelsey and Shelby
Kelsey and Shelby
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Shelby chasing Elle for the phone!
Shelby chasing Elle for the phone!
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Crystal, Shelby, Carla
Crystal, Shelby, Carla
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Sisters: Ashley and Emily
Sisters: Ashley and Emily
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Momma Ashley!
Momma Ashley!
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Sisters-in-law!
Sisters-in-law!
IMG_4714.JPG 2008-08-17
Hostess and Cake Cutter
Hostess and Cake Cutter
IMG_4716.JPG 2008-08-17
Keeli and Holly
Keeli and Holly
IMG_4717.JPG 2008-08-17
Flowers and Curly Ribbon
Flowers and Curly Ribbon
IMG_4719.JPG 2008-08-17
Yummy Cake
Yummy Cake
IMG_4718.JPG 2008-08-17
And Cupcakes Too!
And Cupcakes Too!
IMG_4720.JPG 2008-08-17
Elle and Shelby sharing books
Elle and Shelby sharing books
IMG_4715.JPG 2008-08-17
Shelby was tired!
Shelby was tired!
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Showing off the Nursing Cover
Showing off the Nursing Cover
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Specially made by Keeli!
Specially made by Keeli!
IMG_4722.JPG 2008-08-17
Ashley and the Decor
Ashley and the Decor
IMG_4724.JPG 2008-08-17
Onesies for Brock
Onesies for Brock
IMG_4725.JPG 2008-08-17
OH BOY!
OH BOY!
IMG_4726.JPG 2008-08-17
Cute as a Button!
Cute as a Button!
IMG_4727.JPG 2008-08-17
BROCK
BROCK
IMG_4728.JPG 2008-08-17
Emily and Elle
Emily and Elle
hanging out at the Woytek's that night.
Say cheese!
Say cheese!
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What's this????
What's this????
Elle inspects the beer can.
Feeling the cold can on her mouth.
Feeling the cold can on her mouth.
It wasn't opened of course! :)
I'll set this right back here for Daddy.
I'll set this right back here for Daddy.
DSC01063.JPG 2008-02-22
Ryan and Ashley...and Brock!
Ryan and Ashley...and Brock!
DSC01068.JPG 2008-02-22
Reed's just chillin'
Reed's just chillin'
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Chatting on the phone
Chatting on the phone
DSC0107
Helping Emily with her flip flop.
Helping Emily with her flip flop.
That girl loves shoes.
Ryan preparing the meat he smoked.
Ryan preparing the meat he smoked.
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Elle with her Daddy and Uncles
Elle with her Daddy and Uncles
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Nice face Wade!
Nice face Wade!
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Elle and Uncle Ryan
Elle and Uncle Ryan
DSC01080.JPG 2008-08-18

Swim Lessons - Summer 2008

Swim Lessons
Swim Lessons
DSC03948.JPG 2008-07-31
Swim Lessons
Swim Lessons
DSC03949.JPG 2008-07-31
Always a little time to play after the lessons
Always a little time to play after the lessons
DSC03953.JPG 2008-08-04
Our princess
Our princess
IMG_4560.JPG 2008-08-08
Getting ready for swim lessons
Getting ready for swim lessons
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Her hair is now long enough to pull back - yay!
Her hair is now long enough to pull back - yay!
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I have fun with her hair!! :)
I have fun with her hair!! :)
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Swim Lessons
Swim Lessons
IMG_4568.JPG 2008-08-08
Mommy and Me Swim Lessons
Mommy and Me Swim Lessons
IMG_4569.JPG 2008-08-08
Swim Lessons
Swim Lessons
IMG_4575.JPG 2008-08-08
kick, kick, kick
kick, kick, kick
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The windows on the bus go UP and DOWN!
The windows on the bus go UP and DOWN!
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Elle's favorite part of class - singing!
Elle's favorite part of class - singing!
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UP and DOWN... Elle's fave!
UP and DOWN... Elle's fave!
IMG_4582.JPG 2008-08-08
Fun times!
Fun times!
IMG_4583.JPG 2008-08-08
Terilyn and Jack
Terilyn and Jack
IMG_4584.JPG 2008-08-08
Elle reaching down for the toys
Elle reaching down for the toys
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Fun fun fun
Fun fun fun
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Kick those feet Elle!
Kick those feet Elle!
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Time to jump, she wanted to escape!
Time to jump, she wanted to escape!
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She steps off into my arms
She steps off into my arms
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Yay!
Yay!
IMG_4592.JPG 2008-08-08
Jeremy watches Elle jump
Jeremy watches Elle jump
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Splash!
Splash!
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Happy!
Happy!
IMG_4600.JPG 2008-08-08
Elle loved the water toys
Elle loved the water toys
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She was doing this fake laugh - hilarious!
She was doing this fake laugh - hilarious!
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She cracks me up!!!
She cracks me up!!!
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She's a little ham!
She's a little ham!
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LOL :)
LOL :)
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Sweet spontaneous kisses!
Sweet spontaneous kisses!
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Terilyn and Jack, Laurel and Elle
Terilyn and Jack, Laurel and Elle
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Swim Lessons
Swim Lessons
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Motor Boat Motor Boat go so slow...
Motor Boat Motor Boat go so slow...
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Our fun class
Our fun class
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Jack and his ice cream after the last class
Jack and his ice cream after the last class
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Elle putting her doll in the watering can
Elle putting her doll in the watering can
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July 2008

Ready for swimming lessons
Ready for swimming lessons
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Elle's little tongue
Elle's little tongue
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TX flag bench
TX flag bench
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TX flag bench 2
TX flag bench 2
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TX flag bench 3
TX flag bench 3
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Swimming Lessons
Swimming Lessons
Elle did not like to be on her back. She pulled up on me so the back of her head didn't touch the water.
Swimming Lessons
Swimming Lessons
Elle was a great kicker. Her kick was a breast stroke kick, both feet at once.
Elizabeth with Jack on his back.
Elizabeth with Jack on his back.
Is he the next Michael Phelps?? :)
Elle pulling up on my hair so she doesn't have to be on her back.
Elle pulling up on my hair so she doesn't have to be on her back.
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Kisses for anxious Elle on her back in the pool.
Kisses for anxious Elle on her back in the pool.
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Our class in the pool.
Our class in the pool.
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Terilyn playing with miss Elle.
Terilyn playing with miss Elle.
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Elle loved the Thomison's dog!
Elle loved the Thomison's dog!
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Elle and Baby
Elle and Baby
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Elle and Jack
Elle and Jack
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Sittin in her rocking chair
Sittin in her rocking chair
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Sweetness
Sweetness
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Happy girl
Happy girl
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Pretending to take a drink
Pretending to take a drink
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Just playing
Just playing
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Mmmmmm
Mmmmmm
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Smiles
Smiles
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Elle Kathryn 15 months
Elle Kathryn 15 months
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Showing Catcher her toy
Showing Catcher her toy
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Lily, Catcher at Austin Children's Museum
Lily, Catcher at Austin Children's Museum
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Lily and Elle hugging
Lily and Elle hugging
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Little girl on the go
Little girl on the go
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Catcher making music
Catcher making music
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Elle loved the train set
Elle loved the train set
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Catcher on the go
Catcher on the go
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Brooksie, Olivia, Maryori
Brooksie, Olivia, Maryori
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Elle sitting on the drum that Daddy is playing
Elle sitting on the drum that Daddy is playing
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She didn't like the vibration
She didn't like the vibration
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Keeping my eye one Elle at the Children's Museum
Keeping my eye one Elle at the Children's Museum
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Elle enjoyed the fish tank
Elle enjoyed the fish tank
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She loved the books!!
She loved the books!!
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Catcher and his cookie
Catcher and his cookie
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Elle by the Arboretum fountain
Elle by the Arboretum fountain
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Lily and her ice cream cone
Lily and her ice cream cone
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The Hopkins enjoying Amy's Ice Cream treats
The Hopkins enjoying Amy's Ice Cream treats
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Lily and Elle are buds!!
Lily and Elle are buds!!
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Sweet girls
Sweet girls
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The kiddos at the Arboretum
The kiddos at the Arboretum
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Elle going to visit the cows
Elle going to visit the cows
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Lily on the marble cow
Lily on the marble cow
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Elle at the Arboretum
Elle at the Arboretum
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Elle on the marble cow - Kyle is hiding behind!
Elle on the marble cow - Kyle is hiding behind!
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Daddy and Elle at the cow
Daddy and Elle at the cow
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Ellie and the cow
Ellie and the cow
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Trying my hardest to get on this thing!
Trying my hardest to get on this thing!
This picture cracks me up because it wasn't that hard to get on... my face is so exagerated!
Elle and Mommy at the cows
Elle and Mommy at the cows
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Lily and Catcher
Lily and Catcher
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Ready for the pool
Ready for the pool
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Sportin' her shades
Sportin' her shades
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She's a bathing beauty
She's a bathing beauty
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Struttin' her stuff!
Struttin' her stuff!
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Funny girl
Funny girl
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Lovin' the piggy tails
Lovin' the piggy tails
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Having fun!
Having fun!
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She tried my blueberry smoothie
She tried my blueberry smoothie
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La Margarita Happy Hour with Leslie
La Margarita Happy Hour with Leslie
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Baby Blue Eyes
Baby Blue Eyes
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Sitting with her Ma-Maw and Pa-Paw
Sitting with her Ma-Maw and Pa-Paw
At the Express game to see Brian start as pitcher for the Oklahoma Redhawks.
Brian pitching at the Dell Diamond
Brian pitching at the Dell Diamond
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Elle having fun at the baseball game
Elle having fun at the baseball game
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Watching Gordo pitch
Watching Gordo pitch
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Ellie
Ellie
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Sweet
Sweet
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Leanna and Elle
Leanna and Elle
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Trying to get a picture with Spike
Trying to get a picture with Spike
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Elle just wanted to look at him, not the camera
Elle just wanted to look at him, not the camera
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Thirsty girl
Thirsty girl
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Finley cheering for her Daddy
Finley cheering for her Daddy
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She had so much fun!!
She had so much fun!!
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She loved walking down the rows of bleachers
She loved walking down the rows of bleachers
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Peek-a-boo!
Peek-a-boo!
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Walking down the rows.
Walking down the rows.
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Sometimes she does get upset!
Sometimes she does get upset!
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Brian Gordon
Brian Gordon
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Brian pitching for the Oklahoma Redhawks
Brian pitching for the Oklahoma Redhawks
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Brian Gordon - started the game
Brian Gordon - started the game
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Brian Gordon
Brian Gordon
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Brian - one of Kyle's best friends
Brian - one of Kyle's best friends
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Brian Gordon
Brian Gordon
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Brian Gordon
Brian Gordon
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Express vs. Redhawks
Express vs. Redhawks
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She loved peeking through the hole
She loved peeking through the hole
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Best Buds - Elle and Finley
Best Buds - Elle and Finley
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Elle on the table at Pluckers
Elle on the table at Pluckers
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Elle, Aunt Em, Janelle at Pluckers
Elle, Aunt Em, Janelle at Pluckers
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We enjoy Trivia Night at Pluckers
We enjoy Trivia Night at Pluckers
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Close up...
Close up...
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Kyle and Wade at Pluckers
Kyle and Wade at Pluckers
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Mike and Erin, trivia genuises
Mike and Erin, trivia genuises
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Having fun at Pluckers
Having fun at Pluckers
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Elle loves when Aunt Emily comes over!
Elle loves when Aunt Emily comes over!
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July 4, 2008

Our little firecracker!
Our little firecracker!
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Waving her flag at the July 4th parade!
Waving her flag at the July 4th parade!
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She loved the attention!
She loved the attention!
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Independence Day 2008
Independence Day 2008
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Waving that grand 'ole flag!
Waving that grand 'ole flag!
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And she's off!
And she's off!
We couldn't keep in her one place for long. She walked up and down the sidewalk.
See that flag move!
See that flag move!
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Waiting for the parade to begin!
Waiting for the parade to begin!
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Watching the parade on Main Street.
Watching the parade on Main Street.
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Sittin' on Daddy's shoulders.
Sittin' on Daddy's shoulders.
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Little bootie up on Daddy's shoulders.
Little bootie up on Daddy's shoulders.
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Watching the parade with Mommy
Watching the parade with Mommy
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July 4, 2008
July 4, 2008
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Staying in the shade that hot summer morning.
Staying in the shade that hot summer morning.
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Elle wanted to be in the parade!
Elle wanted to be in the parade!
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There's Homer Simpson!
There's Homer Simpson!
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The Sam Bass Shootout guys.
The Sam Bass Shootout guys.
Bang bang
Exploring the neighbor's driveway.
Exploring the neighbor's driveway.
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Elle's little bootie.
Elle's little bootie.
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Running around in her bathing suit.
Running around in her bathing suit.
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Cute legs and her jellies.
Cute legs and her jellies.
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Playing outside on July 4
Playing outside on July 4
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She loves to just walk around
She loves to just walk around
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Wispy hair on a hot day.
Wispy hair on a hot day.
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Silly girl
Silly girl
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Cheering for Daddy in the washers game
Cheering for Daddy in the washers game
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Watching the boys play washers
Watching the boys play washers
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Her mouth full of crackers.
Her mouth full of crackers.
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Elle loved the turtle and fish
Elle loved the turtle and fish
at the Woytek's pool
Admiring the swimming turtle
Admiring the swimming turtle
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Having fun in the pool!
Having fun in the pool!
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Aunt Ashley and Elle laughing in the pool
Aunt Ashley and Elle laughing in the pool
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Elle with her Mommy and Ma-Maw
Elle with her Mommy and Ma-Maw
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Fun in the Sun on July 4
Fun in the Sun on July 4
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Elle loves the fish.
Elle loves the fish.
And fish is one of words she says, allthough it sounds like "ish"
She's a little water bug!
She's a little water bug!
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Time to dry off
Time to dry off
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Looking at some baseball cards
Looking at some baseball cards
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Sorting her baseball cards.
Sorting her baseball cards.
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Crawling all over the washer boards.
Crawling all over the washer boards.
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Elle and Aunt Ashley, waiting for fireworks
Elle and Aunt Ashley, waiting for fireworks
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Hanging out in the back of Daddy's truck.
Hanging out in the back of Daddy's truck.
We were comfy on a sleeping bag in the bed of Kyle's truck, watching fireworks.
Playing before the fireworks.
Playing before the fireworks.
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On the phone again!
On the phone again!
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We had a great pallet in the truck bed.
We had a great pallet in the truck bed.
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Reading one of Elle's favorite books.
Reading one of Elle's favorite books.
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Kyle and Ryan
Kyle and Ryan
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Vacation to Madison, WI (July 16-21)

Elle strolling around the airport.
Elle strolling around the airport.
It was nice for her to walk around after sitting still and sleeping on the flight.
Walking around at baggage claim.
Walking around at baggage claim.
We flew in and out of Chicago Ohare then drove to Madison.
In the rental car, naptime!
In the rental car, naptime!
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Elle loves to snuggle with her brown bear.
Elle loves to snuggle with her brown bear.
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Driving through downtown Madison,
Driving through downtown Madison,
we spotted the WI Chiropractic Association.
The WI State Capital Building
The WI State Capital Building
It looks similar to Congress Ave. in Austin, doesn't it!?
On the back deck at the lake house.
On the back deck at the lake house.
Elle figuring out what this pole is...
Getting ready to go fishing!
Getting ready to go fishing!
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Elle on the deck.
Elle on the deck.
Just after this picture was taken she took a nose dive falling forward... but she caught herself with her arms so her fa
Lauren and Reed
Lauren and Reed
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Momma and her squirmy daughter!
Momma and her squirmy daughter!
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Flag in backyard looking out at Rock Lake.
Flag in backyard looking out at Rock Lake.
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Ellie Baby
Ellie Baby
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Reed and Elle
Reed and Elle
at our first Madison Mallards game.
Elle on her own - she loved this place!
Elle on her own - she loved this place!
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The bleachers and picnic tables...
The bleachers and picnic tables...
We sat there each game since Reed was right there in the bullpen AND the playscape and sandboxes were right there too!
The Cutest Baseball Fan!
The Cutest Baseball Fan!
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Uncle Reed and Elle
Uncle Reed and Elle
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Lauren and Reed
Lauren and Reed
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Elle's favorite thing to look at at the ballpark!
Elle's favorite thing to look at at the ballpark!
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Reeder and Miss Squirmmy
Reeder and Miss Squirmmy
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Reed Woytek #39
Reed Woytek #39
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Elle talking to Uncle Reed in the bullpen.
Elle talking to Uncle Reed in the bullpen.
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Watching the game.
Watching the game.
Kyle, Reed, Lauren, Wade
It got chilly that first night at the game!
It got chilly that first night at the game!
Glad we brought Elle's jacket and jeans.
Our little bit.
Our little bit.
In her Astros wind jacket and cute jeans.
Reed pitching
Reed pitching
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Wind up
Wind up
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It was great to see Reed play!
It was great to see Reed play!
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Reed and teammates in the autograph line.
Reed and teammates in the autograph line.
After each game, the players line up and fans come by to get autographs!
Kyle and his little brother!
Kyle and his little brother!
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Kyle out on the dock fishing.
Kyle out on the dock fishing.
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Wade, Lauren, Reed out for a swim.
Wade, Lauren, Reed out for a swim.
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Elle hanging out on the dock!
Elle hanging out on the dock!
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Reed's chair in the bullpen.
Reed's chair in the bullpen.
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Sweet times at the ballgames.
Sweet times at the ballgames.
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Too cute!
Too cute!
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The Mallards
The Mallards
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Wade, Kyle, Reed hanging out
Wade, Kyle, Reed hanging out
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Elle playing by the bleachers.
Elle playing by the bleachers.
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beautiful sky
beautiful sky
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more beautiful sky
more beautiful sky
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Family pic!
Family pic!
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Playful Elle!
Playful Elle!
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She wandered all over this place!
She wandered all over this place!
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Elle and her Ma-Maw
Elle and her Ma-Maw
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Elle up close!
Elle up close!
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Baby in one hand, beer in the other
Baby in one hand, beer in the other
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Elle and Mommy
Elle and Mommy
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Elle with her new Mallards bat.
Elle with her new Mallards bat.
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Cute!
Cute!
She cracks up when she hits her own head with the bat!
She's a Mallard!
She's a Mallard!
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Lauren, the Mallard
Lauren, the Mallard
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Laurel, the Mallard
Laurel, the Mallard
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Kyle also wanted to be a Mallard
Kyle also wanted to be a Mallard
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Susan, the Mallard
Susan, the Mallard
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Lauren as the batter
Lauren as the batter
#39 was Reed's number!
Batter up
Batter up
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This batter has two heads!
This batter has two heads!
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Back of the lake house
Back of the lake house
looking up from the stairs down to the dock.
Driveway, garage and front of lake house
Driveway, garage and front of lake house
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Wade and Reed on the dock
Wade and Reed on the dock
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Elle walking around the lower deck.
Elle walking around the lower deck.
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Rock Lake in Lake Mills, WI
Rock Lake in Lake Mills, WI
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She loves a good vacation!
She loves a good vacation!
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Pretty summer day!
Pretty summer day!
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Putting together our $8 grill to tailgate!
Putting together our $8 grill to tailgate!
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Elle in her Pa-Paw's glasses
Elle in her Pa-Paw's glasses
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Relaxing before the ballgame!
Relaxing before the ballgame!
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Wade and Kyle-professional tailgaters
Wade and Kyle-professional tailgaters
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playing ball with Elle
playing ball with Elle
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Elle drinking on the go!
Elle drinking on the go!
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Playing with some sticks
Playing with some sticks
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Before one of the games.
Before one of the games.
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She's a trooper!
She's a trooper!
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hey!
hey!
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Trying on the new Mallards hat
Trying on the new Mallards hat
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Fits just right!
Fits just right!
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Giving high fives to Ma-Maw!
Giving high fives to Ma-Maw!
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Sunrays through the trees.
Sunrays through the trees.
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Climbing all over the cooler.
Climbing all over the cooler.
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Silly Elle
Silly Elle
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Playing in the sandbox at the ballpark.
Playing in the sandbox at the ballpark.
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Chatting with her new friend.
Chatting with her new friend.
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Yes, he had to throw the speed pitch!
Yes, he had to throw the speed pitch!
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Warming up to go into the game.
Warming up to go into the game.
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Cool pic!
Cool pic!
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Reed on the mound
Reed on the mound
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Tired Elle at the end of a game.
Tired Elle at the end of a game.
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She walked onto the field and started closing the gate!
She walked onto the field and started closing the gate!
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She wanted to go run the bases!
She wanted to go run the bases!
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Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday!
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Happy 22nd Birthday Reed! 7/18/08
Happy 22nd Birthday Reed! 7/18/08
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Reed, Elle, Wade out by the smoker
Reed, Elle, Wade out by the smoker
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Out on the dock, with her brush in hand!
Out on the dock, with her brush in hand!
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Biscuits for breakfast on the dock!
Biscuits for breakfast on the dock!
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Lauren and Reed fishing
Lauren and Reed fishing
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The boys up by the smoker
The boys up by the smoker
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Thirsty girl on the dock on morning.
Thirsty girl on the dock on morning.
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Walking the square in Lake Mills, WI
Walking the square in Lake Mills, WI
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It was their arts and crafts fair.
It was their arts and crafts fair.
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Pretty little town!
Pretty little town!
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Lake Mills Library!
Lake Mills Library!
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Stopping to smell the flowers
Stopping to smell the flowers
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A pretty park on a pretty day
A pretty park on a pretty day
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Elle really enjoyed her time at this park.
Elle really enjoyed her time at this park.
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Looking up at the cool metal flowers.
Looking up at the cool metal flowers.
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Stopping for some ice cream!
Stopping for some ice cream!
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Hello? Who is it?
Hello? Who is it?
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She LOVES the phone!
She LOVES the phone!
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Prancing around our tailgate
Prancing around our tailgate
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Kyle, Wade, Lauren
Kyle, Wade, Lauren
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On a walk with Pa-Paw.
On a walk with Pa-Paw.
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Who is she talking to??
Who is she talking to??
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Having a laugh!
Having a laugh!
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Thirsty girl
Thirsty girl
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My favorite!!!
My favorite!!!
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Making new friends.
Making new friends.
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Madison Mallards
Madison Mallards
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The Mallards ticket boxes
The Mallards ticket boxes
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Weeeeeeeeee!
Weeeeeeeeee!
The playscape was a lifesaver! She loved to climb the levels all the way to slide down. She made lots of new friends h
silly face!
silly face!
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Our family
Our family
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The whole group!
The whole group!
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Walking in downtown Madison
Walking in downtown Madison
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The WI State Capital
The WI State Capital
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Downtown Madison
Downtown Madison
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We ate at The Great Dane
We ate at The Great Dane
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Wade, Elle, Laurel walking on State Street.
Wade, Elle, Laurel walking on State Street.
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Visiting Uncle Reed in the bullpen
Visiting Uncle Reed in the bullpen
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At the slide again.
At the slide again.
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Elle was scared of his eye black.
Elle was scared of his eye black.
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Lauren and Reed
Lauren and Reed
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Ron, Reed, and Susan
Ron, Reed, and Susan
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Reed was named Best Athlete of the Mallards!
Reed was named Best Athlete of the Mallards!
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Elle using her new bat as a teether
Elle using her new bat as a teether
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Cute pic - Reed snuck up behind!
Cute pic - Reed snuck up behind!
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Woytek 39
Woytek 39
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Cutest Mallard Fan!
Cutest Mallard Fan!
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Elle loves the Mallards
Elle loves the Mallards
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Having a little fun in the car
Having a little fun in the car
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Saying bye to Uncle Reed
Saying bye to Uncle Reed
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Back in the Expedition
Back in the Expedition
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Having fun!
Having fun!
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She loves to smile and laugh!!
She loves to smile and laugh!!
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LOL
LOL
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Ellie baby
Ellie baby
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Reed's home during Summer 2008!
Reed's home during Summer 2008!
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June 2008

Bounce, bounce, bounce!!
Bounce, bounce, bounce!!
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Too much fun!!
Too much fun!!
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Elle and her Pa-Paw LOVE playing with this ball!
Elle and her Pa-Paw LOVE playing with this ball!
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McNeil Majestics at Sarah's baby shower
McNeil Majestics at Sarah's baby shower
me, Jennifer, Sarah, our director Denise Cochran, Logan, Bethany... it was so fun to see them all and catch up and celeb
playing with Olivia's pack'n'play
playing with Olivia's pack'n'play
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Elle, Olivia and her Momma
Elle, Olivia and her Momma
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Daddies and Daughters
Daddies and Daughters
Kyle, Elle, Brooksie, Olivia
Elle's first plate of spaghetti!
Elle's first plate of spaghetti!
It was fun and quite the mess!
Ready to be cleaned up now!
Ready to be cleaned up now!
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Smiles :)
Smiles :)
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Showing off our new giant wooden spoons!
Showing off our new giant wooden spoons!
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She made a MESS!
She made a MESS!
There was spaghetti all over her face, arms, hands, and chest!
After her bath.
After her bath.
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Cutie patootie
Cutie patootie
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Silly girl
Silly girl
She was trying to pull the towel but it was stuck because she was sitting on it.
Elle's ten little piggies
Elle's ten little piggies
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Elle loves to read her books each morning
Elle loves to read her books each morning
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loves her books
loves her books
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Playing w/ Aunt Emily's camera
Playing w/ Aunt Emily's camera
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She's taking a picture
She's taking a picture
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Taking another pic!
Taking another pic!
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Now she reviews the pic she just took!
Now she reviews the pic she just took!
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Always fun w/ Aunt Em!
Always fun w/ Aunt Em!
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Playing with her Dora ball.
Playing with her Dora ball.
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She was so proud as a new walker!
She was so proud as a new walker!
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Playing by the fridge.
Playing by the fridge.
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Playing with new toys at Ma-Maw and Pa-Paw's.
Playing with new toys at Ma-Maw and Pa-Paw's.
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Let's see how this tastes.
Let's see how this tastes.
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Trying on her new life jacket.
Trying on her new life jacket.
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Get this off of me!
Get this off of me!
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aaaahhhhhhhh!
aaaahhhhhhhh!
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Oh baby!
Oh baby!
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Okay, really... take this off!
Okay, really... take this off!
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That's the dog's food, Elle!
That's the dog's food, Elle!
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Hugs from the stuffed animals.
Hugs from the stuffed animals.
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Her Uncle's stuffed bear.
Her Uncle's stuffed bear.
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She loves that dog!
She loves that dog!
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Big hugs!
Big hugs!
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Telling us how much she loves him!
Telling us how much she loves him!
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She became delirious as it got later!
She became delirious as it got later!
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All smiles
All smiles
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I liked all of the smiley pics.
I liked all of the smiley pics.
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They are each a little different.
They are each a little different.
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So I had to keep them all! :)
So I had to keep them all! :)
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Sweet
Sweet
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Giggles!
Giggles!
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Makes us happy!
Makes us happy!
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How big is Elle?
How big is Elle?
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Tight hugs
Tight hugs
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Sharing a popsicle with Uncle Wade
Sharing a popsicle with Uncle Wade
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She loved it!
She loved it!
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Grabbing for more!
Grabbing for more!
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Look at that tongue!
Look at that tongue!
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Cute!
Cute!
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Summer nights
Summer nights
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Showing Daddy her belly button
Showing Daddy her belly button
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There it is!
There it is!
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Trying on her Pa-Paw's glasses.
Trying on her Pa-Paw's glasses.
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Reading her book.
Reading her book.
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Her baseball book is a fave!
Her baseball book is a fave!
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Even if it is upside down
Even if it is upside down
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I love how she loves books!
I love how she loves books!
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That's a concerned look ??
That's a concerned look ??
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Books all over the place!
Books all over the place!
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She empties her book basket every day!
She empties her book basket every day!
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In her own little rocking chair.
In her own little rocking chair.
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Elle loved having her cousin Tyler at our house.
Elle loved having her cousin Tyler at our house.
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Tyler (Erin & Mike too) stayed for a week
Tyler (Erin & Mike too) stayed for a week
before moving into their new house in Austin.
In downtown Austin- quick photo opp
In downtown Austin- quick photo opp
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Looking around everywhere.
Looking around everywhere.
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Sleepy girl in the car
Sleepy girl in the car
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Did I tell you she loves my makeup bag?
Did I tell you she loves my makeup bag?
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My fave
My fave
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She's such a girly girl
She's such a girly girl
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Playing with makeup on the way to a wedding
Playing with makeup on the way to a wedding
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I think we're in trouble! ;)
I think we're in trouble! ;)
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Playing with my makeup
Playing with my makeup
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With her Pa-Paw at the wedding reception
With her Pa-Paw at the wedding reception
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She had just started walking!
She had just started walking!
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She loved her freedom and wanted to explore!
She loved her freedom and wanted to explore!
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Happy girl
Happy girl
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Blabbering about something!
Blabbering about something!
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On the dance floor with some other kids.
On the dance floor with some other kids.
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New friends.
New friends.
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The newlyweds, Mr. & Mrs. Brian Tate!
The newlyweds, Mr. & Mrs. Brian Tate!
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Entering the reception - Michelle and Brian
Entering the reception - Michelle and Brian
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Our family at the wedding reception
Our family at the wedding reception
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Ryan and Ashley
Ryan and Ashley
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Another cute one of Ryan and Ashley
Another cute one of Ryan and Ashley
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She loves to say hi to everyone she sees!
She loves to say hi to everyone she sees!
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She looked over the balcony to talk to the people below.
She looked over the balcony to talk to the people below.
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Kyle and Elle
Kyle and Elle
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Sweet Daddy/Daughter moments
Sweet Daddy/Daughter moments
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Ron and Susan Woytek
Ron and Susan Woytek
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On the dancefloor with her grandparents.
On the dancefloor with her grandparents.
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Drifting to sleep in my arms.
Drifting to sleep in my arms.
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Susan and Wade dancing
Susan and Wade dancing
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Funny!
Funny!
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Precious moments
Precious moments
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Lots of kisses
Lots of kisses
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Reaching for the camera
Reaching for the camera
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Hey Elle!
Hey Elle!
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Quick shot with Mommy
Quick shot with Mommy
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Elle and Aunt Emily at Pluckers
Elle and Aunt Emily at Pluckers
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She has fun hanging out at Trivia Night
She has fun hanging out at Trivia Night
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Her aunt loves her!
Her aunt loves her!
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Father's Day snuggle time!
Father's Day snuggle time!
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Precious moments
Precious moments
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Fun at the Dell Diamond
Fun at the Dell Diamond
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Watching some baseball on Father's Day
Watching some baseball on Father's Day
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Round Rock Express game
Round Rock Express game
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Chewing on the straw
Chewing on the straw
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Reading with Aunt Erin
Reading with Aunt Erin
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Elle and Tyler
Elle and Tyler
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Uncle Mike showing Elle the buttons
Uncle Mike showing Elle the buttons
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Fun with the game controller
Fun with the game controller
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Uncle Mike and Elle
Uncle Mike and Elle
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She was out!
She was out!
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First time she crashed in the middle of playing!
First time she crashed in the middle of playing!
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Loving on her baby
Loving on her baby
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Cutie
Cutie
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Sweet kisses
Sweet kisses
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holding her baby after waking up
holding her baby after waking up
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She found a napkin and washed the windows
She found a napkin and washed the windows
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Wiping down the window
Wiping down the window
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She loves emptying out my wallet!
She loves emptying out my wallet!
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Uh oh, she found the credit card!
Uh oh, she found the credit card!
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Funny girl
Funny girl
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Mom and Em at Mandola's in the Triangle
Mom and Em at Mandola's in the Triangle
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The yummy pizza we shared.
The yummy pizza we shared.
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Elle snoozed during our lunch out
Elle snoozed during our lunch out
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Mike and Erin - Austinites once again!
Mike and Erin - Austinites once again!
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Enjoying the water at the Arboretum
Enjoying the water at the Arboretum
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She likes to dangle her feet in the water.
She likes to dangle her feet in the water.
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Fun times
Fun times
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At the washer tournament
At the washer tournament
This is what Elle thought you do with the washers!
She wanted to play too!
She wanted to play too!
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Jason, the host, and Wade, the almost winner!
Jason, the host, and Wade, the almost winner!
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In the barn at the washer tourney
In the barn at the washer tourney
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Cutie pie Evan Hoyt
Cutie pie Evan Hoyt
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Elle and Evan after our playdate
Elle and Evan after our playdate
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We don't wanna sit still!
We don't wanna sit still!
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Elle and her new piggy bank
Elle and her new piggy bank
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I just love this gift from the Cutts!
I just love this gift from the Cutts!
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Elle's 10 piggy toes and her piggy bank
Elle's 10 piggy toes and her piggy bank
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Having some fun!
Having some fun!
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Reading again.
Reading again.
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She loves interactive books!
She loves interactive books!
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Reading by her basket of books.
Reading by her basket of books.
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Kendall came to visit!
Kendall came to visit!
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Sweet Kendall on our front porch.
Sweet Kendall on our front porch.
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Up she goes... she is great at climbing stairs.
Up she goes... she is great at climbing stairs.
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Kendall going up to Elle's room to play.
Kendall going up to Elle's room to play.
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Kendall and her lemon face!
Kendall and her lemon face!
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Elle and Kendall love lemons!
Elle and Kendall love lemons!
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Comparing sticky fingers
Comparing sticky fingers
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Hey big blue eyes!
Hey big blue eyes!
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Tuckered out at the Express game.
Tuckered out at the Express game.
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Sweet sleeper
Sweet sleeper
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Just waking up at the baseball game.
Just waking up at the baseball game.
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Trying to figure out where we are!
Trying to figure out where we are!
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Hmmm... this looks like a fun place.
Hmmm... this looks like a fun place.
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Thirsty girl.
Thirsty girl.
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Playing with Daddy.
Playing with Daddy.
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Playing on the grassy berm in Daddy's lap.
Playing on the grassy berm in Daddy's lap.
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There's that smile we love!
There's that smile we love!
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Goofy faces, sitting with Daddy.
Goofy faces, sitting with Daddy.
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Clapping for the Express.
Clapping for the Express.
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Waiting for the umpire's call.
Waiting for the umpire's call.
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Time for the playground at the Dell Diamond.
Time for the playground at the Dell Diamond.
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weeeeeee!
weeeeeee!
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Daddy's help down the slide.
Daddy's help down the slide.
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Fun times!
Fun times!
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Aaaaaaah!
Aaaaaaah!
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So much fun!
So much fun!
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I love this picture!
I love this picture!
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Kendall sitting at Elle's new doll table.
Kendall sitting at Elle's new doll table.
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Pretty girl
Pretty girl
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Elle joined Kendall for a tea party :)
Elle joined Kendall for a tea party :)
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Sweet friends in the morning.
Sweet friends in the morning.
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Elle was still in her
Elle was still in her "pajamas"
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Kendall Paige Keller
Kendall Paige Keller
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Elle borrowed Mia's swimsuit at Mia's party.
Elle borrowed Mia's swimsuit at Mia's party.
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Elle had fun with the other kids and the water.
Elle had fun with the other kids and the water.
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Elle and Kendall playing on the slide.
Elle and Kendall playing on the slide.
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Decorating their treat bags.
Decorating their treat bags.
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Cy concentrating on his project.
Cy concentrating on his project.
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Mia and Ty doing their crafts.
Mia and Ty doing their crafts.
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Ty playing in the sand.
Ty playing in the sand.
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Elle had fun in the sand too!
Elle had fun in the sand too!
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Mia
Mia "catching bubbles"
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It was hot so a ponytail was necessary!
It was hot so a ponytail was necessary!
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Playing hard!
Playing hard!
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Playing with the trucks.
Playing with the trucks.
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Mia's 2nd birthday party was fun!!
Mia's 2nd birthday party was fun!!
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Mia dumped sand in Elle's hair!
Mia dumped sand in Elle's hair!
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Happy Birthday Mia Grace!
Happy Birthday Mia Grace!
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She's 2!
She's 2!
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Stephanie made these precious cupcakes!
Stephanie made these precious cupcakes!
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Birthday girl and her candles.
Birthday girl and her candles.
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We hosed the sand out of her hair!
We hosed the sand out of her hair!
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Mia, Kendall and Elle - the best we could get!
Mia, Kendall and Elle - the best we could get!
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Mia and her candy necklace!
Mia and her candy necklace!
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Ty and Cy - best buds
Ty and Cy - best buds
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Cy on the mini motorcycle - and Chad not far behind
Cy on the mini motorcycle - and Chad not far behind
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Mia had a little ride too!
Mia had a little ride too!
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Mia was ready to go!
Mia was ready to go!
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Big smiles under that helmet!
Big smiles under that helmet!
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Chad helping Elle with the helmet
Chad helping Elle with the helmet
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This was just to pose on the cycle - no ride for Elle!!
This was just to pose on the cycle - no ride for Elle!!
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Elle posing on the motorcycle!
Elle posing on the motorcycle!
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The big kids got to ride too!
The big kids got to ride too!
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My biker babe!
My biker babe!
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Nate (he made the bike) helping Ty.
Nate (he made the bike) helping Ty.
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Elle was more interested in that helmet.
Elle was more interested in that helmet.
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Casey had to ride.
Casey had to ride.
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Here comes Kyle!
Here comes Kyle!
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Zooming by...
Zooming by...
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And coming back up the street.
And coming back up the street.
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Brake!!!
Brake!!!
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A little close up of my other biker babe.
A little close up of my other biker babe.
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Cy and Elle playing
Cy and Elle playing
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Elle talking to Nate and Casey
Elle talking to Nate and Casey
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Cy holding Elle's hand so sweet
Cy holding Elle's hand so sweet
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Elle wanted some of that candy necklace.
Elle wanted some of that candy necklace.
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Sweet friends, Mia and Elle
Sweet friends, Mia and Elle
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Not sure what they're doing here, but it's cute.
Not sure what they're doing here, but it's cute.
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Zilker Gardens

so much to look at
so much to look at
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cute grins
cute grins
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her feet dangled in the water
her feet dangled in the water
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baby elle's not such a baby anymore!
baby elle's not such a baby anymore!
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reaching to the rock
reaching to the rock
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it's hot out here!
it's hot out here!
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she loves any and all water!!
she loves any and all water!!
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her toes in the water
her toes in the water
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first stop at the gardens
first stop at the gardens
we had to make several stops for pictures and for elle to explore! we had a great time!
happy girl
happy girl
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picking out dirt from her toes!
picking out dirt from her toes!
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and a little closer
and a little closer
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pretty flowers and lily pads
pretty flowers and lily pads
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bright sunny afternoon
bright sunny afternoon
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pointing out at the water gardens
pointing out at the water gardens
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so nice and peaceful
so nice and peaceful
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beauty
beauty
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little elle
little elle
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she really wanted to reach back and play in the water!
she really wanted to reach back and play in the water!
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feeling a little water spout
feeling a little water spout
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posed across the water garden
posed across the water garden
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too much fun discovering new things
too much fun discovering new things
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ellie baby
ellie baby
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ok, one more
ok, one more
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mommy and her baby doll
mommy and her baby doll
she looks like a doll here, doesn't she?!
don't fall Miss Elle!
don't fall Miss Elle!
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on a little bridge
on a little bridge
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lookin' down at the water
lookin' down at the water
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it's so bright!
it's so bright!
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another bench for a quick rest
another bench for a quick rest
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thinking hard
thinking hard
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looking at nature
looking at nature
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baby girl
baby girl
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LOVE
LOVE
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the big goldfish in the pond
the big goldfish in the pond
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i love the reflection of the sky and trees!
i love the reflection of the sky and trees!
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sweetness
sweetness
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in her favorite sitting position
in her favorite sitting position
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a little seriousness
a little seriousness
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one more!
one more!
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neat gazebo in the gardens
neat gazebo in the gardens
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Ellie Belle
Ellie Belle
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What's on the ground?
What's on the ground?
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Everything is so interesting!
Everything is so interesting!
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Zilker Gardens
Zilker Gardens
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Zilker Gardens
Zilker Gardens
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Pretty Elle, Pretty Flowers
Pretty Elle, Pretty Flowers
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hey baby!
hey baby!
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Picking up dirt and leaves.
Picking up dirt and leaves.
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This is fun!
This is fun!
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Grabbing at the pretty flowers.
Grabbing at the pretty flowers.
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happy day!
happy day!
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big smiles
big smiles
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and some giggles too!
and some giggles too!
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tiny steps, she wasn't walking yet here.
tiny steps, she wasn't walking yet here.
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always exploring what's on the ground
always exploring what's on the ground
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our little froggie!
our little froggie!
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my favorite backdrop - the old barn
my favorite backdrop - the old barn
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love this one!
love this one!
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W for Woytek!
W for Woytek!
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i love this one too!
i love this one too!
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what's that big bowl!?
what's that big bowl!?
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W
W
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She's a butterfly!
She's a butterfly!
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That's a giant bowl!
That's a giant bowl!
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bright butterfly
bright butterfly
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still having fun!
still having fun!
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crawling around
crawling around
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what'd you say?
what'd you say?
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mommy and daughter
mommy and daughter
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she was a good sport!
she was a good sport!
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we kept seeing more good photo opps!
we kept seeing more good photo opps!
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old historic house
old historic house
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last stop of the day at the gardens
last stop of the day at the gardens
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one family shot!
one family shot!
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May 2008

Silly Elle upstairs
Silly Elle upstairs
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Hi Elle!
Hi Elle!
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Elle's first pony tail
Elle's first pony tail
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I got most of her hair up on her head.
I got most of her hair up on her head.
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I love playing with her hair!
I love playing with her hair!
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Elle belle
Elle belle
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Walking along the couch with her baby
Walking along the couch with her baby
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big girl
big girl
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what a face!
what a face!
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She loves her new ride!
She loves her new ride!
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Helping unload the dishwasher
Helping unload the dishwasher
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She climbs up on the dishwasher
She climbs up on the dishwasher
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She loves playing in her drawer!
She loves playing in her drawer!
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Playing with Ruby
Playing with Ruby
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Giving the dog hugs
Giving the dog hugs
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Ruby and Elle are best buds!
Ruby and Elle are best buds!
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Elle LOVES her crocs!!!
Elle LOVES her crocs!!!
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Figuring out her new shoes.
Figuring out her new shoes.
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She's a shoe girl!
She's a shoe girl!
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Swinging outside
Swinging outside
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Hey baby!
Hey baby!
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Mother's Day 2008
Mother's Day 2008
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Sweet daughter
Sweet daughter
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Mother's Day 2008
Mother's Day 2008
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Elle and her Great Grandma Lann
Elle and her Great Grandma Lann
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Fun visits on Mother's Day
Fun visits on Mother's Day
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She hands me the lens cap
She hands me the lens cap
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Elle on the go next to my Mother's Day gift.
Elle on the go next to my Mother's Day gift.
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Elle and her baby on Mother's Day
Elle and her baby on Mother's Day
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Happy Mother's Day, We Love You, 2008
Happy Mother's Day, We Love You, 2008
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Elle's Handprints
Elle's Handprints
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Feeling the texture of the grass
Feeling the texture of the grass
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Crawling all over the front yard.
Crawling all over the front yard.
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Elle drawing at dinner.
Elle drawing at dinner.
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3 Generations
3 Generations
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Silly girl, Elle
Silly girl, Elle
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Standing tall
Standing tall
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little squirt
little squirt
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one mischievous smile!
one mischievous smile!
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Snack time - teddy puffs!
Snack time - teddy puffs!
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Almost taking steps... still a little nervous
Almost taking steps... still a little nervous
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She feels much better just crawling around!
She feels much better just crawling around!
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New Pediped shoes that we love!
New Pediped shoes that we love!
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Here Momma, have a leaf!
Here Momma, have a leaf!
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On the go!
On the go!
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Speedy thing... getting dirty on the driveway.
Speedy thing... getting dirty on the driveway.
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Look at that bootie go!
Look at that bootie go!
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Playing in the kitchen
Playing in the kitchen
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Picking up leaves
Picking up leaves
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Emptying the cabinets.
Emptying the cabinets.
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Eating a piece of cheese, with her baby.
Eating a piece of cheese, with her baby.
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Candlelight - the night of the big storms - power went out.
Candlelight - the night of the big storms - power went out.
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Elle playing with her letter magnets.
Elle playing with her letter magnets.
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Candlelight as we hide from the storms
Candlelight as we hide from the storms
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We camped out in the bathroom b/c of local tornadoes!
We camped out in the bathroom b/c of local tornadoes!
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Elle and her Mommy
Elle and her Mommy
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Stormy Skies
Stormy Skies
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This bright at 10:30pm-lots of lightning
This bright at 10:30pm-lots of lightning
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There she is, upstairs again.
There she is, upstairs again.
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Playing in her cowgirl dress and pink boots!
Playing in her cowgirl dress and pink boots!
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Cutie booties
Cutie booties
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Standing up... come here Elle!
Standing up... come here Elle!
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We love her pink boots!
We love her pink boots!
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Close up
Close up
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Just chillin'
Just chillin'
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Elle looking out the front window.
Elle looking out the front window.
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Who's out there Elle?
Who's out there Elle?
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Sittin' up at the bar at Threadgill's
Sittin' up at the bar at Threadgill's
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Sweet profile pic
Sweet profile pic
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And another, even better
And another, even better
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Bedtime stories
Bedtime stories
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One of our favorite, sweet times together each day!
One of our favorite, sweet times together each day!
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She pays close attention, and turns each page.
She pays close attention, and turns each page.
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Her cute hair after her bath.
Her cute hair after her bath.
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See the cute flip?
See the cute flip?
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Will there be any curl or wave to it??
Will there be any curl or wave to it??
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Elle and Ruby and best buds
Elle and Ruby and best buds
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Playing with the dog.
Playing with the dog.
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Fun, fun, fun
Fun, fun, fun
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Just chillin' in the hallway
Just chillin' in the hallway
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Elle loves our shoes too
Elle loves our shoes too
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She thinks they belong on her hands!
She thinks they belong on her hands!
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Love that smile!
Love that smile!
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She's a shoe girl for sure!
She's a shoe girl for sure!
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Looking over Mommy's heels
Looking over Mommy's heels
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I bet she'll love to play dress up!
I bet she'll love to play dress up!
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Elle (with a snack in her mouth) and Rowdy
Elle (with a snack in her mouth) and Rowdy
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Silly girl having some cheddar bunnies. :)
Silly girl having some cheddar bunnies. :)
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A normal pose for Elle, taking a quick break from crawling!
A normal pose for Elle, taking a quick break from crawling!
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More of our shoes!!
More of our shoes!!
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Mike, Sarah and Addison Adair at her 1st birthday party!
Mike, Sarah and Addison Adair at her 1st birthday party!
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See Elle back there... she really wants that doll!
See Elle back there... she really wants that doll!
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Singing happy birthday to Addison
Singing happy birthday to Addison
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"Is this what I'm supposed to do?"
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Elle getting a taste of the cake.
Elle getting a taste of the cake.
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Trying to get a pic of all the kids!
Trying to get a pic of all the kids!
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She's ONE!
She's ONE!
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Addison loved her cake and chocolate icing!!
Addison loved her cake and chocolate icing!!
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Rachel and Elle at the Crawfish Boil, Memorial Day W/E.
Rachel and Elle at the Crawfish Boil, Memorial Day W/E.
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Leah and Elle playing.
Leah and Elle playing.
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Tons of crawfish... still alive!
Tons of crawfish... still alive!
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Ewwwww!
Ewwwww!
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Jacob proudly holding our dinner!
Jacob proudly holding our dinner!
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Leah was brave to pick up the creepy critter!
Leah was brave to pick up the creepy critter!
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The great hosts - Paul and Keeli
The great hosts - Paul and Keeli
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Elle playing with Kaiya, the Madsen's schnauzer.
Elle playing with Kaiya, the Madsen's schnauzer.
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Kaiya is so cute!!
Kaiya is so cute!!
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Kyle and Elle watching the crawfish being dumped into the boiling water.
Kyle and Elle watching the crawfish being dumped into the boiling water.
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The crawfish boil is a fun annual gathering!
The crawfish boil is a fun annual gathering!
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On the go... in Paul and Keeli's backyard!
On the go... in Paul and Keeli's backyard!
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The tables at eating time!
The tables at eating time!
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Fun with our friends!
Fun with our friends!
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Playing in the rocks.
Playing in the rocks.
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She closely investigated each stone.
She closely investigated each stone.
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Sweet Daddy/Daughter moments!
Sweet Daddy/Daughter moments!
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Elle decided she wanted to pick her nose!
Elle decided she wanted to pick her nose!
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So I made Kyle do it too for a funny pic!!!
So I made Kyle do it too for a funny pic!!!
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Miss Elle Kathryn
Miss Elle Kathryn
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Showing all her cute grins.
Showing all her cute grins.
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Her Daddy was making her laugh!
Her Daddy was making her laugh!
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Giggles!!!
Giggles!!!
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Little flirt!
Little flirt!
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Sweetness.
Sweetness.
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Reaching for something!
Reaching for something!
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Give that back!
Give that back!
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Aunt Emily's shoes on her arms! Crazy girl!
Aunt Emily's shoes on her arms! Crazy girl!
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She loves her piggy bank toy!
She loves her piggy bank toy!
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Elle's and Em's pink toenails.
Elle's and Em's pink toenails.
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Elle's first icecream cone!
Elle's first icecream cone!
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She shared it with Aunt Emily.
She shared it with Aunt Emily.
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She LOVED licking the cold yummy treat!
She LOVED licking the cold yummy treat!
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"MMMMMMMMMMM"
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Too much fun!
Too much fun!
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I just couldn't get enough pictures!
I just couldn't get enough pictures!
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Yum yum yum
Yum yum yum
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She LOVES it.
She LOVES it.
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Messy face
Messy face
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Priceless!
Priceless!
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Elle, Em, N, O, P...
Elle, Em, N, O, P...
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Elle Kathryn's 1st Birthday

Party time
Party time

Food table our in dining room.
Food table our in dining room.

Cake table.
Cake table.

Cake table munchies.
Cake table munchies.

Elle's Cake
Elle's Cake

ELLE banner above her high chair
ELLE banner above her high chair

1st Birthday Cake
1st Birthday Cake

Elle eating some lunch just as the party started, and Finley visiting.
Elle eating some lunch just as the party started, and Finley visiting.

She had to eat something before digging into pure sugar!
She had to eat something before digging into pure sugar!

As the party went on, Elle crawled around and plopped down in front of her gifts
As the party went on, Elle crawled around and plopped down in front of her gifts

More friends arrive: Haven, Halle, Brandon, Ryan
More friends arrive: Haven, Halle, Brandon, Ryan

Hanging out: Casey, Kendall, Paul, Adam
Hanging out: Casey, Kendall, Paul, Adam

Visiting with the girls: Amanda, Elle, Laurel, Keilah, Haven and Halle
Visiting with the girls: Amanda, Elle, Laurel, Keilah, Haven and Halle

Ty, Elle and Kendall all watching Cy
Ty, Elle and Kendall all watching Cy

Time to open presents
Time to open presents

All the excitement of new books and toys!
All the excitement of new books and toys!

Thanks for the fun toys,
Thanks for the fun toys,
Tibbetts family!
Looking at a new book.
Looking at a new book.

oooooh, a new puzzle - thanks Adairs!
oooooh, a new puzzle - thanks Adairs!

Gift opening went like this:
Gift opening went like this:
Daddy opened the gifts, Elle watched and admired her new things, Mommy took notes of who gave what.
Kyle's favorite of Elle's gifts - a book about baseball- thanks Buddy and Holly!
Kyle's favorite of Elle's gifts - a book about baseball- thanks Buddy and Holly!

Elle learned quickly that fun toys and books came out of those gift bags!
Elle learned quickly that fun toys and books came out of those gift bags!

Friends watching Elle open her gifts.
Friends watching Elle open her gifts.

The fun mess, with basketball on in the background.
The fun mess, with basketball on in the background.

Look at all those toys, clothes, books.
Look at all those toys, clothes, books.

Elle and her first baby doll - thanks Gordons!
Elle and her first baby doll - thanks Gordons!

Elle is definitely a girly girl!
Elle is definitely a girly girl!

Elle pulling for her second baby doll from Aunt Erin as Aunt Em cuts the tag off
Elle pulling for her second baby doll from Aunt Erin as Aunt Em cuts the tag off

Admiring her other new baby.
Admiring her other new baby.

Friends back-to-back: Elle and Mia
Friends back-to-back: Elle and Mia

The kiddos playing
The kiddos playing

Elle and Kendall
Elle and Kendall

Elle patting her new baby doll's back.
Elle patting her new baby doll's back.

Blue eyed babies
Blue eyed babies

Take 1: Trying to get all the kids on the couch.
Take 1: Trying to get all the kids on the couch.

Trying to get 9 toddlers to sit still!
Trying to get 9 toddlers to sit still!

Addison, Finley, Elle
Addison, Finley, Elle

About half the kids: Addison, Finley, Elle, Mia, Cy
About half the kids: Addison, Finley, Elle, Mia, Cy


"Do I know you?" "No, but if you know Elle, then we're cool."

These pictures crack me up, seeing what each kid is doing...
These pictures crack me up, seeing what each kid is doing...

They're getting a bit antsy... all these pics within about 2-3 minutes.
They're getting a bit antsy... all these pics within about 2-3 minutes.

This might be the best of all and the last one taken.
This might be the best of all and the last one taken.
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Elle and I down by her cake before she tears into it.
Elle and I down by her cake before she tears into it.
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Elle's smash cake
Elle's smash cake
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1 lit candle for Elle
1 lit candle for Elle
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Elle was watching the window as we sang to her.
Elle was watching the window as we sang to her.
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Not interested in blowing out that candle
Not interested in blowing out that candle
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Mommy blows out the candle for Elle.
Mommy blows out the candle for Elle.
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Elle's Birthday Cake
Elle's Birthday Cake
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Wondering what she's supposed to do with this!
Wondering what she's supposed to do with this!
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Big bite of cake, or probably mostly icing!
Big bite of cake, or probably mostly icing!
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Dig in!!
Dig in!!
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Tasting the sweetness.
Tasting the sweetness.
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Trying to figure it all out.
Trying to figure it all out.
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She's ONE!
She's ONE!
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Birthday Girl
Birthday Girl
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Now she's just playing.
Now she's just playing.
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She started clapping and doing her pat-a-cake!
She started clapping and doing her pat-a-cake!
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Finley and Amanda watch the birthday girl make a mess.
Finley and Amanda watch the birthday girl make a mess.
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Mia and Keilah watching Elle.
Mia and Keilah watching Elle.
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That's what you're supposed to do!!
That's what you're supposed to do!!
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Waving with icing hands.
Waving with icing hands.
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Smooshing it in her hands.
Smooshing it in her hands.
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Our best attempt at a pic with the birthday hat!
Our best attempt at a pic with the birthday hat!
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Enough!
Enough!
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Elle looking out the back window.
Elle looking out the back window.
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Enjoying her new baby doll.
Enjoying her new baby doll.
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The piles of opened gifts
The piles of opened gifts
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Holly and Elle reading her book.
Holly and Elle reading her book.
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The aftermath: smashed cake and birthday hat.
The aftermath: smashed cake and birthday hat.
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Halle playing with the toys.
Halle playing with the toys.
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She wanted to play on the grass, not the nice big blanket.
She wanted to play on the grass, not the nice big blanket.
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Ellie Baby
Ellie Baby
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Haven and April
Haven and April
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Elle wanted to play washers too!
Elle wanted to play washers too!
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Keilah and Keeli enjoying the sun.
Keilah and Keeli enjoying the sun.
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Elle loving her new pink car - thanks Kellers!
Elle loving her new pink car - thanks Kellers!
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Elle playing after getting comfortable and out of her party dress.
Elle playing after getting comfortable and out of her party dress.
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Admiring her babies.
Admiring her babies.
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Getting ready for bed that night.
Getting ready for bed that night.
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Trying to figure out what that is!
Trying to figure out what that is!
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Brush those 6 teeth!
Brush those 6 teeth!
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On Elle's real birthday, day after her party, April 20th!
On Elle's real birthday, day after her party, April 20th!
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The slide was much better!
The slide was much better!
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A little while later, and with a jacket on, she was having fun!
A little while later, and with a jacket on, she was having fun!
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Swinging with Daddy.
Swinging with Daddy.
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All smiles.
All smiles.
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weeeeeeee!!!!
weeeeeeee!!!!
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Swinging with Mommy
Swinging with Mommy
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Riding on Daddy's shoulder.
Riding on Daddy's shoulder.
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Still holding her baby.
Still holding her baby.
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Checking out the little truck.
Checking out the little truck.
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Hanging from the monkey bars... Kyle held her at her waist, don't worry!
Hanging from the monkey bars... Kyle held her at her waist, don't worry!
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Making a mess in the tupperware cabinet! A new favorite thing to do.
Making a mess in the tupperware cabinet! A new favorite thing to do.
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"I'm ONE today" at Elle's growth chart!
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Elle with her new pink cell phone toy.
Elle with her new pink cell phone toy.
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Calling all her friends and thanking them for coming to her birthday party!
Calling all her friends and thanking them for coming to her birthday party!
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Walking along the couch.
Walking along the couch.
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Smiling for the camera.
Smiling for the camera.
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She loves rolling her cars around.
She loves rolling her cars around.
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It's bedtime! She tries to take her diaper off!
It's bedtime! She tries to take her diaper off!
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Baby girl
Baby girl
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Sleepyhead, still holding her babies!!
Sleepyhead, still holding her babies!!
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Keeli is so talented - made these dresses for Elle! Thanks Keeli!!!
Keeli is so talented - made these dresses for Elle! Thanks Keeli!!!
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ELLE blocks by Keeli too!
ELLE blocks by Keeli too!
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Dress made by Keeli for Elle - I snagged this pic from Keeli.
Dress made by Keeli for Elle - I snagged this pic from Keeli.
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April 2008 (before Elle's birthday)

This is her face as she crawls toward me
This is her face as she crawls toward me
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Fun in her wagon
Fun in her wagon
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She loves her rides.
She loves her rides.
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Swing time
Swing time
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Crawling all over the porch
Crawling all over the porch
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Playing with some leaves.
Playing with some leaves.
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Thirsty?
Thirsty?
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Elle loves sipping water from her cup.
Elle loves sipping water from her cup.
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Elle
Elle
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Sleepy girl in the car.
Sleepy girl in the car.
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Elle on Easter morning
Elle on Easter morning
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Kisses for her new lambie
Kisses for her new lambie
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"mmmm" Ellie smooches
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She got a princess star wand.
She got a princess star wand.
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How does it taste?
How does it taste?
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Funny faces!
Funny faces!
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Bunny ears at brunch
Bunny ears at brunch
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She did not keep those on for long!
She did not keep those on for long!
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Chomping on a strawberry!
Chomping on a strawberry!
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She made a mess, but enjoyed it.
She made a mess, but enjoyed it.
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Beautiful Tulips for Easter
Beautiful Tulips for Easter
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Cocunut lamb-shaped cake
Cocunut lamb-shaped cake
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Elle and Em
Elle and Em
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Aunt Emily with her favorite niece
Aunt Emily with her favorite niece
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Elle was helping me unpack.
Elle was helping me unpack.
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In her new dress for the party.
In her new dress for the party.
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Shelby's 1st Birthday Party
Shelby's 1st Birthday Party
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Kissing Cousins!
Kissing Cousins!
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Nana holding Elle and watching the birthday activities.
Nana holding Elle and watching the birthday activities.
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Time for the presents!
Time for the presents!
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Shelby with her cake face!
Shelby with her cake face!
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Shelby is ONE!
Shelby is ONE!
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Bluebonnets for Elle
Bluebonnets for Elle
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It was so sunny, Elle just wanted to look down at the flowers.
It was so sunny, Elle just wanted to look down at the flowers.
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Elle's profile looking around.
Elle's profile looking around.
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Stand up sweetie.
Stand up sweetie.
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Momma and Elle Belle
Momma and Elle Belle
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"Let go Mommy!"
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Giving her a little shade so she'd look up!
Giving her a little shade so she'd look up!
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Reaching for the perfect flower.
Reaching for the perfect flower.
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Aren't the bluebonnets just amazing!
Aren't the bluebonnets just amazing!
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I love springtime in Texas for this reason!
I love springtime in Texas for this reason!
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We tried to get good pics...
We tried to get good pics...
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That foot cracks me up.
That foot cracks me up.
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Singing songs... this is her
Singing songs... this is her "washed the spider out!"
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Elle's first experience in the bluebonnets.
Elle's first experience in the bluebonnets.
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Big squinty smiles.
Big squinty smiles.
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Elle coming right for the camera.
Elle coming right for the camera.
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Time to pull out her hair bow.
Time to pull out her hair bow.
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Sharing Happiness.
Sharing Happiness.
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Don't pick those flowers Elle.
Don't pick those flowers Elle.
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Yummy applesauce!
Yummy applesauce!
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The only way she likes to eat her applesauce is with her fingers!
The only way she likes to eat her applesauce is with her fingers!
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Happy girl
Happy girl
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Hey baby!
Hey baby!
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Chicago Trip

Arriving in Chicago
Arriving in Chicago
Erin picked us up at O'Hare at 8:30am when our plane arrived and we went back to her house.
Elle and Tyler meet
Elle and Tyler meet

Sitting pretty for a pic...
Sitting pretty for a pic...
She was an angel on the plane - slept in my arms the entire flight!!!
Going in for a kiss
Going in for a kiss

Smooch
Smooch

They loved each other.
They loved each other.
Tyler would roll over when Elle came near him.
Sweet girl and sweet pup
Sweet girl and sweet pup

Dinner at Erin's the first night
Dinner at Erin's the first night

Bath time in the big tub
Bath time in the big tub

Wet baby
Wet baby

Looking up at her Momma
Looking up at her Momma

She liked feeling the water
She liked feeling the water
coming out of the faucet.
All wrapped up while drying off
All wrapped up while drying off

Good night sweet heart!
Good night sweet heart!
Tired after a long day of travel and fun!
Elle and Tyler
Elle and Tyler

Both are hams for the camera
Both are hams for the camera

Saturday in Chicago
Saturday in Chicago

Matching expressions crack me up
Matching expressions crack me up
Wide eyed with their mouths wide open
Tyler going in for Elle's toy
Tyler going in for Elle's toy

Aunt Erin and Elle in the mirror
Aunt Erin and Elle in the mirror

Going shopping on a cold day!
Going shopping on a cold day!
It was around 40 degrees and we shopped in Bucktown with Elle all bundled up!
Lunch at Jerry's in Bucktown
Lunch at Jerry's in Bucktown

Cute shops
Cute shops
Elle got an organic teether banana toy.
She's a diva!
She's a diva!

About to stop at Wicker Park
About to stop at Wicker Park

Swinging at Wicker Park
Swinging at Wicker Park

She loved the cold air!
She loved the cold air!

Mommy and daughter
Mommy and daughter

Fun on the slide!
Fun on the slide!


"Weeeeeee!!!!"

She had fun but wanted to do it
She had fun but wanted to do it
all by herself!!
She did not want to ride down
She did not want to ride down
on Mommy's lap!
Coco Rouge in Bucktown
Coco Rouge in Bucktown
the best hot chocolate ever!
Big smiles in the bright sun
Big smiles in the bright sun

Pears for breakfast
Pears for breakfast

Rosy cheeks
Rosy cheeks

happy happy
happy happy

She's excited about something!
She's excited about something!

How big is Elle?
How big is Elle?
SO BIG!!!!! She did this on her own for the first time in Chicago when Aunt Erin asked her!
Pulling up on everything!
Pulling up on everything!

Play time again
Play time again

Tyler and Elle
Tyler and Elle

Her very own magazine!
Her very own magazine!
ELLE
ELLE
ELLE

Brushing her hair after her bath
Brushing her hair after her bath

Everything in the mouth!
Everything in the mouth!

Shopping in Forest Park
Shopping in Forest Park
This is where she fell in love with a tiny baby doll that Erin ended up getting her for her 1st birthday!
Playing with Aunt Erin
Playing with Aunt Erin
as Mommy looked around the store.
Sunday brunch at Caffe De Luca
Sunday brunch at Caffe De Luca
best quiche ever!
Elle loves Rubber Duckies!
Elle loves Rubber Duckies!
This one's especially cool!
Sweet kiss!
Sweet kiss!

Shopping at Land of Nod
Shopping at Land of Nod
They have the best kids stuff - check it out www.landofnod.com
More time with Tyler
More time with Tyler
They're buds!
Climbing into Mommy's suitcase.
Climbing into Mommy's suitcase.

SO BIG!
SO BIG!
we love this pic!
so much fun
so much fun

Deep in thought
Deep in thought

Mommy's shoe tastes good
Mommy's shoe tastes good
yuck!
Now playing in her suitcase.
Now playing in her suitcase.

Taking a few steps holding on
Taking a few steps holding on

Sittin on the desk
Sittin on the desk
in front of the computer screen
Messing with the laptop
Messing with the laptop

Hard at work!
Hard at work!

Upset that she can't
Upset that she can't
bang on the keys!
She wants HER way! :)
She wants HER way! :)

Playing with the mouse
Playing with the mouse

Happy girl now
Happy girl now

Upset again... she was tired!!
Upset again... she was tired!!

Elle with Aunt Erin
Elle with Aunt Erin
and her class of 1st graders at Beye Elementary in Oak Park
The kids loved having Elle visit
The kids loved having Elle visit

Elle LOVED it too!
Elle LOVED it too!

The kids surrounded her
The kids surrounded her
to talk and sing her songs.
They were playing a math game
They were playing a math game
and Elle wanted to take all the numbers from the kids.
Girls girls girls
Girls girls girls

Bria playing with Elle
Bria playing with Elle

Loving math already... ha ha
Loving math already... ha ha

Elle loved the fairies
Elle loved the fairies
on Bria's shirt.
SO BIG!
SO BIG!
Elle showing off when the kids asked her "How big is Elle?"
She LOVED the attention
She LOVED the attention
and being in the middle of the circle they made around her.
This was so much fun for Elle
This was so much fun for Elle
and I think the 1st graders enjoyed it just as much!
Laurel and Elle
Laurel and Elle
with the kids right before they left.
Maya and Elle met eachother too.
Maya and Elle met eachother too.
Maya is Erin's friend's little girl.
Elle took off and left the room
Elle took off and left the room
to go explore!
Off she goes!
Off she goes!
I have a feeling she'll love school.
Elle did her own hair...
Elle did her own hair...
notice the hair band on top of her head. :)
She was proud of herself.
She was proud of herself.

Back out on the town.
Back out on the town.
Shopping in Oak Park at a local bookstore.
Elle reads with Aunt Erin.
Elle reads with Aunt Erin.

They both love books!!
They both love books!!
And I love this picture!
Tyler wants some attention too.
Tyler wants some attention too.

Lunch one day.
Lunch one day.
We borrowed the stroller and feeding chair from Maya!
Look at that smile!
Look at that smile!

Laurel and Elle
Laurel and Elle
outside Erin and Mike's house in Forest Park
Stocking the fridge,
Stocking the fridge,
getting it ready for the boys to come in town!
Wade, Laurel, Elle, Kyle
Wade, Laurel, Elle, Kyle
Elle and I picked them up from O'Hare Thursday morning, April 3
Elle missed her Daddy.
Elle missed her Daddy.

Elle loves Old Style beer too.
Elle loves Old Style beer too.
j/k! she just likes the feel of the bottle on her mouth
Driving into Chicago
Driving into Chicago

Riding into the city-
Riding into the city-
Sears Tower ahead.
Wade's first visit to Chicago
Wade's first visit to Chicago

Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo
picture time before going inside
Lincoln Park Zoo is a free zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo is a free zoo
in Lincoln Park, just north of downtown
Elle's first carousel ride
Elle's first carousel ride

It was fun!
It was fun!

I'm laughing because Erin
I'm laughing because Erin
almost fell backwards as the carousel moved faster and faster!
Look here, smile, Elle!
Look here, smile, Elle!

Wade and Kyle waved
Wade and Kyle waved
each time we went around.
Elle on the elephant!
Elle on the elephant!

Fun firsts for Elle!
Fun firsts for Elle!

Big smiles
Big smiles
after the carousel ride.
Daddy and Elle chasing the goose
Daddy and Elle chasing the goose

Mommy and Baby
Mommy and Baby
looking at the animals.
Up close and personal
Up close and personal
with a gorilla. It was so cool to see him so close!
The Lion
The Lion
When I was very little, my favorite animal at the zoo was the lion so it stuck and I've always liked the lions!
This guy didn't just chill...
This guy didn't just chill...
he roared several times while we were there. You could hear him all throughout the zoo!
This was a great day!
This was a great day!

Posing with the lions.
Posing with the lions.

Lion, Elle, Laurel, Erin
Lion, Elle, Laurel, Erin

This lady went on and on...
This lady went on and on...
about the toads vs. frogs and saving their habitats. Elle just wanted to touch the toads!
sssssssnakesssssssss
sssssssnakesssssssss
ewww!

"what is this thing on my head?"
she wasn't sure what to think about this hat.
Hangin' with Daddy
Hangin' with Daddy

Seeing the giraffes w/ Aunt Erin
Seeing the giraffes w/ Aunt Erin

Elle fell asleep on Aunt Erin
Elle fell asleep on Aunt Erin

Kyle and Wade
Kyle and Wade

Stopping at the other entrance
Stopping at the other entrance
on the way back from walking around Lincoln Park.
We were hungry!
We were hungry!
Stopped at this little Italian place to grab a bite to eat in Lincoln Park after the zoo.
The Pasta Bowl
The Pasta Bowl

The boys.
The boys.

And the girls.
And the girls.

Next stop... Caribou Coffee
Next stop... Caribou Coffee

Elle was a trooper.
Elle was a trooper.
She had a fun day too!
Eating out again!
Eating out again!
This time at Mama Thai, one of their faves.
Elle, her aunt and mommy
Elle, her aunt and mommy

Mike drew a caricature
Mike drew a caricature
on Elle's little magnadoodle.
Wade, Kyle, Mike
Wade, Kyle, Mike

The Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor
The Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor
another fun place in Forest Park... and it was cold and rainy out! Ice cream is good anytime!
Lots of ice cream!
Lots of ice cream!

Wade and Erin at Hot Dougs
Wade and Erin at Hot Dougs
Chicago-style dogs... yum!
Gotta have a Chicago dog
Gotta have a Chicago dog

She's so cool!
She's so cool!

Mommy's turn with the sunglasses
Mommy's turn with the sunglasses
being silly!
And Aunt Erin's turn too!
And Aunt Erin's turn too!

Wade's ridin' in the back!
Wade's ridin' in the back!

In the city on Uncle Mike's
In the city on Uncle Mike's
shoulders.
Chicago-style pizza
Chicago-style pizza
we waited over an hour for the best pizza!!! worth it.
Mike's infamous face...
Mike's infamous face...
when he smiles and just as the pic is taken, changes to this!
Elle enjoyed the city that day!
Elle enjoyed the city that day!
She liked the lights and seeing the taxis.
Kisses for the baby.
Kisses for the baby.

The boys up ahead.
The boys up ahead.

Classic.
Classic.

Brunch at Hot Chocolate
Brunch at Hot Chocolate
the guys had 3 generations of astros jerseys on... they were going to wrigley after this!
the Hot Chocolate!
the Hot Chocolate!
I said the best hot chocolate was at Coco Rouge... until I had this!!!! My fave!
Wrigley Field
Wrigley Field
Cubs vs. Astros
Addison Street
Addison Street
Train stop after the game.
Play ball
Play ball
pretty good seats for buying the tickets just before the game!
The crowd at Wrigley Field
The crowd at Wrigley Field

Scoreboard and bleacher seats
Scoreboard and bleacher seats

Looking out to the bleachers
Looking out to the bleachers

The train's coming.
The train's coming.
The guys took the train into the city after the game.
Tribune Building
Tribune Building

Hancock Building
Hancock Building
from below the Water Tower
The Water Tower
The Water Tower

a piece of the Great Pyramid
a piece of the Great Pyramid

a piece of the Alamo
a piece of the Alamo

Wrigley Building
Wrigley Building