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Sam's 4th birthday cake

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The party room while the kids were in the gym.

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Jumping on the trampoline. 

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Swinging like a monkey.  (Which was the original theme of the party but was ultimately changed to racecars.)

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Our neighbor and little friend, Emily.

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More neighbor friends, Luke and Paige.

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Classmates and neighbors, Sam and Casey.

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Friends from Sam's class, Kara and Gabrielle.

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Chatting with Miss Brandee, one of the instructors.

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Sam with some of his neighbor friends-- Patrick, Emmett, Will, Luke and Owen.

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Who knew a parachute could be so much fun?

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The kids lineup and listen to the instructions.

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Fun with a parachute continued.

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Prince Samuel blowing out the candles.

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Family photo just after blowing out the candles.

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2008-07-01 The lighthouse.

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2008-07-01 Pizza party at the condo with (L to R) Connor, Sam, Cole and Andy.

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2008-07-01 Will on the beach.

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2008-07-01 Sam loves playing in the water.

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2008-07-01 Buddies Sam and Cole are building a sand castle.

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2008-07-01 Splashing.

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2008-07-01 Watching the sun go down.

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2008-07-01 Will crawls in the sand like a little turtle.

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2008-07-01 Happy boy!

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2008-07-02 Sam and Will play outside with Grandma Gray.

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2008-07-02 Bob, Sam and Will with Grandma. What a nice visit we had!

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2008-07-02 Sam loves playing the organ at Grandma's house.

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2008-07-02 Sam's 1st taste of Blue Moon.

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2008-07-02 Sam lets Mama try Blue Moon.

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2008-07-02 Sherman's is AWESOME!

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2008-07-03 The boys eat lunch under the willow tree on our visit to Ludington.

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2008-07-03 (L to R) Ron, Herb and Norm.

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2008-07-03 Herb and Mardella, the organizers of our day together.

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2008-07-03 Family photo from our trip to Ludington.

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2008-07-03 We heard some stories about the old times and about how the Dwyers live today.

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2008-07-03 Cole hanging out.

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2008-07-03 Sheila gathers genealogy information while she has the opportunity.

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2008-07-03 The Rover made it all the way to the Dwyer compound in Ludington, MI.

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2008-07-03 The Dwyer name proudly displayed.

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2008-07-03

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2008-07-03 The heating vent through which Herb listened to the adults.

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2008-07-03 Mardella was so gracious, she even had a high chair where babies Bonnie and Will ate lunch.

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2008-07-03 A spread worthy of a Dwyer gathering.

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2008-07-03 Sam and Cole climb the willow tree.

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2008-07-03 Herb and Diana in front of the farmhouse.

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2008-07-03 A historical document.

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2008-07-03 Bonnie checks out the grounds.

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2008-07-03 Mardella had lots of history to share.

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2008-07-03 Baby Bonnie and baby Will.

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2008-07-03 Photo of Aunt Ethel which was hanging in the house.

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2008-07-03

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2008-07-03

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2008-07-04 Survival of the fittest.

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2008-07-04 Bob is having blueprints drawn up for his plans to turn it into Captain Bob's.

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2008-07-04 Sam loves looking at boats.

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2008-07-06 On the ride home, I let Will play with my sunglasses.

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2008-07-06 He started to get a little rough with them.

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2008-07-06 So I had to take them away.

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2008-07-06 Bob is driving again.

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2008-07-06 When all else fails, ply children with vanilla milkshakes.

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2008-06-01 Sam participated in the Wellesley-Weston Pan Massachusetts Challenge to benefit research and treatment of chi

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2008-06-01 Sam's PMC race t-shirt with his sponsors' words

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2008-06-01 He earned more than $1100 which made him a 'heavy hitter'

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2008-06-01 Sam on race day

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2008-06-01 GPa and Grandma Sue came to see him race

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2008-06-01 Checking out the course

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2008-06-01 Cruising around the track

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2008-06-01 Playing on the rainbow tarp with his friend, Theo

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2008-06-01 On the course

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2008-06-01 'Friends of Wellesley Montessori School' team photo

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2008-06-01 For part of the race, Will napped in the stroller

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2008-06-06 Will's first birthday and first bite of cake with frosting!

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2008-06-06 More curious about what this stuff was than interested in eating it.

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2008-06-07 Opening the new rolling sorter from the Simpson family.

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2008-06-07 Standing at the couch playing with it.

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2008-06-12 Sam loves Ms. Iona!

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2008-06-14 Will is standing but not yet walking.

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2008-06-14 The day of Will's 1st birthday party.

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2008-06-14 Cold stone ice cream cake - yum!

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2008-06-14 Happy birthday, baby Will!

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2008-06-14 Check out the dinos.

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2008-06-14 Happy boy.

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2008-06-14 Sam loved the cake too.

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2008-06-14 The lawn sign.

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2008-06-14 balloons.

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2008-06-14 GPa and Grandma Sue at Will's party.

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2008-06-15 party favors.

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2008-06-15 Sweet Will.

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2008-06-15 Trying to get the photographer.

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2008-06-15 Playing with the piggy bank from the Nihans.

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2008-06-16 Sam's lunch packed for his 1st day of summer camp.

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2008-06-16 Sam and Mama on his first day of camp.

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2008-06-16 Off to camp!

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2008-06-21 Tubby time for the boys.

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2008-06-22 Up the stairs? No problem!

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2008-06-24 Will's 1st haircut- BEFORE he knew what was coming.

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2008-06-24 Hey lady, what are you doing and why am I in this chair?!

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2008-06-24 The cutting hasn't even begun yet and he's not having it.

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2008-06-24 So sad!

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2008-06-24 Sam, the haircut pro, should have gone first.

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2008-06-24 Handsome haircut! (Nothing a spaghetti dinner can't fix.)

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2008-06-28 The road trip to Michigan has begun and Sam is opening the first good traveler prize.

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2008-06-28 The driver gets to pick the music.

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2008-06-28 The back of the car was crammed, but functional.

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2008-06-28 We're almost there!

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2008-06-28 Making himself comfortable in our rental condo.

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2008-06-28 Also making himself comfortable.

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2008-06-28 Seeing the sign as we drove into town made us cheer!

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2008-06-28 The view from the condo.

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2008-06-29 We head over to the cottage and check the mail.

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2008-06-29 Grandpa's fish.

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2008-06-29 The fish came with papers.

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2008-06-29 The Dwyer boys try out the chairs. (Grandma later tells us that Bobby insisted on taking one home when he wa

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2008-06-29 Cole and Sam on the swing.

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2008-06-29 The boys at the tire swing.

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2008-06-29 Baby swap: Rick with Will and Bob with Bonnie.

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2008-06-29 Another trip to the Village Market.

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2008-06-29 Sam and Deanna walking out to the pier.

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2008-06-29 (L to R) Cole, Sam, Will and Connor on the beach.

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2008-06-30 Bob and Will with the marina behind them.

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2008-06-30 A visit to Crane's Orchard with the family and the boys get to sit in cool schoolhouse chairs.

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2008-06-30 Kelly, Bonnie and Rick at Crane's.

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2008-06-30 Will's first visit to Crane's.

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2008-06-30 Sam tried out the antique tractor.

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2008-06-30 Just a short walk from the condo to the marina.

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2008-06-30 Back at the cottage, the kids play together like generations before them.

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2008-06-30 Sam takes a walk down to the dock.

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2008-06-30 Sam wants to drive the boat and thinks the goggles might help him.

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2008-06-30 Will is happy to be on the boat and Deanna is making sure that Sam's not going for an unintentional swim.

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2008-06-30 Kristy on the dock.

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2008-06-30 Cole teaches Sam how to catch fish.

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2007-06-06 Dr. Bob is ready for delivery

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2007-06-06 Baby Will is just a few minutes old

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2007-06-06 Mommy and baby meet for the 1st time

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2007-06-07 Big brother Sam meets his brother the day after he's born

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2007-06-08 Sam gives baby brother Will a kiss

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2007-06-10 Mommy and baby ready to head home from the hospital

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2007-06-11 The Dwyer boys at home together

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2007-06-12 William Jameson Dwyer at 6 days old

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Sam and Bob sizing up the egg hunt competition

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Planning for egg grabbing victory

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Joyful gathering

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Plenty of eggs out past the rest of the gatherers

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Once he collected the limit of 10 eggs, he started getting selective about which had the best prizes in them

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Followed by fun at the playground

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On the swings with Papa

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Before: family room looking toward side entry

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After: family room looking toward new side mudroom entry and expanded kitchen

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Before: kitchen view from windows through to living room

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After: kitchen view from windows through to living room

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After: removed wall and added kitchen peninsula

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After: stove wall

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After: new sink and faucets below existing bay window

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After: view across new computer desk toward reconfigured side entry and mudroom

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After: sink wall

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2006-10-03

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2006-10-03

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2006-10-04 the photographer

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2006-10-06 just waking up from naptime

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2006-10-14 Bob & Deanna at Munsey's wedding

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2006-10-14 Kate & Steve Gendron

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2006-10-14 Cindy & Don Gottfried

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2006-10-14 Kate & Steve

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2006-10-14 Munsey showing off his skills

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2006-10-14 Bobby & Steve the pirates

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2006-10-18 It's not always big smiles all around

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2006-10-21 Dad & Sue drinking fall beers at John Harvard's

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2006-10-25 Sam eating Nonna's spaghetti and meatballs

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2006-10-31 Happy Halloween

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2006-10-31 playing in the leaves

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2006-10-31 trick or treating

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2006-10-31

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2006-10-31

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2006-10-31 Sam wasn't so sure what to do with the bowl of goodies presented to him

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2005-12-12 Sam and his Papa decorate their first Christmas tree

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2005-12-12 Gazing at the tree

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2005-12-12 cutie in a hoodie

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2005-12-17 after eating cherries

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2005-12-19 opening presents in Sammyland

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2005-12-19 building with blocks

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2005-12-21 big boy...

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2005-12-21 ...is 11 months old

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2005-12-21 actually he's a bit more than 11 months in these pictures but close enough

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2005-12-21 on our way to Christmas in Connecticut

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2005-12-21 bundled up sleepyhead

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2005-12-22 we stopped to buy Sam some food in W. Hartford

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2005-12-22 Whole Baby

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2005-12-22 playing trains with Gpa

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2005-12-23 conked out

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2005-12-24 first time in real cold weather gear

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2005-12-24 Christmas eve gathering and a return to Mama's first waitressing & bartending job

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2005-12-24 Sam asking Grandpa if he could have mis-scored the Christmas quiz

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2005-12-24 playing with the boxes

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2005-12-24 presents on Christmas eve

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2005-12-24

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2005-12-24 Aunt Sarah & Sam

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2005-12-25 Christmas day presents

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2005-12-25 Aunt Diane & Uncle Vic come for a visit

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2005-12-25 Aunt Diane Dawg & Sam the man

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2005-12-25 Baby Gap

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2005-12-25 "yay for new books and clothes!"

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2005-12-25 Michael in the kitchen making Christmas steaks

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2005-12-26 "Sam, where's your tongue?"

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2005-12-26 this wild man came in the house and put on Michael's hat and gloves

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2005-12-30 At the zoo with Dave, Lee Ann, Amelia & Sophie

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2005-12-30 boys at the zoo

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2005-12-30 who's that guy?

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2005-12-30 checking out the animals from the comfort of strollers

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2005-12-30 flamingos!

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2005-12-30 rhino

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2005-12-30 Mamas walking

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2005-12-31 A music pirate takes over the New Year's Eve party at Rick & Kelly's

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2005-12-31 line dancing?

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2005-12-31 the dancing gets wild

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2006-01-01 Kelly and Deanna cut loose

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2006-01-07 in the bouncer

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2006-01-08 "clock!"

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2006-01-08 Sam's birthday party

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2006-01-08 take a guess game

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2006-01-08 welcome

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2006-01-08 party time

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2006-01-08 changing table in use

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2006-01-08 Sara, baby Josie & Deanna

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2006-01-08 Sheila & Herb among party guests

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2006-01-08 Stephanie & Lucas

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2006-01-08 Lee Ann & Sophie

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2006-01-08 Grandma helps Sam walk

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2006-01-08 he loved playing in the grass with the big kids

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2006-01-08 rolling down the hill and duck duck goose

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2006-01-08 the ladies watch as the kids play

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2006-01-08 time for Sam's 1st birthday cake

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2006-01-08 Papa helps blow out the candle

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2006-01-08 "how old are you, Sam?"

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2006-01-08 Sam and his Mama

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2006-01-08 goodie bags for our young guests

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2006-01-08 Mama can't believe she's gonna let him eat ice cream cake

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2006-01-08 Cole!

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2006-01-08 the birthday boy with his cousins, Connor & Cole

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2006-01-08 saying goodbyes

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2006-01-08 happy family

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2006-01-08 happy family

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2006-01-09 opening a present from Josie

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2005-09-13 If he ever actually does become an architect....

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2005-09-13 ...I will have this photo framed for his office

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2005-09-13 it always seems to be mealtime

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2005-09-13 love to touch mama's teeth

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2005-09-13 papa gets a kiss

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2005-09-13 better view of the architect onesie

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2005-09-15 our monthly photo becomes more challenging as my dude gets more mobile

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2005-09-15 there goes the sign

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2005-09-15

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2005-09-15 prayer puppy is starting to look worn

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2005-09-15

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2005-09-15

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2005-09-16 prayer puppy is loved

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2005-09-18 i love my aunt

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2005-09-22 i love to eat

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2005-09-23 goin for a ride with papa

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2005-09-24 happy family

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2005-09-24

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2005-09-29 yummy cookie

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2005-09-29

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2005-10-02

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2005-10-02 reading time

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2005-10-02

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2005-10-03

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2005-10-03 danger averted

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2005-10-06 tubby time

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2005-10-08 Doug & Rae Anne's wedding

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2005-10-08 Doug & Steve

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2005-10-08 here comes the bride

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2005-10-08 Rick & Kelly

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2005-10-08 Bob & D

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2005-10-08 Bob making a play for the bride

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2005-10-08 Rick making a play for the groom?

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2005-10-08 Doug gets serenaded

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2005-10-09 Dylan & Amy

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2005-10-09 Sam & Dylan playing

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2005-08-13 Mealtime is always entertaining

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2005-08-13 Really liked whatever was in the bowl

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2005-08-15 Sleeping on Mama at the airport

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2005-08-17 Visit with Sam's Great Grandma

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2005-08-17 In the car

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2005-08-17 Hanging out at Aunt Annie and Uncle Rich's house

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2005-08-18 Auntie Jill came to visit and play with you at the hotel

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2005-08-18 Auntie Jill loves shoes

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2005-08-18 At another hotel before Aunt Diane's wedding

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2005-08-18 A big boy sits in the restaurant high chair

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2005-08-18 Cousin James, Sarah and Sam

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2005-08-19 Papa imitates Sam's reaction to the first bite

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2005-08-19 At Aunt Diane's wedding: before Sam started squealing

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2005-08-19 Aunt Diane & Uncle Vic tie the knot

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2005-08-19 Beautiful bride

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2005-08-19 Mama & Sam

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2005-08-19 Aunt Diane with her favorite people, Grandma & Pop

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2005-08-19 The Aunties all want a little Sammy time

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2005-08-19 Dance fever

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2005-08-19 All that bouncing

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2005-08-19 was fun but upset Sam's tummy

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2005-08-19 The cousins gather at the wedding

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2005-08-19 dancing with cousin Alyssa

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2005-08-22 two front teeth coming in

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2005-08-23 Sam with his buddy Crush, the fish

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2005-08-24 Tubby time

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2005-08-25 mealtime again

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2005-08-28 in Mama & Papa's bed

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2005-09-03 Boys in hats

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2005-09-05 playtime

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2005-09-05 the food must have run out

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2005-09-05 working on drinking from a cup

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2005-09-05 hey dude

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2005-09-05 silly goose

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2005-09-07

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2005-09-07 high fashion guy

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2005-09-07 Grandma gets Sam settled

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2005-09-07 what a look!

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2005-09-07

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2005-09-07 handsome boy

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2005-09-07

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2005-09-07

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2005-09-07 photo used for Sam's dedication

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2005-09-07

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2005-09-07

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2005-09-07

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2005-09-11 happiest family

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2005-09-11 little boy in a giant chair

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2005-09-11 dedication at Red Mountain Community Church

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2005-09-11 Pastor Bob prays for Sam

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2005-09-11

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2005-09-11 Dessert back at the house for family who came to the dedication

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2005-09-11 Sam and his proud Papa

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2005-09-11 Uncle Rick Dwyer

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2005-07-12 Sam and his lovey, Prayer Bear

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2005-07-12 Getting taller every day

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2005-07-12 Big boy

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2005-07-12 The baby who ate Tokyo

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2005-07-12 His monthly photo

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2005-07-12 "Mommy, let me hold the camera for you"

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2005-07-14 Headed for swimming class

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2005-07-14 Our last day of swim class, Papa came to watch and take photos of Sam's breaststroke

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2005-07-14 Swimming prodigy!

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2005-07-14 If it weren't for that darn sun

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2005-07-17 Wild boy in his armadillo gear

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2005-07-18 Sam and his Mama

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2005-07-18 Sam doesn't look too happy about it but he's on his way to his first ever MLB game

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2005-07-18 Sam and Mama at the Bank One Ballpark in Phoenix, AZ (that's right, outside in PHX in July!)

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2005-07-18 Much happier now that the D-backs are winning

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2005-07-18 Late night for babies!

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2005-07-21 "When I learn to walk, I'm going to Krispy Kreme.... for now though, I'll have to settle for this block."

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2005-07-22 An extreme close-up to point out what happens when Sammy and Mama get overheated

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2005-07-28 "Sally Spider is so busy, all her spinning makes her dizzy" ie one of his favorites

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2005-07-29 hmmmm.... milky

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2005-08-01 Big boy tries on his outfit for Aunt Diane's wedding

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2005-08-01 Headed for Baby GQ

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2005-08-02 Just mastering sitting up

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2005-08-03 "Boy do I love board books..."

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2005-08-03 "...How else is a boy to help his teeth come in??"

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2005-08-03 Just a silly expression

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2005-08-05 Did a weekend stay at the Buttes resort in Tempe. Bob loves anywhere that serves cold Heinekens upon arrival

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2005-08-05 Two silly gooses ready for a fun weekend

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2005-08-06 Lunch with the Simpsons at the poolside grill

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2005-08-06 Cousin Karen and Kristy join us too

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2005-08-06 Thank goodness the misters are on 'cause it's HOT

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2005-08-06 But do not fear... the beer stays colder longer in aluminum bottles

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2005-08-07 Peek-a-boo under the hotel sheets

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2005-08-07 Cool dude wearin' Mama's shades

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2005-08-07

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2005-08-10 Cutest baby

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2005-08-10 home again, home again, where we can play

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2005-06-12 Sam tries on his solar suit before we leave for San Diego

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2005-06-14 Bob and Sheila on the beach in San Diego

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2005-06-14 Cole in the sand

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2005-06-14 baby toes in the sand

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2005-06-14 Mommy and Sam after a walk on the beach

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2005-06-16 The Simpsons meet us at Seaport Village

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2005-06-16 pretty sights to see around Seaport Village

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2005-06-16 natural orchids

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2005-06-16 Connor checks out the pond

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2005-06-16 duck family comes to say hello

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2005-06-16 one of the babies came so close!

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2005-06-16 I asked Connor to make the goofiest face he could

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2005-06-16 got my toe!

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2005-06-16 so peaceful

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2005-06-16 Connor & Cole don't let clouds stop them from having beach fun

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2005-06-17 angelic boy sleeping

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2005-06-17 Cole sleeps in one morning

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2005-06-17 sweet vacation boys

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2005-06-17 morning view from our accomodations at The Beach Cottages

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2005-06-17 Sam and Katelyn on the beach

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2005-06-17 Sam's first dip in the Pacific

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2005-06-16 happy to be at the beach

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2005-06-17 chilling on the beach with Poppa

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2005-06-17 beach cottages sunset

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2005-06-28 We missed the 5 month photo so here is 5 months + 2 weeks

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2005-06-28 looks like he's tap dancing

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2005-06-28 chubba face

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2005-06-28 "no more pictures, please!"

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2005-06-28 using his voice

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2005-06-28 up close

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2005-06-28 "so big!"

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2005-06-28 happy baby

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2005-06-28 yippee!

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2005-06-28 hmmmmm

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2005-06-28 something is going through this little boy's mind

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2005-06-28 Sam is always interested in things around him

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2005-06-28 practicing a new trick

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2005-06-28 built in teether

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2005-06-29 teething again

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2005-06-29 surprised baby

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2005-06-29 happy in the sunshine

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2005-06-29 good shot of those teeth

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2005-07-01 Sam falls asleep in an uncomfortable position

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2005-07-01 feet through the crib slats

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2005-07-02 happy family on our 5th wedding anniversary (Sam is a little sleepy)

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2005-07-02 celebrating our favorite day

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2005-07-03 I got diamond earrings from my honey

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2005-07-03 Sam eats his carrots

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2005-07-07 Sam eats peas and they end up everywhere! (look closely at his leg)

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2005-07-07 happy boy getting so big

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2005-07-07 rosy cheeks

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2005-07-09 working on crawling but not quite there yet

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2005-07-09 the Eddie Munster look

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2005-07-09 trying to whistle

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2005-07-09 happiest baby

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2005-07-09 posing with blocks

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2005-07-09 playing with blocks

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2005-07-09 smiling for mommy

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5/12/2005 Sam's 4 month photo shoot, "I am SOOO big"

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5/12/2005 practicing running

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5/12/2005 playing with prayer bear

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5/12/2005 sleeptime friend

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5/12/2005 "why do you always have that camera in my face?"

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5/12/2005 happy baby

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5/12/2005 baby profile

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5/12/2005 chewing fingers helps sooth teething

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5/12/2005 surprised face

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5/14/2005 Sam's 1st tooth is spotted today! (but not visible in this picture)

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5/14/2005 Freddie the firefly eases teething discomfort

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5/14/2005 big mouth baby

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5/14/2005 cutie boy

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5/15/2005 cousin Jen holds Sam at Grandma and Pop's house

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5/17/2005 bright eyes

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5/18/2005 Sam up close

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5/18/2005 playing with Spot the musical puppy

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5/20/2005 "where are you two dragging me now?!"

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5/20/2005 froggy boy ready to go

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5/20/2005 froggy boy ready for bed

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5/21/2005 cutest baby

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5/21/2005 sleeping with Mommy

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5/21/2005 At Aunt Linda & Uncle Bob's, Sam fell asleep and Grandma kept watch

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5/21/2005 Sam with Aunt Annie

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5/24/2005 Sam starts getting supplemental formula and suddenly he's a big boy

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2005-05-28 Wally and Stephanie come to visit us in MA

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2005-05-28 Sam is ready for an adventure into Boston

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2005-05-28 Taking a ride on one of the ducklings in the Boston Public Garden

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2005-05-28 Daddy and Sammy

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2005-05-29 Went down to CT for a bbq and Aunt Diane held Sam

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2005-05-30 Trying to get a glimpse of that tooth

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2005-05-30 For some reason Sam wouldn't let us see it

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2005-05-30 Silly boy, let us see that tooth!

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2005-05-30 Family picnic on the Charles River

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2005-05-30 Mommy and Sammy

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2005-05-30 Sam and Freddie the firefly hang out on the picnic blanket

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2005-05-30 Sweet boys

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2005-05-30 'lil Sam

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2005-05-30 Bob wishes he went to Harvard

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2005-05-30 My boys

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2005-06-02 Sam gets his bottle

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2005-06-02 Mommy entertains Sam

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2005-06-03 We lived in building 6 for 2 months!

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2005-06-03 Goodbye to our home away from home

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2005-06-08 Sam's first bite of solid (kind of) food

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2005-06-08 Cereal face

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2005-06-08 Daddy feeds him some

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2005-06-08 Eating is very tiring

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2005-06-10 Relaxing with momma