Today they had a Halloween Parade at school.  It wasnt anything spectacular, its basically the kids walking around showing off their costumes.  Mom brought Max in for the event.  I didnt want him to miss it.  It probably lasted all of 3 minutes and it was adorable! **the monkey sitting next to Max, is Jack.  He was the youngest in the class until Max...

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1. mummy, 2. Untitled, 3. Halloween Decorations, 4. Halloween Greetings!, 5. Follow Us...If You Dare, 6. Halloween, 7. Merry Halloween, 8. Autumn in Lafayette Cemetery (New Orleans), 9. Rising Full Moon...(Spook-tacular 27/31), 10. halloween treats, 11. Halloween Ghost., 12. bokeh pumpkins, 13. Potion Ingredients Label, 14. spook-keh, 15. Halloween Chase | Persecución, 16. Extreme Primitive Halloween Cat Doll ...

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For the longest time I thought I would be a Mac user, seeing it has so many applications that lean towards the creative.  Each time I have had to purchase a computer, I've walked into the Apple store armed and ready to fork over more than enough money.  Yet on two seperate occasions I have walked out frustrated because I just dont get along...

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Someone, you know who, had taken a first class trip to Cranky Town today.  He didnt want to be on the floor, or in the exersaucer, or in the swing, or in the crib, or on his playmat, just in my arms.  After about 2 hours too much of Sprout TV, I decided it was time to get some fresh air.  He needed it, I...

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Its such a nice feeling when I receive pictures of Max at daycare participating in the activities, baby yoga, hanging with the boys (with the exception of 2 girls, his class is all boys, ie, the Man Cave or Frat House).  Its a nice validation to know that he is happy while there. Its also nice to know that the daycare does take development...

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Taken tonight.  I could not not capture the chapped face from all the saliva. Looking at this picture, seeing him smile, makes me SO happy.  I am still pinching myself he is mine.  All. Mine.  Today he was a little cranky, sensing the starting of seperation anxiety.  Plus he slept all of ... get this ... 35 MINUTES at school.  Homeboy was in bed at 6:30p...

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Some more pictures from our weekend in Navarre.  I had purchased a Polaroid Instant camera prior to our visit.  I love the business card sized pictures and the colors it captures are awesome!  Definitely worth the money!These pictures were taken at the private beach in Sharon's subdivision.  I love it there.  ...

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Max and I went to visit my sister Sharon in Navarre, Florida.  Here are some shots from the weekend. (the one picture I should have taken, never thought to do since I was so nervous .... he + i on the plane)*the best fish sandwich I've had in a long time!*the view from sharon's front porch*touching toes*navarre beach ...

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This week I have been able to see some people that I worked with overseas, well actually, on the other side of the globe.  When I was traveling for work, I met ALL sorts of people.  Some were awesome, some were nice, some were people I just worked with.  I am ever so grateful to have had the opportunity to travel to such...

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Fall is my favorite season.  Thankfully its the favorite of many others as well.  Some of my blog roll lately has been focusing on the season, one of them in fact posted the picture of the handmade and dyed coffee coasters.  Dont you just love them? And want to make a set for yourself? 1. marigold , 4. Autumnal Felt Leaf Garland by Cherry MenloveI...

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(at the request of a fellow chicagoland blogger, justem)These are the cups I spoke about in this post.  One of them actually used to belong to my grandmother.  Since writing that post, and having some positive feedback about it, I've pulled these puppies off the top shelf, and actually started using them.  They've been sitting up there for a special occasion, waiting.  Why...

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 Dear Max,Today you are five months old.  I cannot believe it.  You are turning more and more into a little boy right before my eyes.  No longer are you the wee little babe that would snuggle right up under my chin and sleep for hours.  Now you encompass my entire upper body and you move, boy do you move.  Move EVERYWHERE! You roll over...

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