These two have been together since babies.  They met in the Infant room at school.  I think they have a special bond.  At parties or other gatherings, they always seem to find themselves together.  Even if its just for a bit. Some may say its their first love.  I am not sure, but they sure do like each other. ...

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Max started first grade this year.  A completely different experience than Kindergarten, as it should.  But in the few weeks we've been back to school, its been tough.  Different.  Fun. No matter what, I am still so proud of this boy.  Look at how happy he is, ready to go back. ...

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If starting school wasnt stressful enough for Max, he tested for the next belt level in karate.  This is his third belt in karate.  I believe my boy likes this sport. Little Dragons, Orange Stripe.  ...

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Its summer, and summer usually means somewhere in there a road trip.  And that is exactly what we did.  We hit the road on a Thursday afternoon, stopped about 3 hours into our trip and visited the University of Notre Dame campus, then I let the boys jump from bed to bed at the hotel.  Friday morning we got up and headed to...

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We obviously love the outdoors, and adventuring, or hiking, or walking man-made trails in the area.  Its a good distraction from electronics, gets us out of the house and we usually get to pack the cooler and bring our favorites as a treat. This particular Friday couldnt decide if it was going to rain or be sunny or both or heck, I wouldnt...

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Our summer adventures continued ... ... with a visit to the Adler Planetarium.  Max is so fascinated by the solar system and the planets.  We have painted a solar system and hung in their bedroom from the ceiling.  He now has a poster of the solar system above his bed, where he sleeps facing it.  So a trip the planetarium was definitely in...

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Ive been tagging pictures I've taken on Sundays this summer, Summer Sundays.  Just as a documentation of what we've done this summer.  Here's a look so far.  May 15th. May 22nd. May 29th.  June 5th.  June 12th.  June 19th.  June 26th. July 3rd.  July 10th. July 17th.  July 24th.  ...

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When I was pregnant with Max, and about to find out what I was having - boy or girl - I can honestly say I didnt care either way, because it was my first, and I had waited so long and worked so hard for them.  So when the ultrasound tech said it was a boy, clear as day, I didnt know what...

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