Sunday, September 19, 2010

Halloween Costume Sneak Peek!

halloween ladybug
I had her costume idea and half of it made before she was born. When we visited my family in Atlanta, my great-grandpa, aka Lil' J's great-great-grandpa bought the rest of it for her. So she's now topped off with antlers, wings, a bodysuit and wand. Seeing her in it just makes my heart flutter!

Thank you grandpa!
great great grandpa
Pretty sure my little Lady Bug will be the cutest trick-o-treater on the block!

Everyone who comments on this post before October 8th at 11:59pm will be entered to win a Cute Bumble Bee Costume from Flowers and Beyond. Follow them on Twitter and/ or Facebook for an extra entry!

104 comments:

  1. GenaSeptember 19, 2010 at 10:39 PM

    OMG too cute!!!

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  2. Nicole ClingerSeptember 19, 2010 at 10:41 PM

    She is adorable! Love the costume!

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  3. MichelleSeptember 19, 2010 at 10:44 PM

    Could Little Miss look any cuter as a ladybug?? I'd love to enter the giveaway if you include Canada..

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  4. Princess MomSeptember 19, 2010 at 10:44 PM

    AWWWWW way to freakin cute!!!

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  5. What I Did TodaySeptember 19, 2010 at 10:45 PM

    Oh my goodness. Cute as a bug! Literally. And I think those pics with great grandparents are so special. I know that 30 years later I'm so grateful to have pictures of myself with those people since I didn't really get to have more than the first couple years of my life with the.

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  6. MayaSeptember 19, 2010 at 10:48 PM

    what an awesome picture!


    marfmom at gmail dot com

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2010 at 10:52 PM

    shes so cute.

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  8. JenniferSeptember 19, 2010 at 10:52 PM

    Beautiful! I always feel like I'm reliving my "firsts" with my babies when I read your blog! Thank you for sharing your love & making me feel it all over again. Now, she needs a new Piggies&Paws Lady Bug print to be framed with her costume portrait! :)

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2010 at 10:58 PM

    So adorable! Love it!

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  10. LindseySeptember 19, 2010 at 11:15 PM

    Cute! I can't decide what to dress my daughter up as. A bumble bee might just work. :)

    lindseyransom@yahoo.com

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  11. LindseySeptember 19, 2010 at 11:16 PM

    I follow them on facebook.

    lindseyransom@yahoo.com

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  12. LauraSeptember 19, 2010 at 11:17 PM

    Absolutely beautiful. What a great picture of her with your Great Grandfather!

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  13. AryaSeptember 19, 2010 at 11:19 PM

    She is so adorable and with every post I see, she becomes even more so!!

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  14. NatalieSeptember 19, 2010 at 11:28 PM

    She is going to look soo cute!!

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  15. CynthiaSeptember 19, 2010 at 11:35 PM

    Love the expression on her face, LOL! She'll be gorgeous!

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  16. K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommySeptember 20, 2010 at 12:25 AM

    Lil J makes quite the adorable baby model!! The ladybug costume is so befitting considering Ladybug is on of nicknames.

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  17. DevriSeptember 20, 2010 at 12:33 AM

    That is one of the cutest costumes.. You really made it? You are one talented little lady!

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  18. SophieSeptember 20, 2010 at 12:46 AM

    How cute!

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  19. SophieSeptember 20, 2010 at 12:46 AM

    I'm following them on Facebook.

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  20. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2010 at 12:53 AM

    Adorable! And how wonderful is it that Lil J got a picture with her great-great-grandpa. When you tell her the story about him contributing to her first Halloween costume, I'm sure she will remember it forever. Hey...that costume can be an heirloom!

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  21. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2010 at 1:40 AM

    I am absolutely in love with your design skills! Amazing!! I love that you half made it before she was even born. That is so cute : )

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  22. Heather @ Love Bug KidsSeptember 20, 2010 at 2:54 AM

    I am so impressed that you already have her costume ready AND have taken pics!! So cute!

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  23. Dani @ OKDani.comSeptember 20, 2010 at 7:16 AM

    Oh my word she looks so adorable in that costume. You're NUTS! You had it almost done before she was born!!?? I wanna be you when I grow up lol. I'll probably be scavenging for some semblance of a costume on oct 30th.

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  24. Dani @ OKDani.comSeptember 20, 2010 at 7:17 AM

    Oh PS your great grampa looks just like my great uncle..um...what's his last name? (is that wierd to ask?)

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  25. Dani @ OKDani.comSeptember 20, 2010 at 7:19 AM

    Now following @tutusbygayle. She's got great stuff!!

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  26. Amy LynnSeptember 20, 2010 at 8:02 AM

    A-DORABLE. That is one cute ladybug! Great costume idea!! My 3 year old has decided he is going to be a shark this year. :)

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  27. EmSeptember 20, 2010 at 8:11 AM

    Oh I must have a costume! Here is my entry!

    Little J looks so cute! :)

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  28. EmSeptember 20, 2010 at 8:11 AM

    I am following them on Facebook.

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  29. LiciaLeeSeptember 20, 2010 at 8:24 AM

    she look adorable. I'm thin king butterfly for mine, but I think we're gonna end up w/ more than one costume just for pics and fun

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  30. lovemyleviSeptember 20, 2010 at 8:43 AM

    Adorable! What a little doll you have :o)

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  31. lovemyleviSeptember 20, 2010 at 8:45 AM

    Following on Twitter.
    pprice3 at emich dot edu

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  32. lovemyleviSeptember 20, 2010 at 8:46 AM

    Facebook Fan :o)
    pprice3 at emich dot edu

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  33. ChantelSeptember 20, 2010 at 9:02 AM

    I LOVE IT!! So cute!

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  34. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2010 at 9:10 AM

    awe..a little doodle bug, last Halloween my little girl was 3 mo old and i wanted to find a really cute girly costume, but never could find one, your little girl looks adorable!! very creative and super cute!!

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  35. KristinSeptember 20, 2010 at 9:15 AM

    oh my goodness, she is adorable in that! And the ladybug idea is perfect, i love it!

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  36. Mrs. KSeptember 20, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    Too freaking adorable. I love it!

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  37. AshleySeptember 20, 2010 at 10:06 AM

    Lil J is always cute, no matter what she's wearing! :)

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  38. AshleySeptember 20, 2010 at 10:06 AM

    I like them on Facebook.

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  39. AshleySeptember 20, 2010 at 10:07 AM

    I follow them on twitter, too.

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  40. The Riebeek FamilySeptember 20, 2010 at 10:17 AM

    So cute! Oh, she will be adorable on halloween!

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  41. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2010 at 12:02 PM

    She is SO CUTE!

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  42. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2010 at 12:16 PM

    Don't enter me in but I just wanted to say she is just growing so fast. And wow, Great, Great Grandfather. How blessed is she???

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  43. anamlgrlSeptember 20, 2010 at 12:38 PM

    She makes a beautiful ladybug!

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  44. WeeMasonMan's MomSeptember 20, 2010 at 12:39 PM

    Oh my gosh, what a little cutie!!!

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  45. stOOpidgErLSeptember 20, 2010 at 1:04 PM

    sooooo sweet!
    I still have no idea what Chloe is going to be for her first Halloween.

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  46. UnknownSeptember 20, 2010 at 1:26 PM

    AW look at how cute she is! I am still trying to decide what to get my little one for halloween.

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  47. Rebecca OrrSeptember 20, 2010 at 1:35 PM

    She is adorable! Love the costume. :)

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  48. Rebecca OrrSeptember 20, 2010 at 1:36 PM

    Following them on FB as well: Bekki Orr
    bekki1820cb at gmail dot com

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  49. Pastry GurlSeptember 20, 2010 at 2:21 PM

    Awww she is too cute :-)

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  50. Monkey ToesSeptember 20, 2010 at 2:37 PM

    You know what would complete that outfit? Monkey-Toes Little Ladies mary janes - http://www.monkey-toes.com/proddetail.asp?prod=LLMJ go check em out!!

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  51. melifaifSeptember 20, 2010 at 3:12 PM

    Wow. What a keepsake of a picture??? So cool. That costume is the best!! Layla was my Layla "Lady" Bug her second year....so sweet.

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  52. UnknownSeptember 20, 2010 at 3:27 PM

    Absolutely Adorable!!!

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  53. QuianaSeptember 20, 2010 at 3:51 PM

    how amazing that lil j met her great great grandpa! her costume preview looks fantastic =)

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  54. SandySeptember 20, 2010 at 5:14 PM

    I love it! I didn't plan to get a costume for my little one this year, but that is just too cute. I might have to get one!

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  55. HeidiSeptember 20, 2010 at 5:39 PM

    Very cute!! I've been thinking of getting a ladybug costume for my baby too :)!

    froggy_luver at hotmail dot com

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  56. JessicaSeptember 21, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    So cute! I was thinking of dressing my baby as a bee and me as the hive.

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  57. carolpieSeptember 21, 2010 at 10:53 PM

    She couldn't get any cuter! What a doll! Love the outfit!

    spencer1953 at gmail dot com-carol.

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  58. carolpieSeptember 21, 2010 at 10:57 PM

    I follow them on Twitter!~dresdenrain.

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  59. carolpieSeptember 21, 2010 at 10:58 PM

    follow them on FB-carol yerby lewis

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  60. ShandalSeptember 22, 2010 at 2:31 PM

    Too cute!

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  61. falonSeptember 22, 2010 at 8:58 PM

    cutest little ladybug ever

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  62. UnknownSeptember 25, 2010 at 11:08 PM

    What a CUTIE!!!
    annamie2 at hotmail dot com

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  63. UnknownSeptember 25, 2010 at 11:08 PM

    follow them on twitter @gravsie3
    annamie2 at hotmail dot com

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  64. UnknownSeptember 25, 2010 at 11:09 PM

    fan of them on FB (anna graves)
    annamie2 at hotmail dot com

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  65. KristaSeptember 25, 2010 at 11:38 PM

    So cute! I love the picture of Lil' J and her great-great grandpa. What a special moment!

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  66. AliSeptember 28, 2010 at 11:46 AM

    So so cute! Totally love it! I would love the bumble bee costume...considering my daughter who should be making her arrivial in about a month will be called BEE...Her name is Bella Eve E...so its her initials!

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  67. UnknownOctober 3, 2010 at 7:12 PM

    She is so cute. I love it

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  68. UnknownOctober 3, 2010 at 10:09 PM

    Totally adorable :)

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  69. CassondraOctober 4, 2010 at 10:04 AM

    Soooooo cute!! :)

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  70. bukaeyesOctober 6, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    Very Adorable!
    bukaeyes@aol.com

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  71. bukaeyesOctober 6, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    I follow on Twitter as bukaeyes
    bukaeyes@aol.com

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  72. MOMFOREVERANDEVEROctober 6, 2010 at 11:03 AM

    VERY cute

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  73. Mom of 2 CARsOctober 6, 2010 at 3:02 PM

    I love this and thank you for the costume idea fo my little bug. I have been trying to figure it out and you just made it harder ;)

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  74. AnonymousOctober 6, 2010 at 3:50 PM

    Oh my goodness, I love the ladybug!!! Don't you just love having a little girl you can dress up in such cute little outfits? My hubby doesn't understand the need for bows and tutus,lol..I guess it's a thing only we momma's understand!

    girlforgotten81@aol.com

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  75. Kim D.October 6, 2010 at 10:07 PM

    She's too cute!

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  76. UnknownOctober 6, 2010 at 11:15 PM

    Soo soo soo stinking cute!!!


    j.mcdilda at gmail dot com

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  77. Mary PrestonOctober 7, 2010 at 3:06 AM

    Cute costume, even cuter baby!!

    marypres@gmail.com

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  78. RaettigFamilyOctober 7, 2010 at 3:52 AM

    I love that costume but I love your photo more!!!

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  79. RaettigFamilyOctober 7, 2010 at 3:52 AM

    I follow them on FB

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  80. Jen HOctober 7, 2010 at 9:42 AM

    SO beautiful! Love love this costume!!

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  81. Jen HOctober 7, 2010 at 9:42 AM

    I have liked them on facebook! Jennifer Harriman

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  82. JodiOctober 7, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    She is just gorgeous and I love the costume idea.

    purehrt555(At)Yahoo(doT)com

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  83. Becca AnnOctober 7, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    What a cutie!!!!!!

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  84. cougar44October 7, 2010 at 12:06 PM

    Beautiful looking baby,and cute costume.

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  85. Sonja Streuber, PMP(R), SSBBOctober 7, 2010 at 2:38 PM

    She's so precious! Awwww ...

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  86. Jill Myrick (jsc123)October 7, 2010 at 6:38 PM

    Baby J makes the PERFECT little ladybug.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

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  87. AnonymousOctober 8, 2010 at 2:25 AM

    Your baby is such a cutie! I'd love to win this costume for my son!
    digicat {AT} sbcglobal {DOT} net

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  88. UnknownOctober 8, 2010 at 5:35 AM

    Awwwwwwwww she's the most darling lil' bug. It makes my eyes well to see her with her great great grandpa and miss my dearly departed grandpa even more. LOVE LOVE LOVE The pic and love knowing you cherish the memories.

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  89. AmyLynnOctober 8, 2010 at 5:56 AM

    This is so cute! I am loving the antlers... :)

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  90. AmyLynnOctober 8, 2010 at 5:58 AM

    I'm following Flower's & Beyond on FB and twitter (hillfam2005). :)

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  91. Gayle in VAOctober 8, 2010 at 8:26 AM

    I just wanted to take a minute to THANK EVERYONE for entering my Little Giveaway! GOODLUCK I hope you all have an AWESOME HALLOWEEN! ps... If you're interested in one of my Costumes please contact me at my site and tell me Jenn sent you & I'll give you $2 dollars off! Thanks again for entering!!!
    ((hugs))
    gayle
    www.flowersandbeyond.etsy.com

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  92. kelley cOctober 8, 2010 at 3:56 PM

    That is one gorgeous baby. I love her costume, so feminine.

    pandahugger(at)gmail(dot)com

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  93. ewhatleyOctober 8, 2010 at 4:15 PM

    That baby is SO cute! You are blessed.

    ewhatley at embarqmail dot com

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  94. athompsonOctober 8, 2010 at 5:16 PM

    cute! i love babies as little bugs!
    thompson_tanda@yahoo.com

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  95. Angie OOctober 8, 2010 at 6:53 PM

    So adorable . . . and your pictures are just amazing!

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  96. AngieOctober 8, 2010 at 7:14 PM

    Oops, my other comment didn't have a public profile . . . So adorable, and your pictures are just amazing!

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  97. AmberOctober 8, 2010 at 7:31 PM

    That's adorable! My sister baby would look super cute in that :D

    ayoung3360@hotmail.com

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  98. Lisa GarnerOctober 8, 2010 at 7:55 PM

    She's adorable in her little lady bug costume! I would love to win the sweet bee costume for my little girl.
    lisalmg25 at gmail dot com

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  99. Lisa GarnerOctober 8, 2010 at 7:57 PM

    I'm following Flowers and Beyond on Twitter user lisalmg.
    lisalmg25 at gmail dot com

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  100. Lisa GarnerOctober 8, 2010 at 7:58 PM

    I like Flowers and Beyond on Facebook user Lisa Garner.
    lisalmg25 at gmail dot com

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  101. KymOctober 8, 2010 at 8:36 PM

    What a precious ladybug

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  102. Kathy POctober 8, 2010 at 9:04 PM

    she is sooooooooooo beautiful :)

    Thank you for the great giveaway please count me in :) klp1965 (AT) myfairpoint (DOTNET)

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  103. cmanOctober 8, 2010 at 11:13 PM

    What a little cutie!

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  104. Christian KayOctober 8, 2010 at 11:30 PM

    Beautiful photos and costumes!! And of course, beautiful baby!!

    ckbruce(@)rocketmail(dot)com

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