Wednesday, January 19, 2011

{Almost} Wordess Wednesday: A Smile to Brighten My Day

Little Splendid dresses c/o Target
After a week of rain, the sun finally came out. I had a day off and we were itching to get outside and play. It was mid-60s outside so I combed my daughter's curly hair, dolled her up in her new pink and blue and grabbed my camera.

It used to be easy to capture her big grin. I used to be the center of her universe. Now when we're out of the house, she finds so many other things more interesting than me and my silly faces.

It's bittersweet to see her grow and discover. Time is going by much too fast.

Between grabbing mud out of her hands stretching towards her mouth (and sometimes stopping her a second too late) I captured a smile in my direction. And I fell in love all over again.

Thank you for reading my blog. Thank you even more for your many words of encouragement. I appreciate you, and for that I try to give back. So everyone who comments on this post by midnight next Wednesday the 26th, will be entered to win a $50 Target gift card which you can use towards Target's adorable Little Splendid clothing bundles now available in stores. Followers or subscribers can have an extra entry. Winner announced next week on my Facebook Page.
*This post is sponsored by BabyCenter in conjunction with the BabyCenter Blog Network.

433 comments:

  1. CurlyKyeJanuary 19, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Seriously...where does the time go?! I have enjoyed watching your blog evolve from talking about TTC to that beautiful little girl and her adorable smile! You are truly blessed. Thanks for all you share....definitely helps!

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  2. CurlyKyeJanuary 19, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Needless to say...I subscribe! ;-)

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  3. MEGandJEFFJanuary 19, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Oh she is so sweet! I wish my little boy had any hair at all!!

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  4. the single mamaJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    She's too cute!!!

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  5. the single mamaJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    I'm a follower!

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  6. Mint2bFreeJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    I love your blog. Thanks for the sneak peak from my favorite store Target. We are going by there today.

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  7. The KlahnsJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    She is so cute! I LOVE her hair! I am a follower too :)

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  8. Tractor MomJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Baby J is getting to be such a cutie!! Love the pictures....

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  9. Mindy1024January 19, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    She is adorable! Thanks for the give away - I always love buying my lil one clothes!

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  10. PamJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    As always, she's beautiful!

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Gotta love Target! :) She just gets more and morea adorable. How is that possible?
    -Andrea

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  12. Kyla's MommyJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    I just went and looked at the clothes at target and I am so excited to go shopping for my little princess! :) I think you just made my day!!

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  13. Momma, PhDJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Ughy! So jealous! I'm in NY and we just got coated in ice from an ice storm yesterday and tomorrow night is supposed to bring 4 to 6 inches of snow (on top of the 12"+ already encased in ice on the ground).

    What I wouldn't give to see some grass!

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  14. Momma, PhDJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Oh- and I'm an avid follower of your blog!

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  15. KelsterJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Aaw. She's beautiful. Is she also crawling?

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  16. Baby ShopaholicJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Lil J is soo cute. My baby is about 4 days younger then her and she is now rocking the two pony tails!

    www.babyshopaholic.blogspot.com

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  17. K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommyJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Aww...I know what you mean. I miss the days when I could get Moo to be still enough to just take a pic. Now, I find that my camera and phone are filled more with pics of the back of her head than anything else. LOL.

    Looking forward to having a new subject to photograph this June tho.

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  18. EllisJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    I have really enjoyed reading your blog and comparing your experiences to mine! My baby boy will be 8 months old tomorrow. :)

    -a reader from Alabama

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  19. Thriftanista in the CityJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Cute hair accessories. Love the pink bow headband.

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  20. JessicaJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    thank you for continuing to brighten my day with your hilarious anecdotes and VERY helpful tips! your blog is one of my very favorites, and gives me hope that this motherhood thing i'm 2 wks away from & belly deep in might actually be do-able!

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  21. Sumo @ Sumo's Sweet StuffJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    J is just beautiful! You've done good, mama!

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  22. UnknownJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Great pictures and yes it gets so much harder to get a good picture as they get older, Addison is about a month older that J and man I can not keep her attention for anything, and if I do get it she is not smiling she is frowning because I interupted her!

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  23. UnknownJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    I'm a follower (of course!)

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  24. Sumo @ Sumo's Sweet StuffJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    I'm also a follower. :)

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  25. DestinyJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    I completely believe babies should come with a pause button.

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  26. DestinyJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    I also follow.

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  27. Megan@Just For Me...And YouJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Oh I love those cute dresses!

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  28. Megan@Just For Me...And YouJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    I follow your blog.

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  29. Harlem MindedJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    It's a smaile that brightens your day and so many others.

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  30. Harlem MindedJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    I follow.

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  31. Harlem MindedJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    I subscribe.

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  32. Ashley TJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    OMG, I LOVE your pictures! It reminds me why I wanna keep trying (not right now but later) for a girl. Boys are cute but girls are so much cuter!

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  33. SaraJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Love the baby collection at Target! Can't stop buying it for my new niece!

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  34. SaraJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    And I'm a follower!

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  35. Feliz4lifeJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    how exciting...i understand those smiles that just melt your heart.

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  36. HeidiJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    I've been wondering the same thing about time with my own daughter! I'm having the same problem with her growing up and wanting to discover new things rather than smiling at me all the time! :)

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  37. HeidiJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    I'm a follower :)

    froggy_luver at hotmail dot com

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  38. UnknownJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Love all of your pictures! I would also love to get some cute outfits for my baby due in March. Target has such cute things!

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  39. MichelleJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    darling little girl!

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  40. ToriJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    I wondered why you were outside without a coat on! Can you push some of that fabulous weather East please? :) We're doomed to 5" of snow this week. Bah. Glad you were able to enjoy it and get some great pics in the process!

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  41. The Roli Poli'sJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Target is my favorite store and baby #3 could use new clothes!!! I am a subscriber/follower!!

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  42. ToriJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Follower too (for a long time now!) :)

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  43. JessJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Lil' J has got to be the *second* cutest lil' girl I know! ;) I LOVE her! (& her mommy is pretty special too)

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  44. JennJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    I'm a follower! I have loved reading your blog as I prepared for my little man I had two weeks ago!

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  45. Cascia TalbertJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    She is beautiful! Have a wonderful Wednesday!

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  46. Theodora OfosuhimaJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    She is the most adorable little girl ever. Her smile, I told you before, is the best.
    I love, love reading you posts and you are one of the bloggers who inspires me. Thanks for sharing your lmoments of motherhood with us.

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  47. MJJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Aw, it is bittersweet to watch them change so fast. I still haven't gotten used to it, probably never will...

    butterflyrouge(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  48. Tamera WesthoffJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    I'm a follower and I think your daughter is ADORABLE! I love the curly hair!

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  49. QuianaJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Lil J gets cuter and cuter as she gets older!

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  50. QuianaJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    I'm a follower =)

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  51. [ker-AND-uh]January 19, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Awww Lil J looks so adorable!!! LOVE these photos!

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  52. Stacy ChristianJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    She is adorable - and these pictures are so cute!

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  53. Stacy ChristianJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    I am also a follower - do I need to tell you how much I LOVE Target?

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  54. AndreaJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    What a sweet baby! They do grow up fast!
    (follower)

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  55. JennJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    What a cute little chunk! Love her hair in the smiley photo!
    jennifer_atchison at hotmail dot com

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  56. UnknownJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    That girl knows how to pose for the camera. She is workin' it. I'm a happy follower.

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  57. BrandyJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Lil J is getting so big. I would do anything for 60 degree weather. I live in North Dakota and it is -20 in the morning :(

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  58. Lil Man and MommyJanuary 19, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    How sweet! Her hair is in 2 little pony tails. Love it! Follower of all kinds :)

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  59. latanya tJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Your daughter is beautiful and I love reading your blog.

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  60. Cosmopolitan KidsJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    She's adorable!

    Christine

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  61. SugarSweetBabyJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    She is just too adorable! I have so enjoyed reading along with your journey!

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  62. SugarSweetBabyJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    I'm a follower and subscriber:)

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  63. Lauren @ Love, Water and WineJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    How adorable! I love Target! I am a subscriber of your blog too. :)

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  64. Rebecca OrrJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Adorable! She is growing up so fast. :)
    {thanks for the giveaway chance too}.

    bekki1820cb at gmail dot com

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  65. Rebecca OrrJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Follower {and subscriber}.
    bekki1820cb at gmail dot com

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  66. UnknownJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Such a cutie!

    heatherandscott030709 at gmail dot com

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  67. UnknownJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    I'm a follower!

    heatherandscott030709 at gmail dot com

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  68. DebbieJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    I wish my 8 month old daughter had Lil J's hair! She always has the cutest hair accessories. I know, just a matter of time. Super cute dresses!
    gorlewskifamily at gmail dot com

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  69. DebbieJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    I am a blog follower!
    gorlewskifamily at gmail dot com

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  70. Matt and Jen McEvoyJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    What a beautiful smile she has :) My little girl is actually giving her smiles to me more freely than ever, she was quite serious her first 6 or 7 months but now that she is almost a year she is so playful and funny!

    mjmcevoy44@gmail.com

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  71. Matt and Jen McEvoyJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    I am also a follower!

    mjmcevoy44@gmail.com

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  72. SandyJanuary 19, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Adorable!

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  73. SandyJanuary 19, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    I'm a follower.

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  74. UnknownJanuary 19, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    she's gotten so big! it's crazy to see the differences in this post and her newborn pictures!

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  75. LiciaLeeJanuary 19, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Clara likes to blank stare at the camera now.

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  76. LiciaLeeJanuary 19, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    I'm a follower. :D

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  77. EmJanuary 19, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Is Lil' J's hair in pigtails! I die! TOO CUTE! How can she get any cuter...but she does!

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  78. EmJanuary 19, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    I follow your blog. :)

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  79. LaylaJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Cute little tot!

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  80. LaylaJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    I'm a follower :)

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  81. kristelhJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Great pics! And what nice weather! We're in the middle of a snowstorm! :-)

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  82. kristelhJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    I'm a follower!

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  83. RachaelJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    I love the one where she is looking to the left, like she spotted something that she needs to get her hands on.

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  84. RachaelJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    I am a follower.

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  85. The Haute MamaJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Too cute! She looks like Minnie Mouse aww

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  86. The Haute MamaJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    And, of course, I'm one of your Homies!

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  87. JennaJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    She is truly beautiful, Jenn!

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  88. JennaJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Also, I'm a follower. Have been since the beginning!

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  89. AngieJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Your pictures are adorable and inspired me to do a better job editing mine. I like photo actions, but can usually tweak the look in a short amount of time (if I actually take the time to do it). I'm also jealous of your progress with little J and her baby food eating:) My little guy (born a few days before yours little girl) is still having issues eating baby food regularly.

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  90. KimberlyJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    I love the feeling of going outside after days of rain. Everything feels and smells fresh and new! Great photos!

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  91. allisaJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Heck, I'm not even her family and her smiles make me fall in love with her too!

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  92. allisaJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Oh, and of course I follow. :)

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  93. B&U+2January 19, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    She is adorable!!!

    And I am so stinkin jealous that you live in a nice warm state where you can take your daughter outside, in a dress no less, in January!!! I'll be lucky if my daughter will get to have an Easter Egg hunt without a thick warm winter jacket covering up her cute little outfit.

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  94. B&U+2January 19, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    and I am also a follower!

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  95. KimJanuary 20, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    Too cute!! I wish that we had sunshine here and that I had a little girl! My son just isn't into having his hair done or wearing dresses! :P

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  96. sarahJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    I love reading your precious blog! I'm not anywhere near having a spawnie of my own, but when I do I will be looking to your stuff for advice. Keep on posting cutie pics :)

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  97. sarahJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    And I follow, duh! hehehe

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  98. HeatherJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    i feel the same way about my daughter. although, as i've watched her grow...she's 10 months now, i see that even while exploring and finding new things, she will often look back at me and smile, to let me know that she still knows i am there. i miss the times when i was the center of her world, but love seeing her become her own person too. it is difficult being a mommy sometimes! :)

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  99. JacquieJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    It is amazing how fast time flies! My sweet baby girl will be five next week and I am amazed at how smart and beautiful she is! And my handsome lil man will be two in April! I miss the baby days but I am so glad that they are growing up so healthy,happy and strong!

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  100. SeanaJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    what a little doll!

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  101. MistyJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    would love to win this. Would help us out so much!
    mommy2skie@yahoo.com

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  102. MistyJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Email subscriber; mommy2skie@yahoo.com

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  103. sunyblackJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    she is absolutely adorable!!!

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  104. david-and-shellieJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    LOVE her dress!! I am really into stripes right now, for myself, my daughter and my new baby boy! :) I cannot believe how much your daughter has changed since she was born. My little boy turned 4 weeks today, and it's killing me!!!

    ~Shellie
    shellbelle1229 at yahoo dot com

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  105. david-and-shellieJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    I subscribe, of course!!!!

    ~Shellie
    shellbelle1229@yahoo.com

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  106. MackeyJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    It has been an awesome journey to read/watch from your birth through the first few months as a Mom. I think you are doing an awesome job journaling this journey. Lil will appreciate it one day.

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  107. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    I was gonna get that dress for my little girl ar target. I thought it was so cute but I didn't buy it. I think I'll go back and get once seeing how I looked at it 3 different times lol.

    So cute you tried pony's! They are too cute. Jas was about that big when I started giving her pony's everyday. Her hair had gotten too long for much anything else. Now she's a wavy/curly puff wearer on a regular basis lol

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  108. Crafty HousewifeJanuary 21, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Such sweet smiles! It doesn't get much better than that!

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  109. MeganJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    I love your blog and I LOVE target. megan.howlett (at) gmail

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  110. MeganJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Also, I'm a follower. :)

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  111. Brandi ElamJanuary 21, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    New follower, and your baby is absolutely adorable!

    brandielam3 at gmail dot com

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  112. ErinJanuary 21, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    I feel like you and I have a lot in common when it comes to our little girls. My sweet chub will be six months old on monday, and I cannot believe it. I also work full time, so the time I have with her is so precious, and it's flying by!!

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  113. CarlyJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    She is a cutie pie.
    Carly
    WordyOwl@gmail.com

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  114. CarlyJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    I am a GFC follower.
    Carly
    WordyOwl@gmail.com

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  115. UnknownJanuary 22, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    I am a facebook friend does that count?

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  116. Christa @ Little UsJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    I love that dress! I need a little girl ASAP!

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  117. Brandi F.January 24, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Adorable little girl!! Time does fly by. I have a 4 yr old son and a 5 month old little girl. I look at them everyday and say where did the time go?!?! It feels just like yesterday that I was in a hospital giving birth to them.

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  118. Amy delongJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    great blog,I enjoy reading!
    ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com

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  119. JenniferJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Aww so cute!

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  120. JenniferJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    I subscribe!

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  121. UnknownJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    I love your pictures and watching you grow as a photographer. :)

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  122. UnknownJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    I'm a GFC follower.

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  123. Summer WestonJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    i am a follower

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  124. summer westonJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    I love targets new line

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  125. AndreaJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    I follow your blog

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  126. RobynJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    She is just the cutest little thing!!!!

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  127. AndreaJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    isubscribed to your blog

    andreafrazier26@gmail.com

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  128. Jennifer DeckJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    I am a blog follower and your baby girl is adorable. I love reading about other mommies with little ones as I am a first time mommy.

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  129. sodahoneyJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    My daughter has 6 and no sign of stopping now that is a baby making machine. Her first 5 were in 5 years. You need to get moving to catch up.
    Just teasing.
    Do it in your own time?

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  130. Mama BJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    omg she is sooo precious! I have so enjoyed watching her grow :)

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  131. RobynJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    I follow and subscribe :)

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  132. UnknownJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Love the effect you used for these pics. As always Baby is adorable.

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  133. ErinFJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    She makes me want another girl (I already have 3 girls!)

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  134. The Winesburg FamilyJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    This would help so much! I love reading your blog!!

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  135. ChantelJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Are those pigtails?! She is so cute!

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  136. StephanieJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    That smile is so precious - thanks for sharing!

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  137. MaryJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    I'd love to win! I love buying stuff for my daugher from target!

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  138. UnknownJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    having a baby girl come june!

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  139. Amanda C.January 24, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Your my most favorite blog to read ever! P.S. Target has the cutest baby things! ;-)

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  140. LauraJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Thank you for sharing! It's a fresh perspective on a job as old as the beginning of time (mom). I've learned a lot from your posts and look forward to learning more in our journey of being 1st-time mothers together :)

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  141. Erin MJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    she is just adorable ! <3

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  142. CierraJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    She's absolutely beautiful!!!!

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  143. KatieJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Awww, super cute little girl! :)

    kt1969 at comcast dot net

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  144. KatieJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    I'm a follower.

    kt1969 at comcast dot net

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  145. KelliJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    I cannot believe how much hair lil J has! My son is 10 days younger and has lost almost all of his hair! It has been fun reading your blog with our little ones so close in age, I can definitely relate :)

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  146. AmberJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    She's beautiful! I am so happy for you and thank you for sharing your happiness with us!
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  147. AmberJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    I follow your blog publicly with google friend connect
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  148. KevalynJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    So beautiful! I love your blog and how your share lil J with the rest of us.

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  149. Jen ReederJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    She's such a doll!! I love your blog. :)
    iamluved_21 at hotmail.com

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  150. Jen ReederJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    I follow AND subscribe. :)
    iamluved_21 at hotmail.com

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  151. Honey + LimeJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    I can't take it, she's so frickin adorable! I think I am going to become a self-taught photographer once my daughter is born!

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  152. Affordable TarotJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    What a cutie! I am so looking forward to warm weather again!
    mandalynn72756@yahoo.com

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  153. Affordable TarotJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    I am also a follower on Google Friend!
    mandalynn72756@yahoo.com

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  154. ShannonJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    And as time goes by this will be missed as well. Her wondering about the world around her will be replaced by wondering what time her friends will call, or when her new boyfriend she's had all of one day will call. This is why we have pictures, because you can't keep time in a bottle.

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  155. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    She is so cute!

    samsakara@twcny.rr.com

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  156. GenaJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    I can't believe how big and gorgeous she is getting. More and more everyday. What a beautiful smile. :)

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  157. KatieJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    She is such a doll baby, I love seeing her pics, and you are doing such a fabulous job editing! I agree, time goes much too quickly. My little girl is five months old, and it sure seems like she should still be new born!

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  158. Dawn McCoyJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Lilttle J is getting bigger and more beautiful by the day! I have enjoyed watching your blog go from ttc to beautiful baby girl and proud momma! We love Target and I just saw that new line and was thinking about buying it all up!

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  159. peg42January 24, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    What a precious little girl.
    She looks so happy.
    Target is such a great prize. Thanks
    rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com

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  160. Take Time for TodayJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    thanks for sharing! i follow your blog through fb :)

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  161. Stephen and Amanda O'Dair blogJanuary 24, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    honestly Jen your little family is so cute!

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  162. marJanuary 24, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    She is so adorable - thank you for sharing your thoughs.

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  163. dawns41January 24, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Your daughter is just beautiful and she looks so happy!
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  164. RebeccaJanuary 24, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    She is so cute!! I love her chubby cheeks. I miss my daughter's chubby cheeks. Make sure you kiss them tons!!

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  165. 5websJanuary 24, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    I have three under the age of five, and I am starting to see that they are growing and that time is moving on also. Usually I have been too busy to notice that time isn't standing still. Thanks for posting the lovely pictures of your adorable daughter...
    Alicia Webster
    5webs@comcast.net

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  166. ElaineJanuary 24, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    awwwwwwwwww

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  167. 5websJanuary 24, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    I follow you on GFC(5webs) and subscribe via E-mail
    Alicia Webster
    5webs@comcast.net

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  168. GeorgesJanuary 24, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Gosh, I just can't get enough of your little one! She is too darn cute for words! Relish every moment when they are young because before you know it, she'll be 3 and a half and in pre-school, so involved in learning and not at all that interested in sitting and cuddling....that's where I'm at with my little boy right now. =) If only I could just have a little girl to spoil and cuddle with....sigh ;-)

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  169. GeorgesJanuary 24, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    I'm a follower of your awesome blog

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  170. abfantomJanuary 24, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    I like reading your blog and keeping track of your bucket list. I think I'm going to create a bucket list for myself.

    abfantom at yahoo dot com

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  171. abfantomJanuary 24, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    I follow via GFC: abfantom

    abfantom at yahoo dot com

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  172. NicholeJanuary 24, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    saw a pic of when my baby was tiny today, and had the same thought about time. my hub say "it's getting more fun" and he's right, but i miss that baby!

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  173. UnknownJanuary 24, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    i love your pictures and hearing about your journey as you become Mom!

    hancoci_s at msn dot com

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  174. UnknownJanuary 24, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    i sub and follow, too!

    hancoci_s at msn dot com

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  175. Erica HJanuary 24, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    I would love to win this please!

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  176. AshleyJanuary 24, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    So cute!! frtref4

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  177. jdeemarieJanuary 24, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Your daughter is adorable. My little girl is 14 years old now. I would love a chance to go through the little pigtails stage (and all the cute things that go with baby girls) again, but the last two babies were boys and I'm worried it just won't happen. Instead of a precious little girl in my arms, I just have to enjoy looking at other people's pictures!!

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  178. LizJanuary 24, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Thank you for the great giveaway!

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  179. LizJanuary 24, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Oh! I also follow you through GFC.

    egenevieve at gmail dot com

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  180. Ashley HJanuary 24, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Time does go by way to fast I know what you mean my 4 yr old starts kindergarten this year seems like only yesterday we were teaching him to walk. Your daughter is adorable!
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  181. Ashley HJanuary 24, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    I follow you on GFC agatewood1 also
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  182. jennifer nievesJanuary 24, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    I love all the pics you post on fb. Such a cute little baby!

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  183. AubreyLaineJanuary 24, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Thanks for the chance to win :) I love Target!
    aubreyfick@yahoo.com

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  184. Jenny V.January 24, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    She is so cute!

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  185. Jenny V.January 24, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    I follow your blog also.

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  186. KerryJanuary 24, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    I think Target is one of the bests places for children's clothes. I'd love to have $50 to spend!
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  187. DavidJanuary 24, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    your little girl is addorable.

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  188. slb3334January 24, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    She is so adorable.

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  189. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    I am a new gfc follower and I love your blog! tracietrump@yahoo.com

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  190. CindyJanuary 24, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    What a beautiful little girl!

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  191. pattycakeJanuary 24, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    you have a really cute little girl

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  192. pattycakeJanuary 24, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    follow you on goggle friend

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  193. UnknownJanuary 24, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    I love your site!
    tishstryker at gmail dot com

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  194. HJanuary 24, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    I'm a follower, I love Target, and I love pics of Baby J! (This is Hardierlime/Heidi, btw!)

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  195. Kia89January 24, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    She is so cute!
    austma7@aol.com

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  196. ajiraJanuary 24, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    They do grow so fast, don't they? *sigh*

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  197. jlmkJanuary 24, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Treasure each moment. You are very blessed.

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  198. StephanieJanuary 24, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    I agree, time goes too fast. My little boy is three and I'm fighting cancer so "time" has moved front and center on our radar.
    tvollowitz at aol dot com

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  199. PatJanuary 24, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    What a little cutie!!
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  200. twinmomoftwinsJanuary 24, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    thanks for sharing with us. your child so so adorable. I like target alot. They have some great stuff.
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