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Max gets VERY excited when asked to say "Cheese" for the camera, and having

Bubba and Grandpa visiting doesn't do much to lower the excitement level!

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Everything will be OK.

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He loooooves his Auntie Katie

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This is the reaction to Daddy burping on command. Boys.

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Yes, spraying Mommy & Daddy with a water bottle is HIGH-LARIOUS!

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What's better than a new watch? Finding the gorgeous one you had,

that's been missing for almost five years!

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We got the Cars2 prize pack a I won in a blog giveaway a few weeks ago, and Max

was really excited about the puzzle, even though he just watched Jamie and I do it! LOL

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Getting stuff ready for my trip next week, want to make sure the wine doesn't

leak all over my clothes in case it breaks! Food Saver Vacuum Sealer to the rescue!

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We spent today at a music making festival hosted by some friends of

ours, called Junkstock. Go here to see the whole set!

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He loves naming the people he knows in the photos scattered around my parents' house!

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I'm so caught up in BlogHer preparations, that I didn't have time to

get a really great shot today, so it's just my necklace! :)

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I wish more companies would take a cue from Kohl's when

it comes to coupons! $60 flats for $11? Yes please!

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Delicious chocolate pudding, all for me!

Thanks, Jamie!

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We got tickets to the circus from my work, so we took my parents, my sister and her family

and had a great time! Max was thrilled to get to meet the performers after the show!

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Max and his very first girlfriend, Katie B. They were born at the same hospital, just

2 weeks apart, and we've been friends with Katie's mom since high school.

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Some of the results of my own little Friday Night Craft party at home!

On a budget, making some of my own accessories to wear to BlogHer next month!

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One of my very important BlogHer preparations... putting a fun color in my hair!

It's also item #98 marked off my bucket list (which is in no particular order)

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Ummm... excuse me, Mother Nature? What happened to our summer?

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Berry picking is a team sport, you know! Max and his buddy, G, did a great job working together.

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My barely contained excitement at getting the news that

I'll be able to go to BlogHer '11 after all!

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Who says I don't know how to have a good time on a Friday night? :)

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He doesn't do much sliding on the Slip n Slide, but he certainly loves playing in the water!

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Zucchini-crust pizzas on the grill! Thanks, Pinterest!

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Texture. Specifically, the soundwall in our backyard!

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Mini cupcakes Three Ways. Or, why I make my own birthday baked goods! :)

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On a hot summer evening, a Dark & Stormy is just the thing! (Spiced rum & ginger ale)

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Coffee, the park, and birthday cupcakes for me... sounds like a pretty perfect Saturday!

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Why, yes, I am building a cupcake army! What gave it away? :)