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McKee's: April 2011
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Wednesday, April 6, 2011. Last night I was putting Maggie to bed and we were exchanging I love you's and hugs and kisses. Me : "I love you". Mag's: "I love you mama". Me: "I love you too! Mag's: "I love you mama! Me: "You know something? Mag's: "I love you". Me: "that's right but you know something else? Me: "you warm my heart! Mag's: "God warms my heart too". Me: "and mine too! Mag's: "you warm my heart too". I love having little girls they are so special and sweet! I want you to get up"! Your worst day...
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the blackmons in chicago: August 2010
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010. First Day of Preschool! I can't believe I'm actually typing this. Baker started preschool three weeks ago, August 16th to be exact. He's only going two mornings a week but it made me terribly sad nonetheless. The night before when I was getting his backpack ready, I had one of those surreal moments. I couldn't believe that I was packing his bag for school! For me, I could really use a few hours to myself each week for things I need to get done. His teachers love him and even sai...
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the blackmons in chicago: November 2010
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Sunday, November 28, 2010. Magnificent Lights Festival. Baker with his best bud, Santa. This is the same Santa from the elf contest so he remembered Baker which made it even more amazing for him! It's pretty amazing how much Baker loves Santa. Not a fear to be had. He just wants his toys. :). I took this one with my iPhone and loved how well it turned out! We have so many pics to choose from this year for our Christmas card.how will we ever decide? Making a marshmallow snowman at the Whole Foods booth.
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the blackmons in chicago: January 2011
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Monday, January 31, 2011. A Skype Kind of Birthday. Since Baker's birthday fell on Monday, we had a little Skype party with Nina and Papa. They even had a little cake with candles and Baker opened up gifts from us and them. And of course, we sang all over again and had more cake. It was a fun little night and I think that Baker enjoyed having his birthday celebration spread out over a few days! Blowing out" his virtual candles. Time for more cake and the Happy Birthday song! Cake pops make him happy!
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the blackmons in chicago: April 2010
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Friday, April 30, 2010. The Friday before we left (we came to TN for a week, Brad drove to Chicago today, and Baker and I fly out next Sat), we decided to go to our very first Washington National's baseball game playing against the Dodgers. It was actually my first pro game ever and Baker's first. What fun we had! Brad and I were both a little unsure of how Baker would do but he totally exceeded our expectations. He really had a good time! Baker loved his hot dog only he wanted it without the bun! We too...
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the blackmons in chicago: October 2010
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Monday, October 25, 2010. Playdate in Lincoln Square. Baker and I met up with some new friends, Kim and her son Dylan, for a play date in her neighborhood. Chicago is divided up into a million neighborhoods and it's very overwhelming to figure out! But Lincoln Square is a really quaint area and their park is fabulous! Baker had a blast playing there. Baker and Dylan playing in the dirt. Baker had been submerged in it earlier and left filthy! She is just as lovely in person! Posted by The Blackmons. As so...
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the blackmons in chicago: February 2011
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Sunday, February 27, 2011. Here's a little video montage:. A day earlier, Baker wrapped and put together his present for Brad. Just look at this wrapping job.perfection. Just what daddy always wanted. So sweet. Posted by The Blackmons. And who knew that this is the biggest auto show in North America? Mini "Chips" thinking they are cool stuff playing in this police car! Policeman Baker had to have his turn at the wheel. Baker enjoyed this taxi quite a bit! Checking out the Jeep display. We desperately...
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Sunday, May 08, 2011. Part 2: Animal Kingdom and Epcot. Riding on a Safari! Bumpy but loads of fun! Watching the Lion King performance. Baker was in awe. This was the most priceless moment of the trip.seeing him meet Mickey. I've never seen him be so in awe of someone or something before but he was just giddy and couldn't stop smiling. He could not get enough of him! He was showing Mickey a picture that he colored for him. So sweet. This kid was not afraid of any characters! Digging for dino bones. Andy ...
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the blackmons in chicago: March 2011
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Sunday, March 20, 2011. Disney World Part 1: Downtown Disney and Magic Kingdom. We took a trip to Disney World with Nina and Papa just over a week ago and had the most amazing time! I knew it would be fun but I didn't know it would be that. Fun or that Baker would have such a great time at 3 years old. We were told by so many that 3 is too young but for us, it was perfect. I think Baker enjoyed meeting the characters as much as anything. But the Buzz Lightyear ride was quite the hit too! Nina and Papa ha...
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Sunday, May 15, 2011. Final Days in Chicago. Most of these pics are from our final trip to the playground in Grant Park before we moved. Left) Digging away in the dirt.what he does best! Right) He's telling me not to take a picture here! Walking across the BP bridge with our old building in the background. I did love this view! Enjoying our last picnic in Millennium Park! Right) He completed his first sticker chart and bought two diggers as a reward! He was SO proud! Doesn't he look like baby Baker here?
