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Baby Gone Coastal: January 2012
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Thursday, January 19, 2012. The week after Thanksgiving we begin decorating the house for Christmas. We have a pretty quick turn over in this house to get things "Christmas-ified". Part of the reason is because we have a toddler with whom we are so excited to share this season. The other part is Mike. He LOVES Christmas! I have to hold him back from listening to Christmas music during the entire month of November. So come the Monday after Thanksgiving.it's go time. Charlie puts up a Santa. I cannot belie...
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Baby Gone Coastal: June 2012
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Monday, June 18, 2012. Over the course of a few days, we received 8.6 inches of rain. So what can you do with a toddler when you are stuck in the house and feeling like this. One might suggest taking on a new perspective.like looking at the rain from the SECOND floor. That's no better. Moving around is always helpful. Reading is a good way to pass the time. Waving random objects may be fun for some. Oooooo, shining flashlights under dark places is quite entertaining. And my favorite.Kissy Face! After rai...
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Baby Gone Coastal: November 2011
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Friday, November 18, 2011. Autumn means Apple Orchards. In September, we took Charlie to the Apple Orchard to pick apples, soak up the warm sun, and introduce him to handmade doughnuts. First, Mike showed him the art of choosing and picking apples. Like everything else, he caught on quickly. Then the reward for all this hard work.Mmmmmmmm! This is so much fun! Apple picking High Five! Here Mommy, you try. I like these apples, but I was promised doughnuts. So off we went to find doughnuts. Did he like it?
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Baby Gone Coastal: October 2011
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Monday, October 17, 2011. To kick off fall, we decided to plant some mums to help brighten the fading autumn garden. Charlie decided to supervise this undertaking while Mike did ALL the work. (What? I was busy taking pictures.). So here is Supervisor Chaz. Not to be bossy, but a little to the right.". Let's see. This looks and feels like good, rich soil.". The blooms look strong and plentiful.". Momma Mia, this-a reminds-a me of the garden I-a planted in-a Iiiitalyyyyy. Perfetto! Sunday, October 9, 2011.
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Baby Gone Coastal: August 2011
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Wednesday, August 31, 2011. Charlie Channel - Charlie being Charlie. Here are a couple of videos of Charlie just being himself. He's pretty funny, so we thought we would share. Tuesday, August 23, 2011. We will be celebrating his birthday with our families in the upcoming weeks, but on his actual b-day we took Charlie out for his birthday gelato. We think an August birthday most certainly warrants a gelato treat! We have so much to be thankful for! Sunday, August 7, 2011. What a great daddy! The rest of ...
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Baby Gone Coastal: Summer - Franz Style
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Sunday, October 7, 2012. Summer - Franz Style. Summer is the time for doing, and we did quite a lot! It started with some much needed hang out time with Jake and Chloe while Matt and Becca were at a wedding. The cousins had a blast together! Much of the summer was spent at Hampton Beach with Mia and Grandad. Whether the day was chilly or perfectly hot, we had fun! Here is Uncle Matt and Charlie on Cliff Island. Then Jake came with Mia and Grandad to celebrate Charlie's 2nd Birthday. Michael M. Franz.
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Baby Gone Coastal: October 2012
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Saturday, October 13, 2012. Summer - Grunze Style. We were fortunate to have been able to travel to WI a few times this summer. We celebrated my cousin Jenny's wedding, my parents' 40th Wedding Anniversary, Charlie's 2nd Birthday, and many lazy summer days together. Summer was kicked off with a gathering of friends for an afternoon of play, food, flying yoga, and reconnecting. Charlie and Malcolm love when their friend Apollo comes to play with them. Sara, Whaka, and Tahi also came to play and dine.
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Baby Gone Coastal: November 2012
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Saturday, November 3, 2012. Summer - Maine Style. Ahhhh, the lazy days of summer spent doing little more than enjoying life. No matter where we turned, we found something to explore and enjoy. Whether we were inside celebrating a special boy's second birthday,. Doing home improvement,. Or playing, we were busy. We spent lots of time outside. When you live in Maine, this inevitably involves lots of water fun! Sometimes in our own backyard. Exploring is always fun with Charlie's friend Sofia!
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Baby Gone Coastal: December 2011
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Friday, December 9, 2011. 10 Steps for a Successful Pumpkin Patch Trip. Step 1: Make a game plan and review it. Step 2: Pick a wagon. Step 3: Fill up on warm coffee while kids scout out pumpkin options. Step 4: Choose pumpkins. How do you choose? They all look the same! When we drop our first album, this should be our cover.". This one's mine. Back away Auntie Erin, back away.". Step 5: Substitute pumpkins for ones that are more appropriate to child's size and strength. Step 6: Fill Wagon. When we encour...
