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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

An April Evening At The Beach

Where did spring go? The temps went from the 50's to the 80's in 24 hours, skipping the 60's and 70's which always make April such a pleasant month. But, we've been taking advantage of the summer-like weather and hitting up the beach more than once the past week, including a nice evening walk with Meka, who loves everything about the beach, including the delicious taste of the sand. Gwyneth, however, is not yet sure what to think of the sand...



























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  1. *Lissa*April 28, 2009 at 9:05 PM

    Oh my goodness, I just LOVE Gwyneth's hair and cute little tummy! Awesome shots!

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  2. The Barnes CrewApril 28, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    ADORABLE!!!

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  3. AnonymousApril 28, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    Great pictures! I think that there may be another Cindy Lou Who in the makes with that hair :)

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  4. RoseApril 28, 2009 at 9:08 PM

    For the first time, she looks like a toddler! WOW, she looks so BIG!

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  5. TestApril 28, 2009 at 9:08 PM

    Wow...all the sudden Gwyneth has changed so much! It's that "one" year mark. Amazing. She really looks so much more grown up. Have you noticed a change in her in the last couple of weeks?

    Heather

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  6. JaneApril 28, 2009 at 9:09 PM

    Holy moly ... I wish my tummy looked that cute in an itty bitty mint green shirt!

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  7. KristanApril 28, 2009 at 9:17 PM

    how cute is her gut! i'm sure you couldn't even imagine her being a pudge a year ago. :)

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  8. InDeedsApril 28, 2009 at 9:18 PM

    She makes the cutest faces!

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  9. Blessedw5momApril 28, 2009 at 9:19 PM

    Yep, a little confused about that sand :-) But truly as cute as always! Thanks for sharing

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  10. megasamApril 28, 2009 at 9:20 PM

    I absolutely love those pictures.

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  11. kelly wApril 28, 2009 at 9:23 PM

    those pics are TOO precious! that belly...that hair! what a little doll! i just wanna squeeze that sweet belly!!!

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  12. AimeeApril 28, 2009 at 9:29 PM

    I just had to comment on this post! Gwyneth's hair is adorable, and that tummy! Is she packing on a little weight!?!? Don't tell her I said that! :) Tricia looks gorgeous! You've got some beautiful ladies on your hands! ;) Take care!

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  13. harmonysongApril 28, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    So cute! Love her little beach outfit!! Eating of sand is hysterical! :)

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  14. DanifredApril 28, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    Gwyneth has that "I'm not so sure about this" look on her face :)
    And Tricia's hair? LOVING IT!!!!

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  15. AnnApril 28, 2009 at 9:35 PM

    Looks like y'all had a fantastically fun time at the beach. Our spring has gone too but it went the other direction. We were in the 70's yesterday and today we had snow.

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  16. JennApril 28, 2009 at 9:35 PM

    I love the one where she is looking at her hand like "What is this stuff on my fingers". So cute!

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  17. ShannonApril 28, 2009 at 9:43 PM

    She's getting BIG! Wow:) It's great to see you three enjoying the beach.

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  18. UnknownApril 28, 2009 at 9:49 PM

    Two things:
    1. Tricia's freckles are adorable.

    2. Whenever you post beach pictures, I long to live on the OBX. I used to vacation there growing up (Ships Watch in Duck) and miss it! So I live vicariously through your pictures of the sand and surf :)

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  19. AnonymousApril 28, 2009 at 9:53 PM

    I didn't know Gwynth had a cute, little belly!! How cute!!! kara

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  20. Mrs. HApril 28, 2009 at 9:56 PM

    Precious pictures! I see Tricia in her in these pictures!!

    I can't believe how big she is getting! Cutie pie!

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  21. AnonymousApril 28, 2009 at 9:59 PM

    I never comment on your blog. I am total lurker. But Gwyneth looks like Pebbles. I just had to say it.

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  22. Elaine at Matters of the Heart)April 28, 2009 at 10:03 PM

    Oh my goodness, those pictures were precious. I loved the last one especially. Gwyneth looks adorable with that bow.

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  23. ShannonApril 28, 2009 at 10:06 PM

    Nothing against you guys but those pictures of Mika are so GOOD! And I love Gwyneth's belly :) Glad you're all home and WELL!

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  24. auntreneApril 28, 2009 at 10:06 PM

    I love the pictures, Gwyneth is just too cute. Our weather here in Ohio did the same, from 50 degrees to 80 degrees and super sunny.. then today, Rainy and in the love 60's. No beach for us, but lots of playing outdoors and taking walks. Thanks for sharing the pictures. Meka is adorable even with sand all over her face.

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  25. Momof2bzApril 28, 2009 at 10:07 PM

    I love these pictures! You all look so happy. I totally cracked up when I saw Gwyneth's face about the sand. She looks so darn cute! Keep them coming! (PS - I put my vote in on your other site for Beach Babe (your girls, of course) pictures. Looks like I got my wish :) Enjoy that beautiful weather!

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  26. CarolApril 28, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    FUN pictures! Adorable, every last one. What a fun time these next few months at the shore are going to be. I want to know where spring went too- even way up in northern OH we went from 40s to 80s in 24 hours for a couple of days, but then in the course of 4 hours, we dropped down to 40s again. Winter - summer - winter. Where is spring? Grrrr.

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  27. TracyApril 28, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    Love the pictures, Gwyneth's hair is toooooooooooo cute!

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  28. TheRagan3April 28, 2009 at 10:34 PM

    that hair is TOO much! must take after her daddy's style when it comes to hair!! :) HA!
    Great pictures -- love the ones with your hat brim on her face! I can't believe how BIG she is!

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  29. ErinApril 28, 2009 at 10:49 PM

    She is tooooooo cute for words! What a doll baby? and getting so big. Love the pony on top of her head.

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  30. Pamela @ Frugal Vet TechApril 28, 2009 at 10:54 PM

    Those are some great pictures of her in the sand! I love the faces she's making.

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  31. fuzzandfuzzletApril 28, 2009 at 11:20 PM

    Too cute! Love the hair.

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  32. Rick LawrensonApril 28, 2009 at 11:20 PM

    Got her dad's gut.

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  33. Little Miss Sunshine StateApril 28, 2009 at 11:31 PM

    I think these are my favorite pictures of Gwyneth so far. I bet she'll be a "beach baby" by summer.

    Tricia looks like she's had a little sunshine on her face.

    My brother and I were on the OBX this week last year. I'd love to get back there sometime.

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  34. AnonymousApril 28, 2009 at 11:53 PM

    it is just unbelievable to see how much she's grown!

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  35. JennaApril 29, 2009 at 12:11 AM

    What a beauty Gwyeth is! Her hair is so light in color these days. Love the pics!

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  36. AdrienneApril 29, 2009 at 12:22 AM

    Looks like it was a perfect day at the beach! I'm so glad you have your girls with you! Just thinking out loud...you know you've all been through a lot, but to stop and really ponder it...it's mind boggling! I'm really just so happy for the love you all have for each other! Enjoy the spring!

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  37. Kimberly CanadaApril 29, 2009 at 1:00 AM

    I LOVE the bow, she is such a little girl now...simply beautiful happy family pics. Thnx for sharing!

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  38. terri cApril 29, 2009 at 1:22 AM

    Fantastic photos. I especially love the one, I think it's fifth from the top, where Gwyneth's expression looks to me like "Sand, beach, ocean... eh, whatever."

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  39. AnonymousApril 29, 2009 at 1:40 AM

    gwyneth is so cute! neat pictures. gwen looks like the olsen twins when they were on full house as michelle.

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  40. Trevor's MamaApril 29, 2009 at 2:00 AM

    First of all, your daughter is beautiful! Second, I have a pug, too...aren't they great?!?! The most amazing little things ever! Glad to see you're all enjoying the weather!

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  41. LauraApril 29, 2009 at 3:42 AM

    I love the little belly--how cute!!

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  42. AnonymousApril 29, 2009 at 5:18 AM

    wow! she's grown a lot those past weeks! and she's almost blonde.....

    great pics!

    leslie

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  43. Kim MApril 29, 2009 at 6:11 AM

    Won't be long and she'll be begging to go to the beach! Enjoy! Even in the pictures, you can see the delight she brings the two of you!
    Praise God

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  44. katrynkaApril 29, 2009 at 7:20 AM

    I always love watching little kids as they are exposed to new textures!! You can really see what she is thinking about the sand in those shots. Makes me laugh.

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  45. AnonymousApril 29, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    She is such a cutie! And you can tell she is going to have many strong opinions to express once she starts talking!

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  46. EmilyApril 29, 2009 at 8:26 AM

    Hey faces are so cute, she the adorable!

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  47. Barbara KayApril 29, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    It's clear Gwyneth likes the arms of her mom and dad more than the sand--at this point. Enjoy it while it lasts, cute family!

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  48. JennyApril 29, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    I LOVE these!! SO much! Thanks so much for putting them up, they made my whole week. Your girls are beautiful!!!

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  49. AnonymousApril 29, 2009 at 8:47 AM

    Short hair really suits Tricia. I think she looks pretty.

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  50. Shawna from Round RockApril 29, 2009 at 8:58 AM

    Beautiful, beautiful family pictures! So much happiness in those smiles!

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  51. Wherever HE Leads We'll GoApril 29, 2009 at 9:06 AM

    Great pictures! Gwyneth is adorable! The hair is so cute. I love to see that she has a chubby little belly. : )

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  52. Mrs. WilsonApril 29, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    Oh my! Gwyneth's looks are changing - she's growing up - into a VERY sweet little girl! Just beautiful!

    ps. Tricia, I love your freckles :)

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  53. TaraApril 29, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    I love her little ponytail. She is so gorgeous!

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  54. Amy E.April 29, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    What fun What fun!! I wish I lived close to a beach...I would love to walk on the sand like everyday!!

    Cute pictures and I LOVE Gwyneths' "Pebbles" hair-do!!!

    Have a great week!

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  55. EmApril 29, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    YOU GIRLS LOOK BEAUTIFUL. Nate, you look great as well.

    ((((((( HUGS )))))))

    Em
    Massachusetts

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  56. JaimeApril 29, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE to see that sweet little Gwyneth is putting on some baby fat! Perfect! She glows! And appears so healthy! It's got to be all the love she gets daily. :)

    Tricia's looking great too!

    I'm a teeny bit envious - I'm dying to get to a beach this summer. Can't wait! Glad you guys got out there!

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  57. pamApril 29, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    "Pebbles does the Beach"---love her "is this really necessary" faces.

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  58. AprilApril 29, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    what a cute tummy!!!!!

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  59. ErinApril 29, 2009 at 10:33 AM

    Those are GREAT pictures! Thanks for sharing.

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  60. CourtneyApril 29, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    NOt only did the temps jump up...but so did Gwyneth...okay...not literally but what I mean is WOW she looks grow up all of a sudden!SO adorable...she looks like a little girl instead of a baby! YAY GWENYTH!

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  61. j2burkApril 29, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    Such fun beach pictures! And Gwyneth's facial expressions are priceless... she definitely does look confused by the sand. So cute though :)

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  62. Meredith in GAApril 29, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    It's such a shame that when Gwyneth looks back on her childhood that she won't have any way to remember what fun you all had and how totally in love you and Trisha are with her. (ha ha ha ha ha!!)

    I love, love, love all the pictures that you take and how you capture the joy of your family. We've copied a few of your set-ups for our family shots. Thank you for sharing!!

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  63. The Thornton FamilyApril 29, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    what fun! she's sitting up so good, and standing pretty good while leaning on you! she's growing up!
    and your niece is precious, too!

    stacey in missippi

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  64. CulyQFunApril 29, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    Adorable pictures. Thanks for sharing.
    Our daughter didn't know what to make of the sand either her first time. Now she loves it, Err...eating it.

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  65. Deep ThinkerApril 29, 2009 at 12:37 PM

    I love the look on her face (Gwyneth's, not the dog's!) when she's trying to figure out the sand!

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  66. AnonymousApril 29, 2009 at 12:45 PM

    Gwyneth does look a little horrifed by the sand, which is super cute! you guys are the cutest family!

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  67. RhondaApril 29, 2009 at 1:46 PM

    We have that same onesie...these are some of the cutest pictures! Her expressions are priceless. Great photos.

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  68. KateyApril 29, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    I LOVE these pictures. Gwyneth's hair is so cute. I love the picture with her smiling in the air!!

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  69. ShEiLaApril 29, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    I always enjoy all the photos you take at the beach... maybe its because I don't live near a beach... have only been to a beach once in my life (maybe twice). I think Gwyneth likes it... kind of.

    ToOdLeS.ShEiLa

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  70. KatyApril 29, 2009 at 2:35 PM

    I feel little G's uncertainty as I can't stand sand!!! I am weird, I know!!

    And that dog - sand - in the mouth - on the lips - BLECK!!!! I can't even think about it without wretching!!!!

    Gwyneth is adorable the pictures are great!!

    ~Kate

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  71. LApril 29, 2009 at 3:30 PM

    Miss gwyneth looks SO grown up here! :) love the 3rd pic from the bottom.. just too cute.

    http://arewardfromhim.blogspot.com
    Lindsey

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  72. Our life is a bowl of Barry'sApril 29, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    OMGosh!! She's got a super cute little belly..ibet it's perfect for blowin' raspberries on! Nice to see you all enjoying a normal family day!

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  73. Joanne P.April 29, 2009 at 6:04 PM

    How adorable Gwyneth is!

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  74. TwinkletoesApril 29, 2009 at 7:31 PM

    These might be my favorites yet!

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  75. lainielouApril 29, 2009 at 8:02 PM

    I almost didn't recognize Gwyneth! She's so big! Loved her 'do. Yours too, Nate. :)

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  76. mummyofprincessesApril 29, 2009 at 9:03 PM

    HOW PRECIOUS AND BEAUTIFUL BOTH YOUR GIRLS ARE! TRUE MIRACLES!
    The girls LOVE seeing the pics, and we all continue to pray for you.

    The Weigner Crew

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  77. CarolApril 29, 2009 at 9:29 PM

    I love these. Thanks for sharing.

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  78. MarciApril 29, 2009 at 10:09 PM

    I love her little top knot and her pot belly!!!!

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  79. amandaApril 29, 2009 at 10:10 PM

    These are the cutest and bestest photos you've ever had on here to me!!!!

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  80. MaryApril 30, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    Fantastic pictures! Love them all. Glad you all are doing well.

    Mary
    Florida

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  81. The Curtis CrewApril 30, 2009 at 8:47 AM

    Great pictures! Beautiful family!

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  82. The Curtis CrewApril 30, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    Great pictures! Beautiful family!

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  83. AnonymousApril 30, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    I love Gwyenth's "Pebbles" pony! Too cute!

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  84. MissyApril 30, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    I love the 6th picture from the top. It gives you a real feel for how grown up she is looking and how stinkin' cute she's getting!

    Love the beach and all the great pics! Sure hope Meka doesn't run across any critters in the sand! (of course, that might just be a 'bonus' ewwww!)

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  85. AnonymousApril 30, 2009 at 2:07 PM

    Here's a parenting / sand tip: use baby powder to get it off skin. It comes right off!

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  86. Somer LoveApril 30, 2009 at 2:12 PM

    So Cute! I just love Gwyneths hair like that! and her lil belly is adorable!

    Looks like Meka loves the beach too! So cute!

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  87. RebekahApril 30, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    Oh, I just LOVE all the pics. :) Gwyneth grows more beautiful each time I see new pics. Looks like you all are really enjoying life.

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  88. BanniMay 1, 2009 at 1:04 AM

    my heavens! when did she get so big? just as cute as she's ever been, though. thanks so much for sharing your little one with us!

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  89. AnnetteMay 1, 2009 at 4:10 PM

    she is so cute with her hair up pebbles style :) I used to do that to my girls when they were babies.

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  90. Susan from BarrieMay 1, 2009 at 9:19 PM

    Nate, wow where does the time go? Praise God for the 2 miracles in your life! Trish ... you look absolutely beautiful!

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  91. StefanieMay 1, 2009 at 11:32 PM

    Beautiful Pictures!!

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  92. The VaughnFamilyMay 2, 2009 at 3:25 PM

    gosh when I see pictures like these, it takes ne back to when I started following her story in jan 08. and I remember your ring around her wrist. and now I see her and she has come so far and I am so happy that she made it though all that she has safely.
    God is truly wonderful isn't he?!!
    beautiful family Nate!

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  93. The VaughnFamilyMay 2, 2009 at 3:27 PM

    gosh when I see pictures like these, it takes ne back to when I started following her story in jan 08. and I remember your ring around her wrist. and now I see her and she has come so far and I am so happy that she made it though all that she has safely.
    God is truly wonderful isn't he?!!
    beautiful family Nate!

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  94. AshleyMay 2, 2009 at 8:39 PM

    Love the first picture, she's a doll baby!

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  95. JaimieMay 4, 2009 at 12:13 AM

    I love the expressions she makes!! I kinda think she's thinking...dude, seriously?! when you leave her sitting in that WEIRD stuff while you take her picture.

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  96. andiewadeMay 5, 2009 at 10:53 PM

    that kid's getting big!

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