Allie In La La Land: 2014

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Christmas III

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Christmas II

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Christmas I

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A Christmas Miracle

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A Carty's First Ballet

Grandma and Grandpa took Finn to the Nutcracker! He was reportedly "well-behaved, curious, attentive, and engaged" - and from his enthusiasm when he got home, I believe i...

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Instead of "you're welcome" he says, "deh-dum" and it's the most adorable thing ever. Actually the most adorable thing ever is that he refers to Cael and Finn as "my boys" No, I lied, the most adorable thing ever is when he doesn't want a kiss or a hug or something and you give it to him anyway he'll slap his stomach and say, "I take it back to you!...

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bedtime stories

goodnight boys, goodnight spouse, goodnight cozy, little hou...

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Check in: 2.5 years

Favorite food: orange juice, noodles, waffles, anything with whipped cream, muffins, cereal Favorite book: Firefighter Gil Favorite stuffed animal: Baby (but not really fond of animals in general - not like his brothers were) Favorite show: Bubble Guppies (the only show he'll watch) Favorite toy: whatever Finn is playing with Favorite hobby: whatever his brothers are doing, tackle, peeing outside, washing dishes, making "dinner"...

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First Day of First Grade

Despite a great deal of trepidation (read: tears, screaming, hysterics) in the weeks leading up to this moment, Cael was excited and positive this morning. He was a champ! Before he and Ryan left to walk to school, Cael gave Finn a hug and told him a 'secret.' He whispered, "I had a good summer with you, Finn." And Finn whispered back, "I had a good summer with you, too." ... and that's when I started...