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So funny, I started my TR today too. Posted nearly at the same time.
Dylan and his pluto hat! Even had it on the DME bus before y'all got there. How cute! And he has gotten so big. It's hard to remember that he was Lukas' age when I first met him.
And Lukas' face! No words ~ just awesomeness! He's so adorable.
Oh and I guess I can thank you for the rain on Friday's DHS visit?? It has never rained for us there but since it always rains when your there.... just saying
Sounds like a nice and easy start. Even though it was so early. But to be on DME that early is a good thing. This picture has be cracking up.
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Originally Posted by OhToodles!
You will see this face a lot! This is the face he made when you told him to smile.
Cameron does the same thing when we ask him to smile. Although we say "smile" and he says "no stink face" and makes that face. So he really knows he's doing the opposite of what we ask him to.
Lukas is getting so big! I used to think Hope was tall for her age, but she's 3 years old and only 36" tall compared to your youngin' who's almost caught up to her! I love his "smile" face. Gotta love it!
And see I'm thinking it's normal because Dylan was just as tall. When we went 2 months after he was 2 he rode Barnstormer for the first time.
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Originally Posted by chezp
Great start to your report! You're on your way!
Yay!!!
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Originally Posted by Shelley the Pooh
So funny, I started my TR today too. Posted nearly at the same time.
Dylan and his pluto hat! Even had it on the DME bus before y'all got there. How cute! And he has gotten so big. It's hard to remember that he was Lukas' age when I first met him.
And Lukas' face! No words ~ just awesomeness! He's so adorable.
Oh and I guess I can thank you for the rain on Friday's DHS visit?? It has never rained for us there but since it always rains when your there.... just saying
Great minds think alike.
Yes, it rained because we were there.
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Originally Posted by stardust190
Sounds like a nice and easy start. Even though it was so early. But to be on DME that early is a good thing. This picture has be cracking up.
Cameron does the same thing when we ask him to smile. Although we say "smile" and he says "no stink face" and makes that face. So he really knows he's doing the opposite of what we ask him to.
Now if we smile at him he does it nice. He's such a little stinker!
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Love the "Smile" face.
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Originally Posted by Colexis Mom
Glad you're made it to Orlando!
Me too!
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Originally Posted by lexiemom
On DME at 10:30, not bad! Love Lukas' smile.
We almost always take the first flight out. It's nice to have most of the day ahead of you.
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I would say, "too much in too short a time!" ... but, you made it! ... And you MADE It!!
Well, there IS a smile in there, I can see it if I look real hard!
Hectic morning, but everything went well considering you're traveling with two little ones. Getting bigger all the time, but still little! I love the "smile" on Lukas! Both boys look adorable-- can't wait to see the haircut pix.
Glad you've finally started!!! Love Lukas' "smile", it's so cute!!
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by OneLittleSpark
WOW!!! Lukas is getting so big, and has lost the baby look. He looks like a toddler...preschooler now! Love his smile.
My DD did the same sort of thing at one point. I don't know what is with that, but it sure is funny!
Sounds like a somewhat hectic start, but the boys looked relaxed on the DME. Can't wait to hear more!
They are getting so big! Can't believe they'll be 2 & 5 soon!!
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Originally Posted by Kenny
I would say, "too much in too short a time!" ... but, you made it! ... And you MADE It!!
Well, there IS a smile in there, I can see it if I look real hard!
Yes we made it! A little hectic getting there, but maybe better than having too much time to kill.
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Originally Posted by lauriep
Hectic morning, but everything went well considering you're traveling with two little ones. Getting bigger all the time, but still little! I love the "smile" on Lukas! Both boys look adorable-- can't wait to see the haircut pix.
You won't have to wait too long as they got them done the next day. ALthough it might take me a little while to get there in the TR.
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Originally Posted by lfredsbo
Just read from start to finish and glad ingot in before too much of the actual trip!!!
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