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Updated Pictures

Because my baby is cute, and he'll soon be a big brother, I thought I'd do as a reader suggested and post some more pictures of the family.


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He's so cute. And probably insane.

Comments

Mimi Collett said…
Awwwww and Ahhhhh! I so did not know that you were two were expecting again! I'm so happy for you guys! Aw. He'll be the best big brother ever. Haha and he does look a teensy bit crazy in that last one.

Thanks for posting pictures! I feel very special.

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