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Monthly Archives: May 2009

More Time to Win

Posted at 9:40 pm on May 30, 2009 by Farrah


Due to some internet issues, there was a day or two where the pictures didn’t show up on the post talking about how great this photographer is. Unfortunate. So, to make up for it,…

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Weird Picture Friday- Where did that come from?

Posted at 10:57 am on May 29, 2009 by Farrah

I don’t think we were ready for this one. And maybe next time, my dad should just call to the baby to get him to look at the camera instead of throwing a sand bucket at us. It

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Trucks, Trees, and Tutus – Dupage News for May 28, 2009

Posted at 9:16 pm on May 28, 2009 by Farrah

Touch a Truck
West Chicago is hosting their annual “Touch-a-Truck” event this Saturday (the 30th) at Reed-Keppler Park (9am-11am). The kiddos will have the chance to climb on and sit in unusual trucks and cars of…

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Fill in the Blankie!

Posted at 7:51 am on May 27, 2009 by Catherine

Every baby needs a blankie. I vividly remember the bond I had with my special blanket. And I can’t imagine how we would pass the night if for some reason my toddler son was without…

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Fun and educational website for kids!

Posted at 7:31 am on May 26, 2009 by Catherine

Now that the weather is finally nice, the grass green, the trees and flowers growing, I’m eager to get out of the house every chance I get.  Running through a park with my kids is…

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Preserving Them as They Are

Posted at 6:17 am on May 25, 2009 by Farrah

Make sure you read to the bottom of this post for a GREAT GIVEAWAY!!!



I love good pictures of my kids… they are the cutest kids after all, right???? But I can never seem to get

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Weird Picture Friday- Basket of Joy

Posted at 6:14 am on May 22, 2009 by Farrah


Today’s weird picture is thanks to Leslie from Warrenville. She says…
“I have always said I ought to have stock in Sterilite, since I have their baskets everywhere in my house- in closets and

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See you at the market!

Posted at 3:42 pm on May 21, 2009 by Catherine

Nothing says summer like Farmer’s Markets. I love browsing through local towns-turned-markets filled with stalls of freshly and locally grown fruit, veggies, baked goods, crafts…everything!
But if you happen to be at Wheaton’s French Market…

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More summer ideas!

Posted at 8:15 am on May 21, 2009 by Catherine

Are you still looking for something for your kids to do this summer? Thanks to Mandie in Wheaton for sending in these ideas!
The Community School of the Arts (Wheaton College) still has…

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Not Much Time for Basking

Posted at 6:30 am on May 20, 2009 by Farrah

Our guest blogger today is April from Plainfield. She is a mom of two, Doula, and green-smoothie queen!

Recently I got one

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