Category Archives: Milestones

Little Dude’s First Haircut. What Were We Thinking?!

Posted on October 30, 2012 by admin

We experienced Little Dude’s first “real” haircut today. As you may recall, we’ve shaved that melon a couple times, but it has been almost exactly two years since we’ve touched that glorious coif. As you can probably tell from my choice … Continue reading →

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Little Dude Turns Two!

Posted on June 19, 2012 by admin

El Duderino pequeno es dos! Aaapy bertday! A few notes: Boring to 99% of the population? Possibly. But he’s my Boy! I can’t think of a better way to spend 1:30 of my day. You’ll have to suffer through some … Continue reading →

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Little Dude Knows His Name! And he’s a thief…who can’t keep a secret.

Posted on April 2, 2012 by admin

The Little Man picked himself out in a picture tonight and said his name. First time we’ve heard him say his name. Soooo cool. Mrs. Dude was rolling through some pictures on the phone and asking who was in them. … Continue reading →

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Verbal Storm

Posted on March 10, 2012 by admin

It has been raining words at the Dude casa over the last week. We had the pleasure of enjoying a visit from Grammie and Papa, and Little Dude chose a great time to open the flood gates on his vocab. … Continue reading →

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TKD IV: Princess Can Kick

Posted on February 22, 2012 by admin

The Princess recently graduated to a yellow-striped belt in Tae Kwan Do. This was her fourth two-month session in the past two years. At the end of each session the kids break a board as part of the test to … Continue reading →

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Tooth Fairy

Posted on February 7, 2012 by admin

The Princess has finally had a run-in with the Tooth Fairy. I made the bold claim that a tooth was loose two months ago. It has finally wiggled it’s way out. Since this is our first encounter with a Fairy … Continue reading →

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Here’s to Our Version of Danny & Annie

Posted on June 27, 2011 by admin

June is a busy month around the Dude casa. School’s out, so that’s adds to the crazy. There are also a few special days for us to celebrate. A bunch of family birthdays…Lady in the Shoe has like 25 kids. … Continue reading →

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Week 52: Walking, Throwing, Kicking, Oh My!

Posted on June 21, 2011 by admin

How many weeks are in a year? Ding, ding, ding…52. Little Dude is officially a one year old. He picked a great day to burst on the scene. Every few years we’ll get to celebrate Father’s Day and his birthday. … Continue reading →

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2 Wheelin’!

Posted on June 5, 2011 by admin

Last weekend we enjoyed a fab Memorial Day. Some grilling, crabbing, a little poop on the deck, first trip to the pool. The unofficial start to the summer is the bestest! So much to look forward to. But the highlight … Continue reading →

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The Mustache Polka

Posted on June 4, 2011 by admin

I’m not sure why this post has taken so long. I really should have gotten it out immediately. If for no other reason than Princess’ aunt Shi-Shi is across the country and couldn’t take in the spectacle….did I say spectacle?…I mean … Continue reading →

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