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Sullen little dude while Mama does some birthday shopping for friends and family. There is a random assortment of that follows the jump...birthday party, baby animals, gardening, and errands.
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At a school friend's party Oliver tucked into the fruit plate. He would have eaten ALL of the raspberries, had I let him.
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even at a busy party he decides to sit quietly and read a book.
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eating some lunch with a buddy from school. two cool dudes.
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sparkling wine with raspberries, harkens back to my wedding.
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There were baby animals at the party...Oliver was in love.
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and a pony named, Merlin...it was a pretty epic party for a 4 year old!
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kittens, Oliver was smitten.
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waiting for the cake.
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wish he was smiling...he was playing with daddy's ears.
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mama and her boy.
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ohhh there were baby bunnies too, my favourite.
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off to Home Depot for mulch, soil and plants!
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this way daddy!
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chilling. taking it easy.
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plants all picked out and ready to roll.
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cutest little helper.
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beautiful Spring day in Boston
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silly bean
in his toy bin.
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I found a local rock climbing gym, Brooklyn Boulders and I've dusted off my climbing shoes. I am very excited to get back into rock climbing.
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grocery store run.