April

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I love to go out!</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="44ce3420.jpg" border=0 width="483" height="322" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> Just thinking about it makes me smile! </div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="44ed73a0.jpg" border=0 width="471" height="314" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> Now I'm in my car seat and ready to go.  </div> <div>  </div> <div> <IMG SRC="450ef4a0.jpg" border=0 width="495" height="330" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> April 29, 2002</div> <div> I couldn't believe it this morning when my Daddy said we were going out to get his truck fixed...</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="444be290.jpg" border=0 width="446" height="297" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> So my Mommy gave me a kiss right on my head before she left for work... </div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="448df3f0.jpg" border=0 width="479" height="319" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> That Mommy really loves me!</div> <div>  </div> <div> <IMG SRC="44ae1410.jpg" border=0 width="481" height="321" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> April 27, 2002</div> <div> Happy Birthday Aunt Amy!</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="43f13620.jpg" border=0 width="531" height="354" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> Don't I look like you in this picture, Aunt Amy? (Mommy says in the chin) :O)  </div> <div> <IMG SRC="43d55e30.jpg" border=0 width="341" height="227" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> Wait a Minute!!! You're HOW old!  </div> <div> <IMG SRC="441cd330.jpg" border=0 width="461" height="307" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> April 26th, 2002</div> <bR> <div> I heard Grammmie AJ was going to Vegas, and I know she'll want to take me with her.  </div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="437eb470.jpg" border=0 width="491" height="327" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> While I'm waiting, I'll read about it so I'll know what to do when I get there.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="435e8450.jpg" border=0 width="488" height="325" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> Looks like a lot of fun, I can't wait to get there!</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="43bf54e0.jpg" border=0 width="501" height="334" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> April 25, 2002</div> <div> I'm smiling because my Daddy is showing me something funny.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="41bd1360.jpg" border=0 width="465" height="310" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> And I can't wait to get my hands on it....oh boy, oh boy!</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="41dd73a0.jpg" border=0 width="471" height="314" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> Now you see why I wanted it.  </div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="41fe9460.jpg" border=0 width="489" height="326" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> I love my bunny.  It always makes me smile!</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="421e2410.jpg" border=0 width="482" height="321" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> April 24, 2002</div> <div> Today is a sleepy day.  Some days are not sleepy days, but today...sleep, glorious sleep.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="415ed580.jpg" border=0 width="493" height="344" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> The thing about sleep is that when you wake up, you need to get something to eat, and I see my bottle right over there!</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="417c22c0.jpg" border=0 width="450" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> Now I'm delerious with sleep and food. <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="419d0350.jpg" border=0 width="464" height="309" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> April 23, 2002</div> <div> Today I am very cute.  Now don't get me wrong, I'm cute everyday, but today...extra cute.  So here are some selctions of me hanging out in my favorite chair.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="40de4430.jpg" border=0 width="484" height="323" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="40fea470.jpg" border=0 width="490" height="327" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="411e8450.jpg" border=0 width="488" height="325" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="413ee490.jpg" border=0 width="494" height="329" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> April 22, 2002</div> <div> This is my new toy.  It has lots of hanging things for me to kick and hit ...</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="407cb320.jpg" border=0 width="459" height="306" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> I know something about it that you don't....</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="40beb470.jpg" border=0 width="491" height="327" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> When I kick it just right it plays "Old McDonald"...that's right, it's me doing that!</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="409dd3e0.jpg" border=0 width="477" height="318" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> April 21, 2002</div> <div> WHAT happened to the daily dose yesterday???  Well.. we were so busy doing errands and racing around, we never got to the dose!  Later in the day we went to Nana's and I saw  my Uncle Ryan.</div> <div> <IMG SRC="403e0400.jpg" border=0 width="480" height="320" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> We got home late last night, but I slept from 9:30 to 8:30 this morning.  Mommy finally woke me up because she was sick of running in to make sure I was okay. I was so quiet!</div> <div> Other than that... we are just hanging out today and I'm swinging!  I love my swing!</div> <div> <IMG SRC="405f14b0.jpg" border=0 width="497" height="331" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> See you tomorrow!</div> <bR> <div> April 19, 2002</div> <div> Yesterday I went outside in the bright sun.  Good thing I had my shades...</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="3fdd73a0.jpg" border=0 width="471" height="314" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> I had such a busy day yesterday, I think I'll just sleep today.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="3ffc62f0.jpg" border=0 width="454" height="303" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> When I wake up, I know I'll be in a good mood, all rested and happy.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="401d83b0.jpg" border=0 width="472" height="315" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> April 18, 2002</div> <div> It is hot here, so I'm wearing my sun dress, ready for summer.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="3f79f6e0.jpg" border=0 width="415" height="622" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> Just thinking about summertime makes me smile.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="3f9db3d0.jpg" border=0 width="475" height="317" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> April 17, 2002</div> <div> I am so cute in my new outfit (Thanks, Godmother Julie!) that Daddy couldn't decide which picture was the best. So here's a whole bunch...which is <U>your</U> favorite?</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="3f0cd330.jpg" border=0 width="461" height="307" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="3f4d4380.jpg" border=0 width="468" height="312" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="3f2d1360.jpg" border=0 width="465" height="310" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> April 16, 2002</div> <div> The house is too quiet today...I looked around, trying to find that crazy Grammie AJ and that sweet Cousin Meghan. Where did they go?</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="3ead5390.jpg" border=0 width="469" height="313" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> I wore my chicken outfit today, so they would see how cute I am.  Oh well, I can't find them...they sure were funny though. <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >  </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="3ecec480.jpg" border=0 width="492" height="328" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> I hope they remember how cute I am.</div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="3eef54e0.jpg" border=0 width="501" height="334" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <bR> <div> April 15, 2002</div> <div> Grammie AJ and Meghan left today.  That crazy lady tried to take me with her!</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="3e4935d0.jpg" border=0 width="403" height="605" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> It was fun having them here.  </div> <div> I'll miss them....</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="3e101560.jpg" border=0 width="513" height="342" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> But I'll finally get some sleep!</div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="3e8ac1d0.jpg" border=0 width="428" height="285" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <bR> <div> April 15, 2002</div> <div> Things are a buzzn' in DC today!  I got up and that kissylady is still here!  yeah!  </div> <div> <IMG SRC="3d6920c0.jpg" border=0 width="402" height="268" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> I got up and climbed into the big girl bed with my cousin Meghan!  I hope some day I grow up to be as tall as her (Mommy says Fat Chance).  </div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="3d88f0a0.jpg" border=0 width="399" height="266" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Grammie AJ talks to me and makes me SO happy!  </div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="3dab4230.jpg" border=0 width="436" height="291" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> After a snack and a good burp... we girls are on our way out for a stroll around the neighborhood.. and maybe a little shopping!</div> <div> <IMG SRC="3dccd330.jpg" border=0 width="461" height="307" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> Have a great day Aunt Amy.. we miss you!</div> <div> Godmother Julie... eat your heart out!</div> <div> <IMG SRC="3de17650.jpg" border=0 width="535" height="357" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>April 13</b></div> <div> <B>I had quite an adventure today.  My cousin Meghan came to see me.  Of course she thought I was cute.</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="3ccd1360.jpg" border=0 width="465" height="310" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Then, we went down to Washington, DC.  Me and Meghan and Mommy and Daddy and the Great AJ walked around and looked at all the monuments.</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="3ceca310.jpg" border=0 width="458" height="305" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <bR> <div> <B>Then we went out to eat.  I sat with AJ...</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="3d0cd330.jpg" border=0 width="461" height="307" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <bR> <div> <B>And she bought me my first beer...</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="3d2b0200.jpg" border=0 width="432" height="288" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <bR> <div> <B>Just kidding...really that was Meghan's beer.  But it </b><B><U>has</U></b><B> been a busy day...</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="3d4d1360.jpg" border=0 width="465" height="310" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <bR> <div> <B>HAPPY BIRTHDAY,</b></div> <div> <B>COUSIN WILL!!!!</b></div> <bR> <div> <B>April 12</b></div> <div> <B>Today is my cousin Will's birthday. He is one year old, which is much older than me because I'm none years old. My Daddy says that the year has gone by fast, and soon I will be one.  Then we'll be the same age, I think...which is strange cause he's so much bigger than me.</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="3ca0f6f0.jpg" border=0 width="527" height="367" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <bR> <div> <B>April 12</b></div> <div> <B>I'm feeling good today.  My Great A J and Cousin Meg are coming to visit.  They are some of my biggest fans!  They like me cause I'm so cute....</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="3c4e2500.jpg" border=0 width="482" height="336" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <bR> <div> <B>I have lots of fans.  So when my Daddy told me that this is a big day for one of my biggest fans, it made me smile. </b></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="3c6e3420.jpg" border=0 width="483" height="322" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <bR> <div> <B>But then, when I found out how old she is, I was shocked!  I didn't know people could be that old! Have a great day!</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="3c8ec480.jpg" border=0 width="492" height="328" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <bR> <div> <B>April 11</b></div> <div> <B>I stayed up late last night.  I wasn't feeling very good, but now...now I feel great, but I'm very tired.  Funny how that works.  So this is the only picture of me awake today.  At least I look cute!</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="390cf350.jpg" border=0 width="463" height="309" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <bR> <div> <B>April 10</b></div> <div> <B>Okay, so you know when you have one of those days?  You know, when nothing goes your way, and you just feel like the world is out to get you? When you can cry at the drop of a hat? You feel overwhelmed...</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="38af14b0.jpg" border=0 width="497" height="331" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <bR> <div> <B>You feel like you just want the world to leave you alone.</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="38ce6440.jpg" border=0 width="486" height="324" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <bR> <div> <B>Well, I had one of those day yesterday, and let me tell you, it takes a lot out of a girl....So I decided that this morning would be different.  I was going to start the day with a smile.</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="38ecf430.jpg" border=0 width="463" height="323" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <bR> <div> <B>My advice?  Sleep....it does a body good. </b></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="386d5390.jpg" border=0 width="469" height="313" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <bR> <div> <B>April 9</b></div> <div> <B>Below is an incredibly rare photo...it is the one moment today when I was in a good mood.</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="37dd3370.jpg" border=0 width="467" height="311" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <bR> <div> <B>Hard to believe that immediately after this photo was taken, the smile disappeared.  Never to return....</b></div> <div> <B>So here's some bonus footage from yesterday, when I </b><B><U>was</U></b><B> in a good mood.</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="37fd5390.jpg" border=0 width="469" height="313" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <bR> <div> <B>Those where the good ole days....</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="381b7250.jpg" border=0 width="439" height="293" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <bR> <div> <B>April 8</b></div> <div> <B>A little peak into the world of me.  First thing we do in the morning is decide what to wear.  Daddy brings me outfits, and I pick what I want.  I have a lot of clothes, so this is fun....</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="36fae2c0.jpg" border=0 width="430" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <div> <B>Then, we get dressed...</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="371ae1f0.jpg" border=0 width="430" height="287" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <bR> <div> <B>After I'm all dressed, I eat a bottle or two.....</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="373b4230.jpg" border=0 width="436" height="291" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <bR> <div> <B>And finally, when I'm completely full of food.  I sit in my chair and watch videos.  What a life!</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="37bb7250.jpg" border=0 width="439" height="293" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <bR> <div> <B>April 7</b></div> <div> <B>No story today, Daddy is taking a day off.  So here is one of me just being me.</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="36dda4b0.jpg" border=0 width="474" height="331" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <bR> <div> <B>April 6</b></div> <div> <B>Boy have I had a busy morning.  First, Mommy fed me and talked to Aunt Amy on the phone.  At the same time!  Hi Aunt Amy!</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="362d1360.jpg" border=0 width="465" height="310" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <div> <B>Then, because that was a lot of work, all us girls needed to rest.</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="364a81b0.jpg" border=0 width="424" height="283" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <div> <B>This is me sleeping....</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="366c9310.jpg" border=0 width="457" height="305" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <div> <B>When I woke up, all refreshed, me and Daddy had a snack and watched Sports Center.  He must really love me...because he let me have the remote!</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="36bfa510.jpg" border=0 width="506" height="337" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <bR> <div> <B>Sis and Maurice L'Esperance came and visited me.  They think I am beautiful.  These smart people must really love me, because they drove a long way just to see me.  </b></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="354ea470.jpg" border=0 width="490" height="327" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <bR> <div> <B>April 5</b></div> <div> <B>Daddy told me something today that was really funny.....</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="35ed93b0.jpg" border=0 width="473" height="315" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <bR> <div> <B>He said he was going to teach me to read today.  So he gave me this book to start with....</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="356d5390.jpg" border=0 width="469" height="313" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <bR> <div> <B>But I laughed and laughed and told him he was being silly....</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="360ed580.jpg" border=0 width="493" height="344" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <bR> <div> <B> Mommy and I read that book </b><B><U>last</U></b><B> week.  </b></div> <div> <B>That Daddy!  He cracks me up!</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="35cdd3e0.jpg" border=0 width="477" height="318" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <bR> <div> <B>April 4</b></div> <div> <B>It has been a busy 24 hours.  In fact, they could make a television show about it.... Yesterday I went to the doctor and got THREE shots.  But then, last night, I had a bath in the big-people's tub...it was fun! And it made me forget about those shots.</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="34ddc4c0.jpg" border=0 width="476" height="332" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <bR> <div> <B>Then, this morning, I got to sleep in the big-people's bed.  More fun!  And now I've totally forgotten about those...those...oh, I don't know.</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="350e4520.jpg" border=0 width="484" height="338" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <bR> <div> <B>Now I'm dressed and ready for our visitors.  Sis and Maurice (my Mom's Godparents) are coming to see me.  I don't know them yet, but I hear they are very nice, so I got dressed up very pretty (Daddy is getting better at dressing me up).  There will be some pictures of their visit later.</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="352ed570.jpg" border=0 width="493" height="343" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <bR> <div> <B>April 3</b></div> <div> <B>We have a doctor's appointment today, so I'll be getting some shots and stuff, but I'm brave and I look so pretty in my dress.  Daddy says if I'm good at the doctor's I can get a Big Mac at McDonalds.....</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="346e3510.jpg" border=0 width="483" height="337" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <bR> <div> <B>When he told me about McDonalds, my eyes got this big....cause I don't have any teeth...sometimes Daddy doesn't think things through very well, but that's why he has me and Mommy!</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="348e7540.jpg" border=0 width="487" height="340" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <bR> <div> <B>In case you missed it, I looked so cute yesterday when I was playing baseball with Daddy, we decided to keep this one up for one more day....</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="336b2300.jpg" border=0 width="434" height="304" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <bR> <div> <B>April 2</b></div> <div> <B>Day 2 with Daddy.  I slept a lot last night, so I'm going to be up all day. Yesterday we watched a lot of baseball, so today Daddy is showing me how to play.  </b></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="332d84a0.jpg" border=0 width="472" height="330" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <bR> <div> <B>I guess I'm just supposed to look cute...so for all of you that don't want any baseball with your daily dose, here you go...</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="33df14b0.jpg" border=0 width="497" height="331" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <bR> <div> <B>We had a visit from the Eravaara's on Easter... Click the Pic for more!</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="314db3d0.jpg" border=0 width="475" height="317" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <bR> <div> <B>April 1</b></div> <div> <B>Mommy went to work today, but I'm having fun with Daddy.  We took the dogs for a walk (I can't walk yet, but that's why I'm in my carrier).  Later we are going to watch baseball and take a nap (at least that's what Daddy thinks!)</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="32813740.jpg" border=0 width="531" height="372" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> <div> <B>April 1</b></div> <div> <B>well-- I'm off to work.  Olivia slept 9 1/2 STRAIGHT thru last night!  She was exhausted yesterday from all the company.  I'm feeling pretty good this morning about going to work.  I am just so happy we don't have to drop her off at daycare.  Chris will update this later with a picture of Little O so you Little O lovers don't have to look at me. :O)</b></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="326f55f0.jpg" border=0 width="245" height="351" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></b></div> </td> </tr></table></body>