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Sick week

I’m blaming the Munchkin Masquerade. Sure, it was cute but you can’t bring that many kids together without a massive germ attack. I should have known better. Or as my friend Denise so wisely put it… It started with Eli…

Doing it his way

When checking out this little afternoon concert, keep in mind that Eli’s never had a lesson. Not only can he play the harmonica without any hands while walking, he’s not afraid to innovate with the actual position of the harmonica….

Fifteen going on Thirty

He’s almost fifteen months old and desperately wants to be walking. And talking. And riding a bike. And running. There’s also the good times of molars coming in, the discovery of the word ‘truck’ and lots of fun with new…

Hanging Ten

Excuse me while I blow the dust off my blog. This video is a *little* late but I’m totally blaming the move across town we just completed. And yes, I do feel like I can use that as an excuse…

31 Days of Adventure: Day 15 – Fun with Food

So I’m totally off track with the daily adventures. (I know what you’re thinking…Tara, what a surprise! See also the non-daily series: #best09, #reverb10, and the 18 days of the 21-day salute. Ahem.) Anyway, there was a recent adventure (day…

Nine! Nine! Nine!

In the past month, Eli started pulling himself up on anything and everything within reach. Turns out standing and climbing are fun! He also got his first tooth, celebrated his first Christmas and discovered the awesomeness of storytime at the…