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Cruel Summer

July 12, 2009 By Mandy 10 Comments

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How does this:

turn into this?

And why does it have to happen so fast? What I wouldn’t give to pinch those chubby little cheeks and legs again!

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Comments

  1. Shaye says

    July 14, 2009 at 6:34 pm

    AMEN! WHY does it happen so fast. These are two excellent shots…amazing to compare!

    Hugs,

    ~Shaye

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  2. Jenny says

    July 13, 2009 at 9:29 am

    It's not fair how fast they grow.

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  3. Big Pissy says

    July 12, 2009 at 10:13 pm

    Awwwwwwwww….

    Adorable!

    Love the "before and after" photos!

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  4. stacey says

    July 12, 2009 at 5:47 pm

    right there with ya!!!

    and i also happen to be singing a great song in my head too! thanks for the reminder of my "youth"!

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  5. Nap Warden says

    July 12, 2009 at 5:33 pm

    OMG…I know…they just KEEP growing! So cute:)

    Reply
  6. Travis Erwin says

    July 12, 2009 at 4:41 pm

    I know exactly what you mean.

    Reply
  7. Pam says

    July 12, 2009 at 4:39 pm

    It is amazing. I ask myself that about my kids all the time.
    He's a cutie!

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  8. Staci says

    July 12, 2009 at 3:25 pm

    It's amazing how fast they grow! I'm constantly questioning it too!

    Very cute pics!

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  9. TheAngelForever says

    July 12, 2009 at 10:08 am

    *sigh* I ask myself that same question all the time. Great photos and I think we have the same pool that you have in the recent one.

    Reply
  10. JanMary says

    July 12, 2009 at 8:32 am

    Awwww…..

    Love the "before and after" pics!

    Reply

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