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Or maybe I should say, “Life with Sally as your mother.” Who can resist the temptation of putting your infant boy in a doll stroller? Not me – and Francis certainly didn’t try and talk me out of it. 😉 She and I had a good laugh and enjoyed pushing him around the entry. George, calm as a cucumber, enjoyed the ride.       Our good friends Pat and Laura tied the knot last weekend in Philadelphia. We’d looked forward to this wedding for a while, as the only one this summer that Sally and I would be able to attend together. There were two other weddings of very close friends of ours this summer, but George’s arrival kept Sally from attending. Pat was my classmate in college, and was one of the first people I met at Notre Dame. Click on the title above for 126 photos from their wedding and reception.
November 6, 2006 - 2:12 am
I looked at all the photos, Sally you are amazing. You should soooo be a wedding photographer, you're like a specialist or something.
November 6, 2006 - 2:13 am
Actually you just need to be a life photographer, just whatever walk around and make a book of how you see your day to day life, that would be amazing. Beautiful baby boy, Kurt Gregory Brown, is here. Initials: KGB, 8lbs 2oz. and 20″ long. This little secret agent snuck up on the Browns two weeks early and was born on Halloween. What a charmed life you have, dear sweet Browns. A beautiful and healthy boy born on one of your favorite holidays. We couldn’t be happier for you guys. Sending lots of love and sleep-filled nights your way. Welcome to 1:1 parenting.
November 3, 2006 - 4:43 pm
this entry made me laugh. congratulations to the browns! he's beautiful and i guess this will be the only time he'll wear his birthday suit as his halloween costume? i hope! 😉 hahahaha So yes, Halloween. It was great. For a few weeks now, I have been talking to Francis about how she was going to wear her red dress and go get candy at Mary Fran’s house and Michael and Tom’s house (some of her favorite neighbors). So when we got her dressed that afternoon she couldn’t have been more ready. She was on a mission and knew exactly what to do. I was surprised that she didn’t hesitate or freak out when we put her hooded cape on. Instead, when it would occassionally slide off, she would stop in her tracks and give us orders: “hood on!” George just enjoyed the wagon ride with his big eyes (the better to see you with, my dear). To add to the fun, we got a call around 11 a.m. from our friend Ryan Brown. Becca had gone into labor and I needed to pick up Eoin from the hospital! Three hours later, Eoin was a big brother (to young Kurt Gregory) and I was learning how to sew wolf ears on a bonnet while breastfeeding. Becca and Ryan, congratulations and welcome to the world of parenting two! So we had the honor of hosting little monkey, Eoin, on his first real night of trick or treating. If you know the Browns, you know that this is one of their absolute favorite holidays so we felt a distinct responsibility in making sure we showed Eoin a good time. Our fatal mistake: not bringing the “shoe-ball” (more commonly known as a football) with us. He would endure for a couple of houses and then he’d start to cry and say “shoe-ball, shoe-ball.” It was pretty darn adorable: a monkey longing for his shoeball. I’ve learned my lesson, though; I promise to keep a shoeball in reach at all times. (Note: he did seem to cheer up when we passed a sign in someone’s yard with a picture of a football on it.) After hustling up and down our street for candy, we had a get-together at our house, featuring chili, pumpkin tort (a Carns family favorite) and hot apple cider. The stiff wind on Halloween was an introduction to the cold reality that the summer is long gone and winter is upon us. As long as I have chili and pumpkin tort close by, though, I think I can make it to spring.
November 3, 2006 - 4:46 pm
Sally, your chili and pumpkin tort sound delightful! I am continually amazed by your ability to do it ALL! What a great mother you are. I wish we could have been there… Sending you warm thoughts…. Here they are… Little Red Riding Hood and the wolf disguised as grandma. I’ve got little monkeys climbing all over me right now so I’ll write more about it tonight while they’re sleeping… in the meantime, enjoy the pics.
November 2, 2006 - 3:19 am
I love the pics! I didn't realize you had your hands full until I saw the photo set on flickr. What good friends you are to help out the Browns. I love you guys and miss you so much… Great costumes!!
November 2, 2006 - 4:27 am
Oh so cute, grandma and the wolf, hilarious!
November 2, 2006 - 3:46 pm
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Kristen - I love life with Sally. I can't wait to see what you'll think up next!!
katherine petillo - lolita and i used to dress michael up in all of our snoopy clothes. poor guy. but it sure was cute. georgie better get ready for life as a little brother.
Drew, Amber and Megan - I am calling Child Protective Services! Hold on George!!! Help is on the way!
Kristen - Amber is a crack up. I found myself laughing at various times of the day yesterday long after I read Amber's "Hold on George!!!" It's like I could hear her saying it for real.
On a side note, I hope she really didn't call CPS. I want to see what you'll fit George into next. Perhaps the baby doll car seat carrier? But I know you don't need any ideas …