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Well hello there! This is the place where I share my crafts, recipes, knitting and crochet projects, photos, and moments of family life in the Midwest.
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Friday, December 25, 2009

First Christmas


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This was Riley's first Christmas. We celebrated at my parent's house, and Riley mostly slept through the whole thing. Silent Night this year.

Brothers forever


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Love my Grandpa


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Riley just loves his Grandpa. They really bonded this Christmas.

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Christmas at the Dieter's


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We had Christmas early at the Dieter's so that we could be all together. Riley and Sullivan wore the same outfit (not planned) but oh so cute! Sully is on the left and Riley is on the right. The day was complete chaos - but wonderful chaos like always. This was the year of the baby for us with three new babies in the Dieter family. We will never have another year like this one.

Present opening craziness


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Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Riley - One Month


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Riley is one month old today! It's hard to believe that time has already passed so quickly. Riley is doing well, staying up more in the day and sleeping longer at night. He is eating all the time so we figure he must be at least 8 lbs by now. His next doctor's appointment isn't until January so we will have to wait until then.

Silly Boys


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Max loves his brother!

Cutie Pie


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Friday, December 11, 2009

My Boys

Just so you know - the family is getting a copy of this one for Christmas.

Thursday, December 03, 2009

Christmas Cookies


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Originally uploaded by shaunadieter
We made some gingerbread cookies for christmas, though they probably won't last until then. Max and Jered decorated them with M&Ms and frosting. It has been tough to do the "Christmas" traditions this year with a new baby in the house. We try to do some things while Riley naps. Next year hopefully we will be able to more things together.

Napping under the tree


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Max was tired after putting up the tree so he took a nap.
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