A Bevy of Boys: It's a BIG day....

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

It's a BIG day....

Kai lost his very first tooth today! That's my big boy. Mommy loves you and couldn't be prouder. Now stop getting older. Right now. I mean it.

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KendellAugust 17, 2010 at 2:53 PM
OH NO!!!!! It's happening!!! Doesn't he know this is not ok?!

Tell Kai WOOOHOOO for us!!! What a big day!!! Can't wait to see his toothless smile in just a few weeks!
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JennyAugust 18, 2010 at 3:01 PM
Hey, I don't know your kids (except for eli) but one glance at this photo of kai and i saw YOU all over his face. He is your spitting image. Congrats on the tooth. He looks proud!
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