February 6th, 2016

Mom had a speaking engagement this morning, so it was a boys morning at the zoo

Being able to walk at the zoo… a whole new experience

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Des was all about watching the monkeys frolic in the trees

Eating lunch with the monkeys

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Des and Froggy still BFFs

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Baby’s first ramen. Loved it, but probably mostly because he got to use the spoon on his own.

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Live to ride, ride to live

Post-bath ride

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February 4th, 2016

Spoon practice

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SnOMAhog

What has been nicknamed “SnOMAhog,” the Groundhog Day blizzard closed schools but underwhelmed predictions. Lots of indoor playtime with daycare closed, so everyone ventured out in the afternoon to play. Des apparently thinks people go out in the snow solely to eat said snow.

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January 31st, 2016

Des honing his synth skills

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Excited about the tease of warmer weather, before the blizzard hits Tuesday

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January 28th, 2016

Des blending snow time with snack time

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Actual snack time, practicing with a regular cup

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With a change-up to the nightly routine, it’s Des and dad story time before bed

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January 26th, 2016

Des really likes the frosting on dad’s cake

Playing in the background: Cure’s “Pictures of You” – a special record mom got dad for his birthday

January 25th, 2016

Mom and Des surprise dad at work with birthday balloons!

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Outside it’s snowing, but inside we have chopsticks

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A boy asleep with his balloons

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