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TJ’s Big Day

Chicagoland, Illinois
Meet TJ.

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This is TJ’s doggie.

TJ just turned 1!

He loves to crawl.

Here’s TJ’s Mom and Dad.

And the whole family.

We went to the local park.

Did I mention TJ loves to crawl?

He also loves airplane. Especially upside-down airplane.

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And he loves Dad…

… and Mom.

What else does TJ love?

He loves pushing his wagon.

Bye bye TJ!

And off he goes…

Thank you Rebecca, Jim & TJ!

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Our Sideways Trip through Wine Country

Santa Ynez Valley, California
I went on a weekend getaway with one of my best friends. Kim and I both love the movie Sideways, so we decided to recreate some key moments in Miles’ and Jack’s trip – minus the debauchery.

The best meal was at Hitching Post II in Buellton, which is worth a trip from LA just for their dinner. If you go, book reservations ahead of time as walk-ins can take several hours to be seated.

Los Olivos Cafe was also delicious. They were full but less busy, and a lot more relaxed.

Since I was the designated driver, Kim was the designated oenophile. We visited three of the Sideways wineries: Foxen Winery, Fess Parker, and Firestone Vineyard. My favorite wine however, was the olallieberry wine from the Royal Oaks Tasting Room in Solvang. I know Miles would scoff at my taste. But at least I can say I never drank wine from the spit bucket.

Thanks Kim for a fun getaway! Here’s a slideshow from a mini-album I designed of our trip. Warning: contains a quote from the movie that’s not family friendly.

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denisefelder.com - Love it! And you captured Kim’s “menu studying face” perfectly!

Keri - Awesome Awesome Awesome! I can’t wait for our next Group adventure. Where to girls?

Where’s Polka Now?

Time for another Where’s Polka? contest. You get one photo clue from my trip in May.

This trip was inspired by a movie. Name the movie. First person to leave a comment on my blog with the movie title wins. One guess per person per day. Previous winners not eligible. Good luck!!!

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Kitten's Mom - Bottle Shock ?

denisefelder.com - Sideways

What's a Ragamuffin? - A Walk in The Clouds

Polka Photos - We have a winner! Denise posted the right answer – it’s Sideways.

Family Four Photos

Southwest Chicagoland, Illinois
You met the lovely Elise in the blog post below.

This is her little brother Nolan.

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Nolan likes to walk…

and crawl.

He doesn’t like to sit still.

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Nolan loves his big sister, even when she’s being silly.

And Elise loves her brother.

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Although I love the photo of the siblings in color, I like the black & white, too.

Here’s mom with her two little cuties.

And dad.

And more silly sister.

The rain chased us away and we went indoors for an outfit change. Then we went back out for a few quick photos.

Thank you Stacy, Craig, Elise and Nolan!

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Pretty in Pink

Southwest Chicagoland, Illinois
Meet Elise. She has so much personality I thought she deserved her own blog post.

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Like many kids, Elise was shy at first.

In no time she was smiling for the camera.

And made faces…

She’s a natural!

Time for me to go Elise!

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