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33/52

Today, Quinn requested she hold Maeve in the hammock. Who am I to deny her?

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she is always on the run.

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Maeve McDonough Khichi. Born at 3:08 p.m. on July 28, 2014. Nine pounds and two ounces of deliciousness. It's safe to say Quinn & Maeve are already besties.

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Not just man's best friend... As Quinn is growing more into a walking, talking person, the dogs and Quinn have gained a mutual admiration for each other. Today, Riley learned she could satisfy his need to play catch, and so, the relationship continues to grow.

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Just when I'm like, this can't get any better, she can't get any better, it does. She does. And then I die all over again.

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17/52

Daddy ran the half marathon today in Asbury Park. It's only fitting that she wear the same shirt I wore for his Philadelphia half... I'm pretty sure it fits her better due to my current state.

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16/52

I had visions of adorable bunny ears and pink-tulle-hemmed dress shots. But there was no nap today. So actually listening to Mommy was not an option.

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And here's one from the cutting room floor...because the outfit was just ridiculous.

14/52

I know, I've been cheating! But more than ever lately, choosing just one photo has become difficult!

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12/52

A little behind in posting this past week. By now you can see why... just celebrated #36 on Friday! It was a great weekend full of friends, family, yummy food, Quinn snuggles, and husband time. Having him home this past week on Spring Break has been great. It was really nice spending extra time together, and then getting him to help cross some things off the to-do list...

...like our office! The above photo was taken there. We get GREAT LIGHT in that tiny little room with just one window. And as you can see, we now have a nice big chalkboard wall for Quinn (and baby #2) to practice their art. When I get a chance, I'll take some more photos of the room. I am so impressed with myself and how I managed to utilize the small space. It's not perfect yet, but it's very close.

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Q52 Week 52: The Feeling Isn't Mutual

Love wouldn't even begin to describe her feeling for our pets. I'm not sure Murphy would use the same adjective towards her. Indifference, maybe. He's warming to her, though. Verrrrrrry slowly.

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Photo via Rebekka Seale

Idea via Che & Fidel

Q52 Week 51: Oops!

So a funny thing happened the other morning… five stitches later, we are doing JUST FINE!

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Photo via Rebekka Seale

Idea via Che & Fidel

Q52 Week 50: Pigtails and Big Girl Chairs

When she smiles, she looks like me. No smile, she looks like Dad - you can see it in last week's post. To get her to smile here, I just told her to say Riley's name. Riley is one of the pups. She says it so adorably: RI-REEEEEE!!!!

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Photo via Rebekka Seale

Idea via Che & Fidel

Q52 Week 49: tubby time!

This little one loves the tub. I mean, loves. When we sing the bathtime song (which is made up each day), she two-steps all over the place. She loves watching the water fill the tub, and enjoys throwing all her toys in.

What I love about bath days is watching her little tush as she runs naked from her bedroom to the bathroom. I won't miss her bowed legs when they're gone, but they are pretty freaking cute while they're here!

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Photo via Rebekka Seale

Idea via Che & Fidel

Q52 Week 48: so it begins...

It's the holiday season! You know you sang that to yourself when you read it.

Driving around my neighborhood this evening and seeing all the lights got me so excited for the Christmas season!! I have to be honest, the Christmas songs started last week. "All I Want For Christmas is You" is how we start our day. (Yes…Mariah. She rules.)

This weekend is full of plans of tree lightings, Santa parades, and the like. And I am pumped.

He'll be coming down the chimney down!!

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Photo via Rebekka Seale

Idea via Che & Fidel

Q52 Week 47: our little teenager.

It seems like it was just yesterday that I was weaning her from nursing. In fact, if it weren't for my need to get a regular period in hopes to stop it again (see: trying for baby #2), I would still be nursing her! It is when I see her doing such human things, like washing her hands or brushing her teeth, that I am dumbfounded.

She's been using her stepstool to simulate brushing her teeth for the last week or so. I normally keep it off to the side of the sink, but it's a little awkward for her to reach for the faucet, so I turned it around for her. When she climbed those steps the first time, I just stood there thinking, when did you grow up?

I'm not sad about it - every new step has been so much fun that I am not mourning the things that aren't happening anymore. It is just so so so amazing.

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Below is the runner-up for this week's Q52, and also my view all week. Taking care of a sick little one means lots of baby-holding. LOTS.

Photo via Rebekka Seale

Idea via Che & Fidel

Q52 Week 46: kisses are a better fate than wisdom.

Meet Jack, Quinn's first friend. I would say they're more like frienemies currently, despite what you see in this picture. That's the funny thing about photography, you can capture an image that tells a story that could be completely different than the truth behind the photo!

Quinn has started a new phase I'm going to call the "don't fuck with me" phase. The word "no" is used often, and correctly. And when used on other children, is usually is followed by a shove. Part of me laughs, but part of me thinks, "Ugh…I am a parent of that child!"

But then on the flip side, there's this. The kisses. And they are unlimited, coupled with a "MWAH!!!" I mean...

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Photo via Rebekka Seale

Idea via Che & Fidel

Q52 Week 45: Venting

Heat's on. A certain someone immediately realized the fun involved in forced hot air. Mommy and Daddy, who continuously fight over the proper temperature, don't really think it's as fun. Especially not Mommy, since she knows how much it costs.

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Photo via Rebekka Seale

Idea via Che & Fidel

Q52 Week 44: Lamda Lamda Lamda

Anyone know if Skolnick from Revenge of the Nerds is dating anyone? I'm pretty sure he would LOVE my little Quinnie... but I jest. Nobody is dating my girl until I have raised her right to know that she is the bees knees and anyone whom she gives her attention to is the luckiest person in the world.

This costume cost me a total of $0, which is what a costume for a 1-year-old should cost, in my opinion.

We wandered the neighborhood with some big kids and parents but Quinn pretty much stayed in her stroller. The kiddos got candy, and the parents got red Solo cups. Did the parents stroll the streets freely drinking when we were younger, too?

Quinn Trick-or-Treated at three homes near our own house, just with the immediate neighbors who would have wanted to see her ridiculously adorable costume anyway!!

I mean, you have to admit it is insanely cute!