Grammie gave Adele a little dolly to take along in her carseat. I think it is the cutest thing in the world. She loves it! 
Adele’s First Dolly September 16, 2012
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Walk down Boston’s Memory lane
We were so excited to take Adele into downtown Boston to introduce her to some of our favorite spots when we were in College. First stop was to take her to our old dorm! 
We used to walk around Boston Common carrying backpacks and camera equipment for class, and now we’re toting around a baby. Kinda weird! 
We met up with Erika, Timmy and our friend Sean! It was super hot in the city, but it was SO FUN to walk around with them. I miss the old crew! 
Can’t wait to take Adele on her first Swan Boat ride. Maybe next year?
Fun to get the girls together again too! They are almost exactly a year apart! 
After a sweaty few miles of walking, we stopped to have lunch in the Prudential Building (=air conditioning!) Someone must have been very tired from all that heat! haha! 
I tried “The Cheese Box”. It was pretty awesome. 
Right after, we met up with my friend, Steph! She works nearby and we hung out at the Public Library for a while together. (PS. I had no idea the library had a courtyard in the middle! So cool!) 
After that, we walked back across the common, through Quincy Market and to the North End (destination: Mike’s Pastry!) It was so fun to spend the day in a city I love so much. Irving and I started our story in Boston and it’s so fun to visit now as a family of three! 
Swings and things September 15, 2012
I know my mom soaked in Adele as much as possible while we were home. I learn so much from my mom and it makes me so happy to see her take care of my little girl. 
Those two had such a great time on the backyard swing together. It’s quiet back there and Adele loves the fresh air and chirping birds. So peaceful. 
Oh, I love that face! 
She loved watching the fishies in the backyard pond too. She’s so perceptive. 
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Friends with Kids
One of my favorite parts of being a mom is having so many great friends who also have kids! I hope they all grow up together and become friends like us someday!
My friend Shelby has been such an amazing source of advice, encouragement and humor. She has two adorable kids of her own and I’m so thankful to rely on her experience to help me out! Her son, Sullivan, is only three months older than Adele. So cute! 
These two are going to be fun together as they grow. I love it!
I love getting ‘a preview’ of what Adele will be like in three more months. It’s going to get fun!
Our friend Alison joined us for the morning too! Hi Alison! 
One day, we organized a giant get-together in the park with all the kids. Best Idea Ever! 
Lots of swings and slides for the older kids and plenty of shade for the little ones. 
Among all my friends, we had TWELVE kids in the park! So much fun to chat, compare notes and watch them all play together. 
Hi Erika and Sophie!! I missed those two! 
Sarah and Brady came as well! And Brady’s cousins too! I love this cute moment between these two. HOW CUTE! 
I was so tied up in all the cuteness all around that I didn’t realize Irving took Adele on her first tire swing ride!!! She loved it! 
With twelve active kids running around, it was impossible to get everyone into a big group photo, but here’s most of us! 
I am SO LUCKY to have such a great group of girls in my life. Makes me seriously miss the east coast.
Big difference from our day in the park a year ago! Hope to do this every summer!
Upside Sleep September 14, 2012
That time Adele fell asleep upside down in Aunty’s arms during breakfast at Cracker Barrel. 
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