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Boys will be boys!

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

Note: Last week’s post focused on being a girl…if you missed it you can check it out here. “It’s a Boy!” I was in shock at that moment when I realized that the ultrasound technician had been wrong and our … Continue reading →

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Pretty in pink

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

Note: Stay tuned for next week’s post focusing on being a boy On one of our recent family walks my barely three-year old daughter declared “I want to ride the girl bike!” The girl bike? Of course I knew what she … Continue reading →