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Michael likes to grab toys and try to suck on them.
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Here Michael looks a lot like Mommy.
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A close-up.
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Michael's eyes are still blue.
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He can't quite fit the whole thing in his mouth.
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Michael has learned how to grab his knees and toes.
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Amy is a big fan of babies!
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Michael with Brenna ...
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... and with Marissa.
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All the toys cheer Michael on during tummy time.
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Hannah and Barbara help Michael with his soccer skills.
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More soccer training.
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Michael drives home a good kick.
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A grin is always better with drool!
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Thinking hard about hitting the ball.
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Pow!
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Michael is pleased with his progress.
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That thar's some fine sittin'.
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Not sure what to think of silly Daddy.
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Tummy time with Daddy.
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See -- it's not so bad!
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Now Michael can hold and shake a rattle placed in his hand.
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We call this one "Mr. Squeak-ephant."
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Michael kicks the ball with his knees and grabs it.
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Playing with Pa and Pappy (and the ceiling fan).
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Look -- it's another ceiling fan!
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Eww -- a kiss from a girl! ;)
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Cute cousins.
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Michael gets his third clothing change of the day.
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More "little piggies" with Ella.
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A conversation with Ducky.
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Tummy time is still not Michael's favorite thing.
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Michael demonstrates his new bopping skill.
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Strategizing how he's going to hit Ducky.
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Gesundheit!
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Another moment of contented cuteness.
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Raising his eyebrow in thought.
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Sometimes it's hard being a baby.
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Michael registers his disapproval.
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Evidently it's never too early to start ...
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... teaching bad grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
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Having fun with the baby gym.
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Michael was so tired that he dozed off in mid-swipe.
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Michael tries out his Bumbo seat.
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He makes this weird face sometimes.
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Ella gives her sleepy cousin a kiss.
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Greg, Ella, and Maria help Michael count his toes.
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Our thoughtful boy on his three-month birthday.
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We have a playful, happy boy (sometimes).
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Michael Bright-Eyes.
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Smiling at Ducky.
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Giving Ducky a suspicious look.
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According to Granddad, ...
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... this is an Extended Period ...
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... of Extreme Cuteness.
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Michael is happy with Meghann this time.
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Look! He's sleeping! By himself! On his back!
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Experiencing real nature in Forest.
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Michael prays before dinner.
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Ow! He's already pulling girls' hair.
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Dinner at Pappy and Grandma's.
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We ditched the kid for Smith Mtn. Lake.
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Once the setting for "What About Bob?"
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A screenshot from the movie.
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Sixteen years after it was "Lake Winnipesaukee."
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Not quite the tourist draw it once was.
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Another screenshot.
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In Moneta, Virginia.
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Home with Pappy.
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Tired out from a long walk.
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Michael rides his imaginary bicycle.
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Got thumb?
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With Uncle Ryan.
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Michael catches sight of the ceiling fan.
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Sweet Michael and his mommy.
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Michael looks angelic in low light.
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Mommy subjects everyone to a long portrait-taking session.
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Checking out the camera.
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Sweet Michael and his daddy.
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With Uncle Garren.
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Uncle Garren and soon-to-be-Aunt Lindsay.
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A big yawn from a little boy.
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Mommy compliments Michael on his cool hat.
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Our assiduous burper.
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