Where you find your two year-old when...

...you're on vacation and he learns how to climb out of the port-a-crib.

At least he thought to throw his pillow, puppy, and blanket out before he got out. And it's nice that he covered himself up.

They always ruin everything!

Mike and I were trying to have a magical moment and look who has the nerve to sneak in and mess up the picture!! And don't even think about trying to leave a comment saying they actually make the picture better!!

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School picture progression

I thought it would be fun to post all the school pictures Eli has had taken so far. It's fun to compare them to see how much he's grown. As you can see, he just keeps getting better looking every year. It's no wonder why he has girls at school trying to kiss him all the time. I just hope he learns to run faster too!

Preschool '08-'09

Kindergarten '09-'10

First grade '10-'11

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What I found under all the stuff

After helping the Sparkle Clothes dolls organize and de-clutter, I discovered a possible reason for the hoarding,

To hide this:

This little scene was buried under enormous amounts of Polly Pocket accessories and other stuff. I think the couple was trying to use that stuff to hide their questionable activities. I have since had many long talks with this Sparkle Clothes doll about why it's not good to be "buried alive" with anyone until after you're married. I also sent the Lego guy home and talked to his parents. Hopefully, this won't happen again. Rest assured that all the Sparkle Clothes dolls will be keeping their trailer tidy from now on. I think that little doll has learned her lesson.

As for the Lego guy, I'm not so sure. Judging from the arrogant smirk on his face, this isn't the first time he's been caught "snuggling in a pink sleeping bag under a pile of stuff" before. And I don't think it will be the last.