I woke up yesterday and I looked at Annabel and I realized she doesn’t look like a newborn anymore. She has fat on her. She’s losing her hair. Her baby acne has come and gone. Her eyes are often open and focused on my face.
She’s seven weeks old and she’s changing rapidly! We weighed her last week and she was eight pounds twelve ounces. She’s probably over nine by now! She’s gained half of her birth weight. It boggles my mind.
Mike’s parents are here from the Bay Area. They hadn’t seen Annie since she was two weeks old and they flipped over how much she’s changed.
I love putting her on her back or tummy and watching her figure things out. She’s finding her voice, and one of these days’s she’s going to accidentally roll over and scare herself.
Do they always grow this fast?
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She looks so much like Mike in the pictures and Maddie in the video.
So sweet.
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She is thinking :”If only I did not have that darn pamper… It is keeping me put. I feel like a beached whale for god sakes…”
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I love that you’re sharing Annie and that I’m getting to watch her grow up. She is so beautiful and precious. It does however make me sad, because I never got to see Maddie grow. I found your blog after you lost Maddie. It’s unbelievable how much you can bond with people you’ve never even met. Every day I wonder how Annie is doing and get excited when you’ve updated your blog.
When I first saw a picture of Maddie I instantly adored her, I was fascinated by her, to me she looked like the cutest little pixie with such an infectious smile!
Everytime I see Annie, I see a fairy, I can imagine her with
flowers in her hair and sparkly luminous wings.
Your girls are adorable and to me you all feel like family.
Oh she’s so like her Dad! Not long before she’s over and wondering who the heck moved the world. That time when you can leave the room, come back and they haven’t moved – how I love that time
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She is such a cutie! I know y’all are so proud.
Aw. She’s SOOOOO cute! And growing like a weed.
In that bottom photo I can ‘see’ Maddie’s face in hers. It’s interesting how they can look so alike and so different at the same time. My nieces and nephews are like that too. Don’t you just wish you could read their minds? I’m pretty sure Annabel’s thinking how happy she is with her life and her wonderful family. And that her mom smells like rainbows and her dad’s the shizznit. Ha ha!!!
OMG SHE IS SO DARD CUTE!!
You are such a beautiful mother.
Sometimes it feels like they are doing all of the growing behind your back – even from day to day they change and grow so much at this age!
xo from CT,
Amanda
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So cute.
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She is perfect, just like her big sister. I see so much of Maddie in her. And those adorable little baby faces she makes – precious. I could stare at her all day. Even with her receeding hairline she is cute as a bug. Every time I see pictures of her I am so happy for you and Mike. She is such a little blessing!
beautiful…..just like her big sister!
She’s beautiful! She looks a lot like Mike in the bath picture and yes they DO grow way to fast.
She is a doll and my gosh does she look an awful lot like Mike in those pictures. What a cutie! She is growing so very fast, Keelyn grew like that. SHe went from premie to newborn clothes in two weeks then ease into 3 Month in the next month. at 16 Months she wears a 2T that fits nicely but is getting a tad short for her. I’m worried that next month she will start asking to borrow my clothes! I bet you feel something like that with Annie and her super speed growth too.
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They grow so fast! Before you know it they are graduating from high school. I attended my last parent teacher conferences for my oldest yesterday. It seems like only yesterday she was a baby Annie’s size!
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I always read your blog, but don’t often comment. Today, though, I had to tell you that she really is one of the most beautiful babies I’ve ever seen. Just gorgeous.
She is obviously thriving very well which will make her seem like she is growing so fast! Your doing a good job! Trust me…you can’t imagine how fast time goes…seems like yesterday that I just gave birth to my first son and in 6 weeks he will graduate from college…its so sad…and happy at the same time!
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She is so close to rolling over! She is very cute.
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It’s amazing, in the pictures she looks like her Daddy and in the video she looks like Maddie!
She is so cute!! And it is amazing how fast they do grow. I can’t believe I have an almost 2 year old. Thanks you for sharing your girls.
Beautiful!! My little girl was born on Jan 9th and we went to the dr yesterday and OMG she is 12lbs 2oz .. WTH is in my Breast milk hahah.. i had her two weeks early and she was 8lbs 1 oz .. im in shock ..
Love the video too
Wow look at her trying to roll over already!! What a big girl! I cannot believe my little guy is 7 months already, I wish I could stop the hands of time.
Annie is adorable….and looks so much like her Daddy. I am so happy you have that ray of sun in your life.
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Ok, she’s waaaay more mellow about tummy time than most babies I know.
I remember Catie’s growth stunning me during the first few months. So yeah, I think that’s pretty common. Sounds like she’s doing awesome.
The old man bald patches always slay me with newborns. Are we taking bets if the hair that grows back in its place is going to be blonde?
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Unfortunately, they do…Infant Annabel is just as adorable as Newborn Annabel was.
Enjoy this age.
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She is so stinkin’ cute, Heather!! Yep…..They grow THAT fast. Mine will be 5 and 3 in a couple of months! I can’t even believe it!! They don’t look like babies anymore and I totally miss that!! Give those little feet some kisses for me! I miss baby feet!
Nothing but absolute, pure gorgeousness!!!!!!
She has grown and you’re right, even though she still looks tiny, she doesn’t look like a newborn anymore.
I loved watching the video of her, she sounds like Maddie did when she was a baby and I was so excited you Almost got her first roll on film. It won’t be long now Mama, she is gonna be rolling over before you know it!!!!
Thank you for sharing both of your little girls with us….both as equally striking, both filled with character and both who have made it impossible NOT to fall completely in love with them!!!
Enjoy that baby girl cuz the saying “Babes Don’t Keep”…couldn’t be more true!!!
She is one of the the most beautiful babies I have ever seen!
Oh, she is just beautiful. And her eyes are gorgeous! Much luck!
How cute!! She is going to roll over sooner then you think. She gets those legs to going and she’s going to roll.
She is adorable.
hugs,
It is amazing how fast they grow! I’ve noticed that with all the months of snow and bundling up that anytime I see my son naked, I’m shocked because somehow he looks so much bigger when you can actually see him and not the outfit.
My son started off at 10 lbs 9 oz, so I had that feeling of “when did he get so big” the first time I laid eyes on him and it really hasn’t stopped since.
Your Annie is very adorable! It’s great that you can take such fabulous pictures to remember all her phases – makes me wish I was a better photographer.
So adorable. Nothing like a few photos of Annie (and a cute video) to brighten up my day.
They do grow up so fast. Loving the beautiful chubby cheeks
Love and hugs.
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So, so cute! Have a great weekend with that bundle of preciousness!
XOXO from GA,
Nikki
She is just a doll, can’t get enough pictures of Annie. She is the spitting image of Mike. You probably get sick of hearing that but it’s true
Have a great weekend.
She sure looks like her Daddy!
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The changes come quickly at this age, that’s for sure. One of the wonderful things that I think you and Mike do is taking so manyl pictures and videos. With Madeline, you ended up with endless beautiful memories in stills and action so that you can enjoy her smile and her personality forever. Annie can know her sister. And when Annabel is bigger, it will be a great source of enjoyment for her to look back at all the baby pictures and videos of herself. Your love and pride is evident, recording every precious moment of her growing up.
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I’m sorry to say they grow like little weeds. My son is two and almost too big for his 2T clothes. He’s so tall! He still looks like a baby to me regaurdless. I know once number two gets here he’ll look like a monster in comparison. *sigh*
I’m so happy Annie is doing so well. She’s cute enough to nibble on!
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She looks a lot like her big sis in the bathtime pictures to me, especially around her eyes.
She is sooooo yummy. Enjoy a fun weekend with her!!
I can’t get over how much she looks like Mike! She’s so beautiful and I’m thrilled she’s doing so well. You must be so proud!
I haven’t been over here in a while but she looks so different! And in a great way. She is wonderful! Seriously, how do you do anything other than stare at her all day??
And, yeah, I still think she looks like Mike!
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Yes, and tomorrow she’s going be
17 3/4 and counting the minutes until she’s 18 and “all grown up”.
Somehow my daughter went from tummy time to checking the want ads to find out how much apartments are in the blink of an eye.
Enjoy her while you still can hold her.
it’s amazing, isn’t it?!!?! those baby things grow so fast and right before your eyes.
she’s growing so strong and healthy. and looks more and more like mike…Crazy!
have a great weekend!
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She is ridiculously cute!!! Beautiful eyes. It’s amazing how much she’s changed since day one. I LOVE that you record so much of her life, and think it’s so special that you share it here. I’m so happy for you guys and think about everything you’ve been through – wishing you so many more happy, beautiful-baby-filled days ahead!
Oh, she’s getting so big!! And I’m with other commenters here– she has so much of Mike in her. And you do see Maddie in her– but she’s very definitely herself, as well.
I love how infants often look so surprised in photos. Imagine what must be going on in their little minds– everything is new and different, every day.
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WOW! She is so big!! AND SO CUTE!! I can’t answer your question though, my daughter is 22 lbs at 2.5, Annie may outweigh her in 7 or eight months!
(((HUGS)))
little nugget!!
they do grow up too fast..
i agree.. she does look a lot like her daddy
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Annie is gorgeous – looks so much like big sissy and her daddy AND her beautiful mommy! Thank you so much for sharing her beauty and your joy with us!
She is adorable!
Yes, they do grow up so fast!!! Little stinkers!!! Miss Annabel is beyond precious! SUCH a gorgeous face!!!!
You and Mike make the most stunning little baby girls!!!!!
As Chandler would say, “Could she BE any cuter?!?”
It really is unfair to all of the other babies out there!
Lots of love to you and your family, today and always. Both of your daughters have forever stolen my heart!!!!
She looks sooo much like Mike, but also I am seeing Maddie in her as well!
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Oh they so do!!!! I was just making that comment as my oldest is about to be 5 years old in a few months. I cannot believe how quickly it goes.
Annabel is soooooo cute and she is changing, all in a good way
She looks more alert as if saying ” Hey what’s that camera doing here? My hair isn’t done yet!!”
Love her!!!
She is beautiful!
It’s crazy how fast they grow. My baby is 11 days old and it honestly feels like she was just placed on my chest for the first time. Hard to believe I’ve been snuggling with her for 11 days.
She TOTALLY looks like Mike! Although sometimes, like in the striped-outfit/tummy pic, I see a LOT of Maddie in her sweet little face. Awww…
Yeah, it does always go this fast. It kills me every time.
She is just SO darling Heather.
yes, they do
and yes, they do 
it’s bittersweet and I know that you and Mike are relishing every second of her amazing development!
She is getting cuter by the minute and yes, they do grow way to fast.
(((HUGS))) from Florida
Please, please promise us you will show those receding hairline photos to her first date
I LOVE that purple and green outfit. Where can I get one of those?
They grow so incredibly fast. She is such a little beauty.
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They should totally grow up slower.
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Annabel is so darn cute. She looks so similar to my daughter when she was born,,,dark hair bright blue eyes. And yes they grow too fast. My (11lbs at birth) son gained a pound a week for a while and when he went in for his 6wk check up he was already 16lbs. I really missed out on him being little. Just reminds us to soak up every second huh? Even though you dont know me I love peeking in at your life and seeing beautiful Annie.
That little squeak she made at the end? Sounded just like a little R2-D2!
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Same eyes, same nose as your little Maddie Moo! So gorgeous.
Nope. Maddie.
She’s the teacup poodle of the baby world.
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So adorable! Yes, sadly, they grow too fast. Enjoy her as a baby because in a blink of an eye, she will be going to Kindergarden.
I also see a lot of Maddie in Annie, which is very good. Maddie is nearby watching over all of you. Have a great weekend!
I *needed* to see adorable baby pix after the cruddy morning I had!
She is so darn cute!
She’s so beautiful! She looks so much like Maddie.
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I definitely see the resemblance to Maddie in that last picture. And I can’t believe how calm she is on her belly. Neither of my kids were ever that calm during tummy time.
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My little monkey was doing that yesterday! And here we are 14 months later and she is cutting molars MOLARS! When did this happen and were did my newborn go?!
Annie is exquisite!
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Yes. They do. I already say things about my six-month old grandson which start with, “Remember when he was a baby?” And then I catch myself and laugh. But I keep doing it.
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Yes, Heather they do grow up quick and their looks change about 100 times also. Next thing you know she will be walking. aawww shes so adorable!
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Amazing how time flies, kids grow, yet I remain the same age…
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She’s beautiful… soon she’ll be turning over… they grow fast. Have a great weekend w/ the family. Enjoy every minute!
I’m afraid they do grow that fast. I blinked and now I have a 17 and 15 year old.
Annie is so sweet!
I agree with Tammy. I just noticed that my 14 yo is not only much taller than me, but his face has totally changed since last year. Less round, more adult like. *sniff*
She’s adorable. And I *love* the outfit!
Oh man I so want to eat her up! That face, it just makes me melt!!!!!
She is just beautiful, Heather!! You capture the most amazing expressions with your photos and films. Love watching her grow.
Everyone tells me it goes by in the blink of an eye. I don’t want to believe it and I keep trying to slow it down but somehow my baby is now 3 and getting bigger and more independent by the minute.
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OMG she almost rolled over! Wow. Don’t get too big too soon, dear Annabel. =o) Love the baby collage. It’s so sweet. Especially the last photo. I also love the close up of Annabel’s sweet face in the video. Such a precious baby. <3
What a little tummy time champ! My daughter always screamed every time I put her on her belly and I was always asking at what point we could get rid of “tummy time” entirely!
OMG! She is soooooooo freakin’ cute I can barely stand it! I love her little “kitten coos”!
Isn’t crazy how quickly the change??? I still am surprised when I look at my niece & she’s 1 years old instead of an infant.
One thing I decided to do, was a picture mug of her (via snapfish) each year…so we have a mug with a collage of her birth day and now a 2nd one of her on her 1st birthday. The change in her over the past year is amazing.
I can see me now, as an old lady, with my 40 year old niece sitting by my side shouting loudly into my ear, “Really, Auntie M, I think you should stop with the mugs now! It’s creeping me out!”
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She looks so much like her dad. So cute.
She looks soo much like Maddie in the video!
And yes, they grow THAT fast
My little one just turned 20months and I have no idea where the time went!
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It’s funny to me how much she looks like Mike!
She is getting so strong! I’m impressed that she almost rolled over in the beginning of the video.
Super sweet as always.
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I hate how fast they grow! You’d think I’d be used to it by now, but I am not.
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Not only do they grow that fast, when she is four and a friend has a baby and you go to the hospital to hold him/her, you’ll be all, NO Way! Annie was never, ever this small. Which, she was…..they all are, but it seems impossible.
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Wow, I don’t remember my daughter almost rolling over at 7 weeks. That is impressive. She looks just like Mike in the pictures. Love the black hair!
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Love her stripey outfit!
Where did you get it!?
What cracks me up is that one week, she looks soooo much like you and then this week, she looks like a mini-Mike. Babies are awesome.
Yes love, they grow quick. Put some bricks on her head now, before she can laugh at you and remove them, like my son does.
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Is there anything cuter than baby feet? Oh man, I just want to nom nom nom on them! So gorgeous!
The first year goes so fast! I look at my near 2 year old son and am just amazed by how big he is! Yet he is still my “baby”.
Have a nice weekend!
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She is just too cute! Love those little baby feet! It’s amazing that we all once had cute little baby feet. Adult feet are so….well, not as cute.
The first year goes by the fastest, that’s for sure!
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They do grow extremely fast! And with each child, they seem to grow even faster. I can’t believe our 4th is almost one! It was just yesterday she was born and I had all 4 of my babies surrounding me in the hospital bed.
Annie is so adorable! I love every stage. The baby-baby stage is so precious. Keep the camera rolling and snapping pictures of those sweet cheeks!
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Oh my goodness she’s getting so big! I have a photo of Meg that’s exactly like your photo top right.
She’s so beautiful!
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yes, they DO always grow that fast!
Be VERY happy that you take SOOO many pics and videos cause everytime you turn around (it seems) they are changing!
Her little toes are just so darn cute!
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Oh, what a sweet monkey!!!!!!!!!!! She looks just like pictures of your husband!
ANd yes, they do grow that fast!
A little doll!
Faith….Hope….Love….Peace.
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Very very sweet picture…
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Wow, does she look like her daddy!!
They grow SO fast, it’s so unfair!
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So so cute!
I noticed in your “About” section where you introduce the Spohrs that Annie hasn’t been added to the Spohr family roster yet!
Not only is she getting bigger, but I think she is looking more and more like Maddie.
SHE IS SO CUTE!!!!
She is gorgeous!
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It’s been so long since I’ve had a newborn, that to me, she DOES still look like a newborn! I remember looking at my older daughter on her 3rd birthday and thinking, gosh, she looks so old, no longer a baby. But a year later when I looked at the video again, I thought “She looks like a baby still, and I missed it all this year (cause I had a newborn)”.
She’s adorable!
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so beautiful!! She’ll be crawling in no time and you & Rigby will be chasing her around the house!
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Holy crap Heather. That is not the same baby I met a few weeks ago! I can’t believe how alert she looks! How big!
I’m going to need to see her again soon.
I’ll bring more chocolate.
Wow! I never understood what people meant when they said “Enjoy them while they’re little because they grow so fast”. It’s amazing how much can change in a few weeks!
She is gorgeous! Congrats to you guys again! So very happy for you. xo
yes. yes they do- but she is just a beauty.
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First of all… oh me oh my!!! She’s just such a sweetie!!! Looking at these pics and video make me (almost) want another teeny tiny baby.
Second… sometimes I swear I just gave birth and then I realize Ana is a 32 pounds 20 month old. It goes too fast.
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omg soo freakin’ cute! I love thats she’s just a little too top heavy so she can get her legs/butt going over, but her head stays still! pretty soon she’ll be a champion log roller!!
She looks a lot like Maddie in that last picture!! <3
Oh oh oh!! Look at those sweet little baby toes. I look at those and they make my baby look so old!! She is one and a half. But it seems like a HUGE kid in comparison to your sweet little baby there.
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Sadly yes they always grow that fast. My 10.5 month old baby daughter weighs 26 pounds. I think that’s a record. She still seems like a little snuggle bug to me it I look at Annabel’s pics and it makes me long for those days again. They go so fast. Enjoy her. Matilda has been taking one or two steps every day and I want to push her down and say “mpt yet!”
Annabel looks so much like Mike. Her hair seems so much darker than Maddies and her face is different somehow. But they change so fast. One last comment: You have great taste in baby clothes!
She is so beautiful, I love that there is purple in her shirt, made me think of Maddie
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Oh my goodness!!! Since her birth, I couldnt see the resemblance between Annabel and Maddie at all…. but today, in that little striped outfit… she looks SO much like her big sister!!! So precious!!
Gosh She is so adorable, congratulations on her growing so quickly, I am sure Maddie has a helping hand with looking after her – sweet angel baby – Big Sister will be so proud of her little sister.
You guys amaze me with how strong you are, and how much love you have to give.
Keep on growing gorgeous girl
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I too was blown away on how quickly my babies changed. All the more reason to keep on taking those pictures
Annie now is the weight my son was at birth (gasp!) Twin daughters were smaller like Annie and even so I marveled at how fast they grew
Gorgeous little gal. She is just too smoochable!
She is beautiful. And I see so much of Maddie in that last picture on her tummy.
Well, here I go ‘dating’ myself, but I think the next “Legs of Steel”, “Buns of Steel” guru has been found – look at Annie go! … Had to come back to look at this again. Your girls are adorable!
oh she is so stinkin cute already!!! LOVE the little miss matched outfit… got the pink kimono and matching hat for my 9 week old… they grow way too fast!!
She looks just like her daddy!
You and your husband sure create beautiful little girls!
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Awww, lovely. What great photos.