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And here she is playing with Dad, though she's mostly just giggling. Too cute!
More fun with Dada:
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It's really fun to have an 8.5 month old. Her babbling is getting quite good. We think she does mean "goodbye" when she waves and babbles something like "bye bye." And I think her "mamamamama" babbling means me. :)
In a contemplative mood in the stroller:
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And all smiles!
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Our sweet Minkie!