Pennsic XL memories

For those to whom I've promised Pennsic photos:

Emelie in the "ger that dad built"


Oskar as "sir not appearing in this film"


Everyone having a good time.


Thanks to all who made Pennsic wonderful this year!

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It's no wonder at all

People have been telling me that Oskar really looks a lot like Eme. I didn't see it until I looked back at some pics of Eme when she was about the age he is now.

One of these is Eme in November 2008. The other is Oskar a few days ago, in October 2011.

Can you guess which is which?




If you're having trouble, here's a hint:



Of course, I can see the differences -- Oskar's face is more oval and Eme's chin comes to more of a point. Eme's ears are slightly longer. But it's no question that they do bear a strong resemblance to each other, and no wonder -- they have the same parents!

On a side note, why has it been so long since my last post? That was rhetorical, but I'll just say that the answer is pictured above. :)

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Wonder Baby Wednesday -- Easter already?

Wonder Baby Powers, activate! Form of...the cutest bunny in the history of bunnies.

Remember that episode of The State when the little boy was so cute, and they put puppy ears on him, and ended up having to use emergency measures to keep the grandma from eating the boy because he was so cute?

This is a little bit like that.

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Wonder Baby Wednesday -- first foods

Wonder Baby Powers, activate! Form of...sweet potato quality control tester.

Yes, he's trying baby foods now, and he seems to be enjoying himself thoroughly!

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Wonder Toddler Thursday -- Jem-elie

Let's pretend it's Thursday, or I may never get this posted (I keep waiting for Thursday to post, then missing it).

Wonder Toddler Powers, activate! Form of...Jem-elie!

Yes, I've introduced my daughter to the Jem cartoons. Yes, they're as bad as I thought they might be, even though I do remember them fondly. (And I just found out today that the entire series is being re-released on DVD in October!)

Eme loves them. She parades around the house pretending to get into peril and singing her way back out of it. She's truly, truly, truly outrageous.

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A father/son conversation

This actual conversation had me laughing all day. Andreas and Oskar were in the bathroom together:

Andreas: I've got to teach you something about shaving, little buddy.

Me: Aren't you getting a little ahead of yourself? Oskar is only 4 months old; he can't even grow a beard yet.

Andreas: (to me) I was getting to that. (to Oskar) Step one: grow a beard.

Oskar: (smiles)

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Wonder Baby Wednesday -- finding my feet

Wonder Baby Powers, activate! Form of...foot detective!

Oskar says, "there's that foot I've been looking for! Now if only I could get it to go into my mouth..."

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