2-8-06 Fun times

Here we are just having a good time enjoying our little guy! This photo was taken last week after we had a nice long walk with grandpa & grandma! Burke loves to get outside and enjoy the fresh air...even if it's raining!

Yesterday Burke weighed in at 13# 7oz....he's certainly growing well and eating like a champ...he tried sweet potatoes today and thought they were yummy.

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D-Lo said…
I love that smile on his face in the last post!
10:34 PM
Anonymous said…
You guys are so cute! :)
1:35 PM
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