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We had a rainy day in Denver today.From 041209 soccer easterPerfect for Dylan to try out his new slicker!From 041209 soccer easterWhich he loved.From 041209 soccer easterWe went to the mall to try to get some shopping done, but apparently stores don't open on Easter. Good thing the indoor playground never closes!From 041209 soccer easterDylan is getting pretty good with his jumping. Here, he's

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From 041209 soccer easterYesterday, Dylan took his first crack at organized soccer.From 041209 soccer easterHe had fun running around and making goals.From 041209 soccer easterDylan especially liked wearing the cones as a hat.From 041209 soccer easterStacking the cones was even more fun.Can't wait for more Little Kickers!

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The first weekend of April we went to visit Grandma Rita in Tucson.From 041209 randomWe had a great trip to the zoo!From 041209 randomDylan got to ride an elephant and...From 041209 random...Feed a giraffe!!From 041209 randomHe really wanted to run around with the rhinos and cranes.From 041209 randomJamie and Rita near the lion's den.From 041209 randomPensive Dylan.From 041209 randomPopcorn is

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From 041209 randomWhen we had a brief warm spell in March, Dylan and Dad took a long bike ride. Dylan loved it! Such a great change of pace from last summer when it was a huge struggle to get Dylan wearing his helmet or into the chariot.From 041209 randomGetting up close and personal with the bear at the zoo.From 041209 randomDylan and Dad sledding at Jefferson Park.From 041209 randomDylan, Jamie

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Grandma Laura and Grandpa Michael came to visit at the end of February/beginning of March.From 041209 randomDylan dragged Grandpa straight to a Guitar Hero Thunderdome - Two Men Enter, One Man Leaves!From 041209 randomGrandma and Dylan trying to stay warm on a chilly zoo visit.From 041209 randomBesides the monkeys and lions, "train" is clearly Dylan's favorite zoo mammal.From 041209 randomDylan

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From 041209 randomDylan had been stomping around the house with his ski boots before his skis actually came and he was pretty excited to start sliding around.From 041209 randomHe really liked getting pulled around. At first, he tried to walk/run as we pulled him, but then he figured out it was easier to just get dragged around.From 041209 randomAnd then it was time to go inside. But, not to worry

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We've had a weird winter, which is to say normal for Denver, but completely schizophrenic by anyone else's standards. Keeping ourselves and Dylan occupied is a full-time affair.From 041209 randomPainting at the children's museum.From 041209 randomVeterinary clinic at the children's museum. Dylan loved pounding away at the keyboard.From 041209 randomTrain room at the museum.From 041209

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A bit late, but if you were chasing Dylan around these days, you wouldn't have time for blogging either!From 041209 randomDylan, Michael and Pandora at the pond in Maine.From 041209 randomDylan rolls his first cavatelli.From 041209 randomChef Dylan and Grandma Laura.From 041209 randomDylan looking cool in the kitchen.From 041209 randomBack in Denver, Sofi and Dylan enjoyed "tunnel time."

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Just a few pics from this morning:

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At the beginning of September we had quite the whirlwind trip: Denver to Vancouver to Pemberton, BC, to Whistler, to Vancouver, to Boston by way of Chicago, to Quechee, VT, to Boston, and finally back to Denver. Here are some of our favorite pics:And here's a video of Dylan playing the "flip the ball in the cup on a stick" game, or getting ready for his first ninja training:

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Well, we have been taking pictures throughout the summer. We've just been too busy chasing Dylan and Arthur to post them and when we aren't chasing Dylan and Arthur, we're too tired to do much more than enjoy a cold one on the veranda.So here's a slideshow. Lazy, yes. If you have questions about the photos, just ask and we'll fill in some captions...

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Ben and Jamie taking a relaxing morning hot tub.The pig goes on the fire.This is the view from Scott and Kim's house. Gorgeous!Steve keeps the cooking temp even by pre-heating charcoal before placing it beneath the pig.Jane and Aiden.We took Keegan fishing on the dock down the street from the house. We ended up catching an 18: Dolly Varden.Random hot mountain girl.Cannery down the road from the

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Sanona, Aiden, Dylan and Jamie at Lily Lake.Jamie and Dylan.Lily Lake.Keegan, Sanona, Jacob and Aiden.Steve and Mike about to go for a jet boat ride up the river to the cabons.Fully loaded boat.Too loaded - Scott, Kip and Ben got booted from the boat and waited for the second trip.Scott and Kip going up the river.The camp/cabins.The main cabin has a big open area, kitchen, and...bedroom, while

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We tried to have an eagle feeding down on the beach, but the eagles were a little too wild and smart to munch on salmon and crab leftovers so close to a gaggle of kids and adults.Dylan and Jamie await the show.Steve and Judy at the campfire.Jane.Good fire.Ed and Lisa.

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Away from the ranch, we went to the local skate park and playground. There were two big funnels connected by a little tunnel and Emily and Izzy danced to music on one end while Ben played it from his cell phone at the other.Emily on the hula. Dylan's got next!Keegan gets some air.Jacob pops off the side of a ramp.Dylan, delighted after trying his first yogurt-covered pretzel.Emily, Jacob and

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Tent city. Ours is the little snack about to be snapped up by the Bailey's mansion.View from Camp Rifkin.Inside the Big Blue Shack.Sanona.Scott and Ben enjoying a greasy Father's Day breakfast at the local Elk's Lodge.Smiles all around.Sanona at the ready as we got gill netting for salmon.Scott at the helm.A good set.Our first catch - a 32" King Salmon.All in a few hours work: 5 Sockeye and a fat

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Dylan and Jamie on the flight from Denver to Juneau. Dylan was so well behaved he actually got offered a job as a co-pilot, but we couldn't let him make more money than us before his first birthday.On the flight from Seattle to Juneau, we met the Thompson family (Tommy, Sarah, Soren and Anna), who offered to take us from the airport to the ferry dock. We ended up getting a full tour of Juneau,

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Yesterday we celebrated everything 1, along with co-birthday babies Zack, Sofia and Sofi, at the Sparks' house. There were plenty of friends and snacks to keep everyone busy.From left, Lily (Sabanosh), Zack (Gallego), Mia (Kurtz) and Sofi (Medina) playing around the fun table.Lily turns one in a week!Zack and Dylan check out the pool. Lily tests the waters.D-man contemplates his next move.Jamie

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Dylan chowed rigatoni with marinara and garlic bread at Pasta Jay's in Boulder with the Buddes (Christian and Melissa AND Ed and Delores) just before Christian and Melissa set off for a month in Europe. Dylan scored some great books from Ed and Delores that will make him a genius before he walks!Dylan helped Mom and Dad with some gardening recently. He's pretty handy with a shovel, but even more

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We've had a wild weekend: a visit from Dylan's Aunt Julia and boyfriend Dave, Mia's birthday party, and a huge edition to our family!Dylan "James Dean" struts his stuff.It's a bird. It's a plane. No, it's SUPER DYLAN!Dylan enjoys a bath in his new tub.Dylan is the most hygienic member of the family, going so far as to help Dad properly brush his teeth.Dylan in his new slicker.Meet Arth Vader, er

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Dylan's friend Jossilyn celebrated her first birthday a couple weeks ago with an awesome, safari-themed party.Here's Sofi getting her lion on.Landon tries what Mom and Dad have unsuccessfully attempted for the last couple months - removing the pacifier...The Z-man practices his spatial orientation skills.Back at the ranch, Ben and Will played "Two Men with Babies."Maisie and Stephanie.Jules and

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Now, most of our blog entries are firmly rooted in the "G-rating" category. This one spices it up a little bit and might be too hot for a few of you to handle, so we'll start it off nice and slow...Dylan rockin' his new lion walker.Again on the lion. (Can you tell this was taken a few weeks ago? The peach trees in the background are now in full bloom...)Now is that a contemplative stare or what?

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Dylan and Renee chilling at the Kite Festival. Arrrghhhh!Dylan adds a little Bobby Brown to the timeless favorite, "I Got You Babe." Sofi doesn't mind, Mike and Renee having been teaching her UFC grappling skills since month 1.Crusty, lotion-y Dylan supporting Jamie at her soccer game.Love that suntan lotion hair gel... and the drool.Gorgeous Sofi.Dylan testing out his new bike helmet... and

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We've been trying for weeks, maybe even months, to capture Dylan's "I'm not sure I like what you're feeding me face." Here are the fruits of our labor...And away he goes...

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Measuring cups are a kid's best friend.Happy Guy! (How many times have we used that caption?)Dylan and Ben at the bowling alley.

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Grandma Laura navigates through the fog at Snowbasin.Grandma and Grandpa Rifkin in the gondola.Ben and Jamie getting out for some turns.Michael enjoying the fresh snow and a quick patch of bluebird sky at Snowbasin.Grandma Laura and Dylan heading up the gondola on the way to lunch at the top of Snowbasin.Jamie and Michael hiking up a ridgeline in the fog.Jamie enjoying some fresh turns.Dylan and

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Dartmouth class of 2028... scary!Aunt Lisa and Dylan.Dylan Hefner?Dylan and Grandma Rita.Testing out the sippy cup.Pass the peas, please.Sweet picture of Dylan and Jamie.Sour picture of Dylan and Jamie.Dylan and Sofi in the exersaucer.

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 Dylan got his new highchair recently and is enjoying all his meals with us at the dining room table. He even enjoys his books right alongside Mom reading her Domino and Dad reading The New Yorker. Last weekend the temperatures hit 60 degrees in Denver so we went for a stroll in Wash Park with our friends Mike, Renee and Sofi. Sofi has a sweet ride - a Radio Flyer 2-seater.&nbsp:The Medinas

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 Melissa Budde gets down with some Guitar Hero - Can't you just feel the funk?! Dylan enjoying bath time. At Swimclub for brunch. Who knew there was a Red light District in the Highlands? Keith, Stephanie and Masie. Dylan and Dad. Keith and Masie.

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"They sat together in the parkAs the evening sky grew dark,She looked at him and he felt a spark tingle to his bones."-Bob DylanIt's never too early to start learning about the opposite sex...Wait, no, that's not right. I'm hoping Dylan will wait a few years to break hearts and have his own twisted and churned like farm fresh butter.At any rate, Dylan did have a spicy date (chaperoned of course)

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A Christmas Eve stroll around the block.Dylan again showing off the benefits of a rice cereal facial... Notice, no crow's feet...Our tree.A pre-Christmas gift - Dylan's new Exersaucer is keeping him very busy and fit!A more stationary shot in the Exersaucer.We thought we'd save fish for a little later in Dylan's real food career, but it seems he likes the taste of tropical minnows.Dylan and

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Smiling Dylan in his swing.More smiles.All cleaned up and ready to party!Watch out ladies.Standing "unassisted!"Party host, Jocelyn, crawling around.Dylan and buddy Zach, just kicking it.Dylan and Zach getting rough.Landon hanging out at the play table.Three stooges?Dylan and Mia.Sophia and Dylan hanging out.Zach catching up on a good read.Back at the ranch, Dylan goes for the newest fad in

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Jamie enjoying some dry, Utah powder during her first turns of the year at Alta.Not much better than bluebird powder!Hozack gets low...And then high just after patrol opened up Catherine's off the Supreme Lift.Jules goes deep.Jamie catches her breath after hiking out to Catherine's.Happy campers!Little Chainsaw Rifkin, in his custom T courtesy Abbie and Jules. Dylan had a tough weekend - big

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Dylan and his cousins, Keegan and Sanona.Keegan showing off his mad skillz.Swimming with 'Nona.Dylan's first swim with Dad.Jamie with Dylan.Keegan's underwater portrait.Keegan, Scott and Sanona.Chillin' Dylan.Keegan.Long, little man.Sanona.Jamie and Mama Rita.Dylan's first surf photo - paddling in.Keegan and Dylan.Sanona and Keegan.Kim, Keegan, Sanona and Scott.

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Well, we're a little overdue in posting these so we thought we might as well be lazy and let you watch a slideshow...

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While Grandpa Rifkin racked up scratch rounds at Pinehurst, Grandma Laura came out for a long weekend of being entertained by Dylan.I'm not sure who has the bigger smile here.Dylan the Worker Bee, courtesy Grandma Laura.Bzzzzzzzz.Smiling Dylan.Dylan helping dad out with some sales in his new office.Checking out the latest issue of Skiing Magazine.Grandma and Dylan on the Pearl Street Mall in

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We start this entry with a short Dylan fashion show:And then Ben went to the Rockies game - Game 3 in the NLCS against the Arizona Diamondbacks.This is Will before the game.Big crowds entering the park.Cal Ripken signing autographs.Coors Field from our seats, section 115, row 32, seat 25.Crazy fans whipping wet towels - dangerous!TJ, Will and Lauren staying dry.Keith, Ben, Carrie and Chuck.Ben,

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Jan was in town for business and made a quick stop in to meet Dylan. And minutes after Jan left, Brandee arrived from Jackson!Brandee got to spend the day at home with Dylan while Ben and Jamie brought home the bacon.Happy D with Brandee.The fam at Northstar Brewery on Friday night.Dylan and Dad with Dylan's new outfit from Brandee.Dylan and Brandee at the pumpkin patch.Lots of pumpkins!We found

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...Dylan coming through!Dylan is starting to enjoy tummy time now that he can keep his head up.Hard at work in the toy jungle.

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As always, we've had a busy week. It began with our friends Jacob and Althea moving to town - they live just 7 blocks away from us!Here's Althea with Dylan chomping on her arm.Will with the Red Sox's special mascot.Dylan and Dad getting ready for a Sunday morning stroll.Stephanie (due Oct. 31) and Dylan at Cafe Caliente.Will and his baby, Mia, and Dylan and Ben.Little Devil Dylan getting ready

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Dylan has had a busy week and so have his parents.Our little Sweet Pea.Dylan testing out his hat collection for winter warmth. This hat was made by Eileen Carey (a close friend from growing up in Maine) and given to Dylan as a gift at our baby shower by our friend Dana Loebman.Dylan's first try at PJs.Deep thoughts - Dylan's right brain takes him for a ride.Seems like a membership in the Future

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Dylan and his friend Sophia get close and personal.Ben and Dylan and Jason and Sophia getting the party started.Up close and personal with everyone's favorite crooner.Peaceful baby. So sweet.Dylan's got a rattle!!Happy guy on the play mat.Dylan loves the cardinal. Maybe he's a St. Louis fan. Or Arizona.Drooling and happy - there's nothing better,Just the absolute cutest kid on the block.

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Dylan is as excited about the weekend as his parents!Smiley guy after crepes at Cafe Cafe on Saturday morning.Dylan and Daddy.Dylan's first trip to the playground. He wasn't too enthusiastic about the kiddie slide so we quickly moved onto the big kids' slide......And over on the big kids' side of the yard...Mommy and Dylan at the bottom of the tube.Such a sweet little guy.And, last but not least,

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If you aren't up on current hip hop trends, Devin the Dude has a platinum selling album. Judging from his charm, good looks and singing range, Dylan the Dude will probably end up with a star in front of the Chinese Theater within the next couple years. I've seen some amazing feats of flexibility in my years, but Dylan's toe suck/nose pick ranks among the most extreme.Our neighbor, Cynthia, and

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Lucas and Kate came from SF to visit over Labor Day Weekend. Quite the blowout for little D.Lucas and Kate.Hanging out at Cheesman Park.Lucas surfing his floaty at the Tulp's pool.Dylan and Mia.Hiking at Lake Isabelle in Roosevelt National Park. We did this same hike 2 weeks after Dylan was born and where we're sitting in this photo was underneath 20 feet of water!Mommy and Dylan - he found his

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Dylan's been keeping us so busy lately with new gestures, sounds and smiles that we haven't had a chance to post photos. Here are a few from the last couple weeks.Julia, Jamie and Dylan reading Rumble in the Jungle.Jamie and Julia cheffing up a feast while Dylan chills in his swing.The feast: stuffed portabellas, garlic risotto and garden salad.Julia, Ben and Dylan outside of Domo, one of Zagat's

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Wow, tons of photos. Enjoy!The Fam finishing up Dylan's 3rd trip to the Denver Art Museum. Boy is this kid cultured!Jamie and Baby.Ben and GG Claire at North in Cherry Creek.Loving husband...Dylan clutching his favorite blanky/animal.Michael and Dylan waiting for a table at Lucille's, a creole-style breakfast/lunch mainstay in Denver. Beignets, biscuits and gravy/jam, andouille, oh my!Dylan

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Something must be in the water in either Maine of Florida that has Dylan excited - his first smiles started this week. The feeling of seeing your child smile is indescribable and it's amazing how many funny looks, goos and gas you'll throw out to get him/her to do it again!Daddy and Dylan get some tummy time.Dylan loves his Mommy!This one's for Steve. Steve, remember when you had the brilliant

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Jamie and her ladies enjoy a latte at Cafe Caliente.Daddy's Favorite Boy.Daddy and Daddy's Favorite Boy.Stacy and Abby hiking near Red Rocks.Dylan loves that Baby Bjorn.The Rifkins.Abby.The Colodnys: Dave, Shaina, Stacy and AbbyThe Colodnys.

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Despite hot temps in Boulder's Chataqua Park last weekend, we almost made it to the summit of the First Flatiron.Jamie and Dylan.Dylan gets an al fresco change before heading down.The change, part two.Dylan says it best: "My Mom's a Fox."

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Jamie with Dylan in his good ninja outfit.Dylan meets Brandee. After his initial reaction of, "Who is this southern/mountain/east coast/city/country lady?" seen here, they got along fine!Happy Family.Dylan at our local creperie, Cafe Cafe. He actually looks a little French in this pic, don't you think?Ben and Dylan at the Dragon Boat Festival. We were hoping for a nice dose of Pan-Asian culture,

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Well, we've yet to put Dylan through the rigors of Fashion Week at 3534 Eliot, but we have given him a taste for the great outdoors and outdoor jazz.To escape Denver's 100-degree heat, we went west to Roosevelt National Forest and the Brainard Lake Recreation Area. Not wanting to over-exert Dylan, our goal was a small glacial lake, Lake Isabelle, a few miles up the trail.The Coynes, Mia and

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Still Life with Baby, 1/150 limited edition print. Get 'em while they last.Ben and Dylan catch a few z's.Judy (Panna) and Dylan.Jamie, Dylan, Steve and Judy explored the Denver Botanic Gardens. Besides flora galore, they encountered some African sculptures.Dylan has a standing reservation in his Boppy.Big baby blues. We'll see how long they last. Any bets?"I'm #1." Already a champion, Dylan

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We've been fairly remiss in posting photos since leaving the hospital. Here are a few from Dylan's second week of life. Dylan's first bath at home. It was quite an affair and we broke out the despised pacifier for the very first time. And you know what, Dylan was pacified.The Thinker - our little genius.Lounging around.Proud parents.Even prouder grandparents...and momma. Taking a break at North

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Grandma Rita lulls Baby D to sleep.

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Ben had some bonding time with Dylan while Jamie got some rest.Will and Lauren Coyne and Christian and Melissa Budde stopped in for a visit and helped break up the monotony of the day.

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Dylan is now just 27 hours old and already he's learning that Mom and Dad need their rest. He slept for 5 hours straight last night (if only sleeping through the night was as habit-forming as illicit drugs) and all of us are very refreshed....Getting comfortable with his romantic troubadour legacy.Dylan after his late night weigh-in. He lost a few ounces during the day, but now he is a one man

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First of many. Enjoy.

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Born June 29, 2007. 7 lbs 11.3 oz. 20.5 in long.Both Jamie and Dylan are doing very well. Mothers are the most amazing people I know.PS. This pic was shot with my phone, more images to follow shortly.

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Now at 4 cm, Jamie happily gets an update on our baby's health. "Check plus," says Dr. Patwardhan, and Jamie could go into labor at any moment.

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Due date lunch at the Dushanbe Tea House in Boulder.

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Can you imagine the anticipation? We can hear the several ticks and tocks of the clock as they count down the moment of a new person's entry into this world, our new person's birth. In my office, a promotional SkiNet clock ticks incessantly between 11:03:33 and 11:03:34, toying with my patience. Add to this high-90 degree temperatures, Jamie's burgeoning belly and subtle twinges of anxiety, and

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The past couple weeks have been busy for us. Ben went to SF for some business and a little debauchery with the boys for the 96th Annual Bay to Breakers race, then Steve came to visit us and we had a tremendously busy and fun 36 hours. We spent Memorial Weekend (post-Steve) adding some landscaping to the yard after an inspirational visit to the Denver Botanic Gardens, all of which was promptly

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Now that we've recovered from Mexico, we're ready to party! Lauren Coyne and Brook Shinsky, along with help from Will Coyne and the most gracious Tulp family, threw a fantastic backyard bbq baby shower.Kathy Lynch (Jamie's oldest friend in the world), Jamie and Grandma-to-be Rita.John and Nora Urdi, Rita, Jamie and Lauren.Tamira and Will suck for all they're worth in the bottle relay game. It was

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Almost as much a tradition as the post-wedding honeymoon, la luna de bebe (baby moon) is fast becoming the norm for parents to be. We had the opportunity to take a week in Playa del Carmen for Jamie's 31st week of pregnancy, thanks to the wedding of Ben's cousin, Jonathan. Jamie looking stunning in her summer stripes.Our house for the week, White Partridge Villa, had a private backyard pool and

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It was a promise Jamie made me make upon conceiving our little pea in the pod - "If I'm going to eat only pickles and ice cream for 10 months, I want a red garage." What's a guy to do, but paint. I have to admit, painting the garage was the lowest "home improvement" project on my priority list, but now that it's finished I think it is the nicest asthetic change we could have made (besides

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Taking a break at Snowbasin on a bluebird day after 20 inches of new snow.Jamie standing on the patio at Wahso, an excellent (though stuffy) Park City eatery.The belly...before dinner.Michael's "secret 'stache" is epic even by local standards at Snowbird.Ben and Michael after a short hike into the Deer Valley wilderness.Michael goes DEEP on Snowbasin's Strawberry Peak.Jamie gets a few more powder

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This week in Rifkinland...Jamie and I headed to Vail, after a last minute invitation from an old co-worker to sample the newly renovated Tivoli Lodge. It was a great chance to get to Vail, which we haven't done yet this year, and also a nice opportunity to relax away from home, which I'm sure we won't be doing too much in the near future.We had a late dinner at one of our favorite Vail

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Well, folks, if you had to see it to believe it, here it is. Ladies and gentleman, I present Jamie's Belly at 20 Weeks. On Friday Jamie has her 20 week appointment and we're estimating that the little Rifkin is now about 6 inches long and weighs about 9 ounces. Jamie can't wait for the baby to grow by 10 times his/her present weight in the next 20 weeks.We did our first round of maternity

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We've got a bit of catch up to play on this post.Jamie's about 17 weeks into her pregnancy. She's got a little baby bulge (no pun intended) and a few of her pants are tightening around the waist. After a several month aversion to meat and anything with a smell stronger than mild cheddar, she's begining to come back into her old self - semi-spicy foods and pickles are back on the diet! She's still

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