Recent picture of Lily in Disney Princess Bridal gown and Santa Hat.
This was supposed to be a two-shot, but she shoved her co-star out of frame. A preview of coming attractions?
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June 30, 2004
Oh, the unfairness
Transcript of Father-daughter discussion over dinner, June 30, 2004 23:59 GMT
Dad: Everybody has a birthday.
Lily: Pierce has a birthday, and he had a BIG party. Then Lily birthday?
Dad: Noooooo. Then Mama.
Lily: Mama have party?
Dad: Yes, Mama have party. What should we get Mama for birthday?
Lily: Ummmmmmmmm......................Game Boy Spidaman!!!!!!
Dad: That's a great idea, Lily, but what about something Mama likes?
Lily: Ummmmmmmm.........................Game Boy Dora Explorer!!!!!!!
We are taking her input under advisement. Unwisely, I mentioned that this weekend we were going to a 4th of July party.
Lily: A birthday party?
Dad: Well, it's our country's birthday. In fact, it's a birthday party for everyone!
Lily: I get pwesents?
Dad: No.
Lily: Oh Man!!!!!!!
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Just fantastic. Not preachy, but I learned a ton. Food Science, economics, botany, cultural history... Very highly recommended. (*****)Mark Kriegel: Namath: A Biography
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