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Happiness is not an end — it is only a means, and adjunct, a consequence.


This one is MEGA old, taken at least a month and a half back. I like the black power salute, and I think that we all know the answer to the question posed by the little froggie on the book.

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Priyanka Khot said…
awwwwweeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!

so so so so cute! I love his book too... looks like inflatable floaters.
Roddy said…
Thank you for the perfect views of two perfect children.
Pride is a terribly difficult thing to live with.
I'm quite sure that I will survive though.
Candie said…
Lovely picture :)

about the quote:"happiness is a warm gun" i dunno i had that in my head :)
Jim Klenke said…
Hes a cute kid. Your labels/tags need work, LOL.
For SURE! CUTE!!! Adorable, darling! LOL!
EG CameraGirl said…
Wonderful photo...even if it is so very old. ;-)
Unknown said…
Nice photo. Great salute, that. Harmless in a kid but I remember when it got a lot of people into the news. Thank god we live in different times.
KL said…
Yessss......it is the little babboo that is the prettiest (fluttering eyelashes) :-)....
Kris McCracken said…
Priyanka, it is a waterproof book.
Kris McCracken said…
Roddy, they’re MY kids. I’M the one who should be proud!
Kris McCracken said…
Candie, I’ve never fired a real gun. Unless you count an air rifle. Therefore I can’t comment on whether happiness is illusionary or not.
Kris McCracken said…
Jim, poor old Ez. His labels are buggered!
Kris McCracken said…
Mary, we like him.
Kris McCracken said…
Your EG Tour Guide, now that I come to think of it, it is probably two and half months old!
Kris McCracken said…
Lolade, there should be no problem with being proud of who you are!
Kris McCracken said…
KL, both of my lads have tremendous eyelashes.
Neva said…
What an adorable picture....he sure is the cutest thing!
yamini said…
Of course we all know the answer to that. the answer lies in the picture itself, isn't it?

Thanks for another cute pic of Ezra, it made my day :)
Roddy said…
Kris, you should be very proud of both of your children. Why did I just say that? Of course I know that both you and Jennifer are the proudest parents. I can see it every time we are there.
My statement comes from my belief that Jen and yourself are raising two very well adjusted kids.
My pride comes from knowing that I don't have to worry about any of you.
My love and pride comes from knowing that I have nothing to worry about.
Kris McCracken said…
Neva, that is true.
Kris McCracken said…
Yamini, got it in one.
Kris McCracken said…
Roddy, money on the fridge.

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