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‘We Got Away From Santa & Other Funny Things Involving Sydney, James & Jack Celebrating Christmas &
Joe Bill and I are having a wonderful time with Sydney, James and Jack during the Holidays. One of the traditions in Austin is the...
DeDe Watkins
Dec 16, 2014
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‘I Have Great News About Syd & James Plus I Want You To See Them Having Fun With Their Sidekick Jac
We've all known since the time when they were very young that Sydney and James are extremely smart. It seems that the Austin Independent...
DeDe Watkins
Nov 19, 2014
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‘You'll Never Guess What Sydney, James and Jack Were Doing!’
James usually ends up playing games on Joe Bill's iPad more than Sydney or Jack. But in terms of 'Star Power' on the iPad, 2 1/2 year old...
DeDe Watkins
Nov 13, 2014
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‘Sydney, James & Jack Have Made A Big Splash In Their Hometown!’
While the East Coast and Midwest have been experiencing earlier than normal chilly weather, that hasn't been the case here in Austin....
DeDe Watkins
Nov 5, 2014
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‘Syd, James & Jack Live In A World With Princesses & Pocahontas!’
Sydney (6 1/2), her Kid Brother James (5) and their little Side Kick Jack (2 1/2) have been having lots of fun at our house lately....
DeDe Watkins
Oct 22, 2014
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‘Sydney, James & Jack Have A Great Date Night plus Syd & James Climb To New Heights!’
Sydney and James were in great moods when we picked them up at their new school. Adorable Syd was her classroom's Door Monitor...which...
DeDe Watkins
Sep 12, 2014
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‘Sydney, James & Jack Are Hooked On The UT Longhorns!’
This was a week of Firsts: It was the First week of school for Sydney (First Grade) and James (Kindergarten) at their new school. It was...
DeDe Watkins
Sep 2, 2014
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‘Everyone Had Fun Celebrating James' 5th Birthday!’
Gorgeous Sydney is in the First Grade and adorable James is in Kindergarten. You'll be able to tell from my pictures, that they've both...
DeDe Watkins
Aug 26, 2014
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‘Aussie Water Baby Jack!’
Jack is certainly an adorable Aussie Water Baby. He loves swimming and he loves playing with the hose at our house. In fact, he has...
DeDe Watkins
Jul 18, 2014
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'Sydney & James Sparkle Around The 4th of July!'
Sydney and James love flags so it's only natural that they love celebrating the Fourth of July. James proudly carried around a heavy...
DeDe Watkins
Jul 17, 2014
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‘Superboy Jack Gets In The Swim Of Things!’
Joe Bill and I have had the most wonderful week with Jack. He’s an incredible Superboy. He’s as sweet, smart, happy and fun as he is...
DeDe Watkins
Jun 26, 2014
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‘Sydney & James Sometimes End Up In The Most Unusual Places!’
Joe Bill and I have joked that Sydney and James are really Twins because they're so close. Now Syd and James talk about themselves being...
DeDe Watkins
Jun 17, 2014
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‘Jack Hits 2 Hole-In-One Shots on Father’s Day!’
The U.S. Open Golf Tournament is always played Father’s Day Weekend. This year the (fictional) Austin Kid’s Open Golf Tournament was...
DeDe Watkins
Jun 16, 2014
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‘The Graduate: Sydney Marie Stewart!’
The Graduate: Sydney Marie Stewart had a fabulous time at her School's special Graduation Ceremony held in her decorated classroom. When...
DeDe Watkins
Jun 6, 2014
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‘For Sydney & James There Are Plenty of Ifs, Ands & BUTTS!’ 
One afternoon when Joe Bill and I were driving Sydney and James to our house we were talking about some people having funny names. I...
DeDe Watkins
Jun 5, 2014
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‘Life With Sydney Is Never Boring!’
Sydney and James love to run around our house in costumes. They add to their creativity by making up scenarios where they are different...
DeDe Watkins
May 20, 2014
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‘Mommy, DaDa & Jack Celebrate Mother’s Day’
The weather was perfect for Mother’s Day at Abel’s On The Lake. Joe Bill and I had a great time with Gigi, Joel and Jack. We’ve been...
DeDe Watkins
May 15, 2014
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‘Sydney & James Are Fit To Be Tied & Jack Is A Top Gun!’
If a picture is worth a thousand words you’ll get a library’s worth of knowledge about Sydney and James’ relationship when you see some...
DeDe Watkins
Apr 28, 2014
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‘Sydney, James & Jack Have Fun At Easter Time!’
Joe Bill and I had the good fortune of babysitting Jack at the same time that our godchildren Sydney and James were at our house. The...
DeDe Watkins
Apr 21, 2014
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‘The Melrose Family Is On A Roll!’
I have to say that the first picture that I posted today is one of my favorites. Jack is just so gorgeous. Who could possibly say no to...
DeDe Watkins
Apr 14, 2014
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