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Michelle and Kali with Lyla and Valerie  Michelle and Kali with Lyla and Valerie 
Photo by Charles Silbert, 7/3/03 Photo by Charles Silbert, 7/3/03
Kaila Garnet Silbert was born 6/12/2003.

Kaila "Kali" is the daughter of Michelle and Charles Silbert. Lyla has known Charles since High School. Michelle and Charles started dating right around the same time as Lyla and Matt, and they got married around the same time as well.

Lyla and Valerie met Kali for the first time on 7/3/03. Since they live in Brookine, right on the border of Newton, we plan on visiting again soon.
Valerie holding Madeleine at 7 and 3 weeks. Madeleine Wanat and Valerie at 2 and 3 months.
Photo by Joe Wanat, 1/03 Photo by Lyla Goldstein, 3/03
Madeleine Elizabeth Wanat was born 1/12/2003.

Madeleine is the daughter of Kathleen and Joe Wanat. Matt used to live with Joe in Watertown from 1995 - 1998, right before Matt moved in with Lyla. 		Because Valerie and Madeleine are so close in age, Lyla and Kathleen have been comparing notes! Valerie is so slow compared to Madeleine! Unfortunately, Joe and Kathleen have been away in Virginia for Joe's army training.
Valerie sitting with Molly Richards. Valerie and Molly Richards - Molly is about to give Valerie a kiss.
Photo by Lyla Goldstein, 9/1/03 Photo by Lyla Goldstein, 6/1/03
Molly Martha Richards was born 12/8/2001.

Molly is the daughter of Heidi and Marc Richards. Matt used to live with Marc in Watertown from 1995 - 1998, right before Matt moved in with Lyla. Matt also went to college with Marc, and he currently works with both Marc and Heidi. 		Molly is almost exactly one year older than Valerie. Molly likes to give Valerie kisses, and she likes to point at Valerie.
Kimberly Armstrong holding Valerie. Kimberly with Valerie and Matt.
Photo by Lyla Goldstein, 2/03 Photo by Lyla Goldstein, 2/03
Kimberly Armstrong was born 5/19/1995.

Kimberly is the daughter of Sophie and Jeff Armstrong. Jeff was Matt's roommate in college. 		Kimberly was the flower girl at our wedding. Look at how she has grown since then!
Zoe Fuhrman with her arms around Valerie at the park. Michael Fuhrman with Valerie and Zoe on his lap.
Photo by Julie Fuhrman, 8/21/03 Photo by Lyla Goldstein, 8/23/03
Zoe Frances Fuhrman was born 1/19/2001.

Zoe is the daughter of Julie and Michael Fuhrman. Lyla has known Julie since high school. 		Zoe is practicing to be a big sister, and so she was very good with Valerie.
Valerie and Charlotte looking up at the camera. Valerie playing with a ducky, while Charlotte looks at the camera.
Photo by Lyla Goldstein, 7/13/03 Photo by Lyla Goldstein, 7/13/03
Charlotte Kelly was born in July of 2002.

Charlotte is the daughter of Becky and Jeff Kelly. Matt has known Becky since grade school. Becky is from Matt's home town. 		Charlotte has an older brother, Nathan, and Valerie has had a few play dates with Nathan and Charlotte. Valerie liked playing at their house because they have a separate play room, where Valerie was able to watch and imitate the other kids!
Allison Woo holding hands with Valerie.
Photo by Lyla Goldstein, 7/26/03
Allison Woo was born in November of 2000.

Allison is the daughter of Edmund and Dana Woo. Lyla has known Edmund since high school. Allison has a younger brother, Ethan, and Valerie has had a few play dates with them. Valerie likes playing with them because they have lots of toys and they pay attention to her.