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The Adventures of Sock Monkey

Before my daughter was born, we were trying to figure out the best way to decorate the nursery. The challenge, at the time we had no idea if we were having a boy or a girl. For some time now, my wife and I have been giving a "Sock Monkey" as a gift to the children of friends and family. Not sure why that started but I'm sure it was Monica's doing as I had never heard of Sock Monkey. Well while Monica was chatting with her boss they came up with a brilliant idea, a "Sock Monkey" themed nursery. We had already come up with some basic neutral ideas for the nursery and Monica tepidly came up to me and started to get ready to argue her case for a "Sock Monkey" themed nursery. I told her "Stop. you had me at Sock Monkey." Well with that came an idea. I'm sure it isn't original but we put a request on Facebook for photos of "Sock Monkey" traveling around and having fun before the baby was born and here are the results... Some of the photos I took but the majority are from friends around the country including a lot of my favorites from photographer and photojournalist Crystal Chatham from Palm Springs, CA. You can tell from her photos that she not only really got into this but really enjoyed it. Thanks Crystal!
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  • First Trip to Cincinnati. Suspension Bridge and the Queen City in the background.

    First Trip to Cincinnati. Suspension Bridge and the Queen City in the background.

  • Relaxing at the Boook Loft with a cup of Joe in German Village

    Relaxing at the Boook Loft with a cup of Joe in German Village

  • "This is the life"

    "This is the life"

  • "She's so captivating. Who knew most monkeys live in jungles?"

    "She's so captivating. Who knew most monkeys live in jungles?"

  • Driving up Hwy 74-at reasonable speeds ;-)

    Driving up Hwy 74-at reasonable speeds ;-)

  • Safety first!

    Safety first!

  • Cousins viewing the Coachella Valley below Vista Point.

    Cousins viewing the Coachella Valley below Vista Point.

  • We've heard some stories of this stretch of road.

    We've heard some stories of this stretch of road.

  • He's going to need a smaller frame for the descent.

    He's going to need a smaller frame for the descent.

  • Uncle Steven just can't get that monkey off his back!

    Uncle Steven just can't get that monkey off his back!

  • "Bump to Cross... most stamina filled Sock Monkey that I know!" -Uncle Steven

    "Bump to Cross... most stamina filled Sock Monkey that I know!" -Uncle Steven

  • Get away car.

    Get away car.

  • Welcome to Lake Erie in Cleveland, Ohio

    Welcome to Lake Erie in Cleveland, Ohio

  • Coachella 2012 with Aunt Crystal. "Anthony & Monica, Don't be jealous."

    Coachella 2012 with Aunt Crystal. "Anthony & Monica, Don't be jealous."

  • Kickin' it at the Coachella main stage a couple hours before snoop and Dr. Dre.

    Kickin' it at the Coachella main stage a couple hours before snoop and Dr. Dre.

  • Transmitting on deadline from the press tent. (Covering for Monica, she pulled the too pregnant for Coachella card).

    Transmitting on deadline from the press tent. (Covering for Monica, she pulled the too pregnant for Coachella card).

  • Work's done. Party like a rock star.

    Work's done. Party like a rock star.

  • Not sure about the crowd in general admission.

    Not sure about the crowd in general admission.

  • Party in the Do LaB.

    Party in the Do LaB.

  • Hangin' with the tough crowd.

    Hangin' with the tough crowd.

  • Night time at Coachella.

    Night time at Coachella.

  • Man, that was a rough night. Coachella, the morning after.

    Man, that was a rough night. Coachella, the morning after.

  • "Innocent until proven guilty! I had nothing to do with kidnapping their mascot."

    "Innocent until proven guilty! I had nothing to do with kidnapping their mascot."

  • Hopefully, this will not be a habit. Monica posted bail. I refused.

    Hopefully, this will not be a habit. Monica posted bail. I refused.

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