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The Simpson-Wentzes

Friendly exes Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson prove co-parenting son Bronx Mowgli is still easy as 1-2-3
By Karen J. Quan and Shanelle Rein-olowokere Updated October 10, 2011 12:00 PM
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TO THE RACES

TO THE RACES
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Vroom-vroom! Rocker pop Pete Wentz and his towheaded tyke Bronx, 2½, toy around with some miniature racing cars at a park in Sherman Oaks, Calif., on July 16.

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FOR THE BOYS

FOR THE BOYS
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He's got dad's smile! Wentz shares a hearty hug with his beaming 2-year-old son Bronx on June 30 in L.A.

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JOINED AT THE SIP

JOINED AT THE SIP
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Ashlee Simpson may have a new guy in her life, but her main man is still Bronx, who cools down with a smoothie in Los Angeles on June 28.

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FARM FRESH

FARM FRESH
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Though living separate lives, Simpson and Wentz continue to enjoy family time with Bronx on May 29 at a Los Angeles farmers' market.

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HUE KNEW?

HUE KNEW?
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The Simpson-Wentzes get color-coordinated while taking Bronx to L.A.'s Travel Town Museum on April 21.

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BABE IN ARMS

BABE IN ARMS
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It's a match for the mother-son pair, who go gray to celebrate the launch of Lucky Kids magazine on April 7 in Hollywood.

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IN HIS GRASP

IN HIS GRASP
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Simpson and Wentz sport matching smiles while satisfying their coffee craving during an afternoon out with their 2-year-old at L.A.'s Beverly Glen Market Place on March 31.

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ON THE BOOKS

ON THE BOOKS
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After filing for divorce from her husband of two-and-a-half years, Simpson steps out with her little guy for the 2nd annual Milk + Bookies Story Time event on March 20 at L.A.'s Skirball Cultural Center.

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GREENER PASTURES

GREENER PASTURES
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Embracing his relaxed new do, Wentz and his towheaded tot enjoy the great outdoors on Jan. 18, spending some quality play time at a Beverly Hills park.

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REINDEER GAMES

REINDEER GAMES
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Ho ho ho! The festive trio get into the holiday spirit, posing for a family portrait on Dec. 13, 2010 at the Old Navy Awkward Holiday Photo Mobile at L.A.'s 3rd Street Promenade.

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CHILD'S PLAY

CHILD'S PLAY
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Can you dig it? The rock pop bonds with his big boy Bronx, 2, during a sunny trip to a Beverly Hills playground on Dec. 6.

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LANDING GEAR

LANDING GEAR
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On Oct. 15, a newly blonde Simpson strides into New York's JFK Airport with her equally blonde babe Bronx.

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MODERN FAMILY

MODERN FAMILY
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What better way to beat the L.A. heat than with some retail therapy? The tight-knit clan embarks on a family shopping spree at the Westfield Shopping Center in Sherman Oaks, Calif., on Sept. 27.

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STARS IN STRIPES

STARS IN STRIPES
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Simpson holds tight to hubby Wentz while toting Bronx, 21 months, around New York City on Aug. 11.

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PARK AND PLAY

PARK AND PLAY
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No girls allowed! Wentz takes a seat alongside son Bronx, 19 months, during an afternoon playdate at a Los Angeles park on July 9.

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FAMILY AFFAIR

FAMILY AFFAIR
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Wentz and wife Simpson-Wentz are the picture of California cool during a June 3 shopping trip in L.A. with Bronx, 18 months.

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TAKE A HIKE!

TAKE A HIKE!
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Fresh off their Hawaiian vacation, the tight-knit trio get back to nature with a hike through L.A.'s Runyon Canyon Park on May 2.

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TODDLE KING

TODDLE KING
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Bronx, 16 months, gets an assist from dad Wentz as the hip duo – check out the little guy's cool graffiti T-shirt! – hit up Starbucks before heading to a local bookstore in Bel Air, Calif., on March 31.

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PRIVATE EYES

PRIVATE EYES
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While on their way to the studio in Venice Beach, Calif., on March 15, Wentz and Simpson-Wentz keep their peepers covered while hanging out with their towheaded cutie, Bronx, 15 months.

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COFFEE RUN

COFFEE RUN
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Someone's got his hands full! Wentz juggles his little helper, 13-month-old son Bronx, while making a coffee run to a Manhattan Starbucks on Jan. 13.

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SWINGTOWN

SWINGTOWN
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Wheee! Bronx, 13 months, gets into the swing of big city fun with parents Pete and Ashlee Simpson-Wentz at an NYC park on Dec. 28. The family is in the Big Apple as the singer and actress, 25, continues her run as Roxie Hart in Broadway's Chicago.

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HOLDING PATTERN

HOLDING PATTERN
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Bronx makes the most of his vantage point over Wentz's shoulder by pouting at the paparazzi! The father-son pair was finishing up an afternoon of Christmas shopping on Dec. 17 in New York City.

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BABY IN THE BIG APPLE

BABY IN THE BIG APPLE
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Simpson-Wentz snuggles up to son Bronx, 1, while out Christmas shopping with husband Wentz Dec. 16 in New York City. The family checked out Bloomingdale's before heading back to their apartment, where they’re staying as Simpson-Wentz, 25, performs on Broadway as Roxie Hart in Chicago.

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KEEP ON TRUCKIN'

KEEP ON TRUCKIN'
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Reunited and it feels so good! With Wentz back from a trip to Australia, he and wife Simpson-Wentz stepped out to CVS and treated son Bronx, 11 months, to a new dump truck in Los Angeles on Nov. 12.

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EASY RIDERS

EASY RIDERS
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How adorable! Wentz and Simpson-Wentz prepare for lift off during a trip Oct. 29 with Bronx on Disneyland’s Dumbo the Flying Elephant ride in Anaheim, Calif.

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DAY WITH DAD

DAY WITH DAD
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Eleven-month-old Bronx flashes a smile as he gets a lift from dad Wentz during a shopping trip to the Beverly Glen Mall on Oct. 24. "When you see the dad with your son, it’s a whole new side of them," Simpson-Wentz explains. "Just beautiful."

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THREE’S COMPANY

THREE S COMPANY
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Family field trip! Wentz, Simpson-Wentz and baby Bronx hit the shops on Oct. 17 in Hollywood, Calif.

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PET SHOP BOYS

PET SHOP BOYS
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Talk about dog day afternoon: Wentz and Bronx, then 9 months, – plus mom Simpson-Wentz – shop for dog supplies on Sept. 16 in Studio City, Calif.

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PARK & PLAY

PARK & PLAY
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At a park in Beverly Hills on Sept. 10, Bronx gives papa Wentz a big smile while mom Simpson-Wentz looks on. "Bronx cracks himself up all the time. It’s cute," says the singer-actress. "He’s like, 'I am so funny!'"

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DADDY & ME

DADDY & ME
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Seven-month-old Bronx gives Wentz a hand while leaving Borders in Sherman Oaks, Calif., on July 10. "The first time I held him...I just knew everything was perfect," notes the proud papa. "It was like Legos, like it all fit together."

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BRONX ZOO

BRONX ZOO
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The Simpson-Wentz crew head to the Los Angeles Zoo for a family adventure on June 17. "We have a good balance with relationship and baby and career," Simpson-Wentz says of her marriage. "We’re both very supportive of each other."

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FAMILY MEET & GREET

FAMILY MEET & GREET
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Wentz, Simpson-Wentz and Bronx, then 6 months, attend the Time For Heroes Carnival on June 7 to show their support – and introduce their little guy to fellow mini-celebrity cuties.

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BIG APPLE BRONX

BIG APPLE BRONX
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Six-month-old Bronx and mom Simpson-Wentz visit the Children's Museum of Manhattan while promoting Melrose Place in the Big Apple on May 21. "I had the best pregnancy and I loved giving birth," she raved. "It was just the most amazing thing, so surreal but so real."

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CUDDLE UP

CUDDLE UP
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While catching a flight on March 3, Simpson-Wentz keeps a tight grip on 3-month-old Bronx – and Wentz on Ashlee. "We get to travel," she notes. "We’ve been to Paris, Japan, everywhere with my son."

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21ST CENTURY ARRIVAL!

21ST CENTURY ARRIVAL!
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Wentz and Simpson-Wentz introduce their 5-week-old son to the world in true millennium style – on dad's blog! "We decided to share the best gift we could ever receive with you: Bronx Mowgli Wentz," the proud parents wrote on Christmas Day.

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    20 of 35 COFFEE RUN
    21 of 35 SWINGTOWN
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    27 of 35 THREE’S COMPANY
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