Monthly Archives: December 2011

Natalie loves my cell phone.  She also loved the old school toy phone that my mom bought for her house (the one with the round dial and the eyes that go up and down when you move it).  Even better, … Continue reading →

We missed Auntie Leah at Christmas this year – she was in Hay River, Canada, with her boyfriend’s family.  Her niece and nephew loved Skyping with her though!

A proper Christmas update will be coming sometime, but unfortunately, tonight is not the night.  I had to share this cute picture though…. Dance, Dance, Dance!!! Natalie LOVES dancing and music.  For her bday and Christmas, she got music classes, … Continue reading →

Natalie is ready for Santa!  Thank you, Nana, for the amazing stocking!  Natalie seems to be much more interested in polar bears lately – you can see why! Merry Christmas!  Safe travels, Everyone!

First, we had Natalie’s 1-yr-old doc’s appointment today.  Weight: 24 lbs,  oz. (90th percentile, so all her crawling and dancing is beginning to help her “slim” down!) Height: 30.25 inches (84th percentile, so she’s nearly proportional – a far cry from … Continue reading →

Natalie turns 1!  Thank you for all sharing in what has been the most incredible year of our lives.  Natalie is an absolute joy. It’s a little hard to believe that 366 days ago, we were heading to the hospital … Continue reading →

Natalie had a holiday-themed “friends” birthday party in Chicago last weekend.  We were lucky that my parents were able to come – and were such a big help in getting everything ready.  My mom and Natalie were in charge of cupcakes…. … Continue reading →

Hey – it’s Jordan.  I’m back on the blog posting train after 5 or 6 mos away! When in Florida at the end of November, we not only celebrated Thanksgiving and Christmas, we also celebrated Natalie first birthday!  It was … Continue reading →

I’ve been in Houston nearly all week for work and cannot wait to go home to see Natalie…. Natalie has had a fun week playing with Rachel, Connor, Amanda, Gretchen, Daddy, Grandma and Grandpa, but soon – in about 11 … Continue reading →

Our little nephew/cousin Trevor was born yesterday afternoon!  Welcome to the world, Trevor! We cannot wait to meet him at Christmas time – 2.5 weeks feels like a long time away!  We love you, Trevor! And, congratulations to  his parents … Continue reading →