Author Archives: Erin

our Midwest trip also included stops in Pittsburgh, Indy (family wedding) and Chicago/Barrington (Chi for Hamilton for our 14th anniversary and Barrington at Kathy and Bills gorgeous country home with a swimming pool area that the kids love). Here are … Continue reading →

Here’s a quick photo before Poppy had to head out.  Shirts optional obviously!

So, I’m two weeks late in Conor’s 6-month update.   Right before his half-birthday, we rented a cabin for two nights to get away over the 4th and then on his actual half-birthday, we went on a super long hike.  (Thank … Continue reading →

We are near the end of a two-week Midwest bender.  Jordan was right to say – its a trip.  Not a vacation.  (We’re tired but happy!)  I’ll do my best to post pics of all of it. Wed 7/10 – … Continue reading →

We’re spreading out the Father’s Day celebration.  We started last week with a trip to Collin’s Creamery, Jordan’s favorite local ice cream store.  You can literally see (and smell) the cows.  We came home with some extra pints. On actual … Continue reading →

It’s 9 days after Conor turned 5 months and I don’t have his 5-mo pictures.  (Jordan took those and he is on his way to France now.)  But, better 9 days late than never…. Favorite Games: Peak a Boo, Row Row … Continue reading →

All weekend, Elliott has been planning what police and mountain police lego sets he wants next.  He’s literally approached me a dozen times, with lego books in hand, with various plans for when he’s going to get which set when … Continue reading →

It’s crazy how big Conor is getting!  Jordan was playing a game with him yesterday.  Jordan coughs and Conor thinks its hilarious, so he giggles.  So precious!  So, today, we walked to the park and we were swinging Conor.  He … Continue reading →

The Night Before… “Mom, I’m not going to be able to sleep.  Tomorrow, is Friday Fun Day.  We start with choice, then we have 2.5 hours of field day, then lunch (with our family), then more choice, then the egg … Continue reading →

Happy 38th Birthday Jordan! My birthday present (which Jordan picked out and found himself) to Jordan was a hiking backpack for Conor.  Jordan tested it out around the neighborhood twice and for our big excursion, we drove a mile to … Continue reading →