Author Archives: Erin

Oh kids

8:24am: “I have the best big sister in the world.  Better than other sisters.  Her name is Nat-bug Linville.  That means she is a bug!” 8:27am: WAH!  (both kids)  

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Getting hitched – in Alaska

Leah, my youngest sister, got married in Alaska on August 20th.  To break-up the nearly 18-hour journey to the location of the wedding, we stopped in Chicago on the way there for a couple of days.  (I think we were … Continue reading

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My Maine Squeezes

We spent the 4th of July in Maine – first in Acadia and then in Higgins Beach, ME, with two of my college roomies!  Tricia’s parents are from Maine… I first visited in 2003 and then we visited again in … Continue reading

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Another one bites the dust…

Natalie lost two number 2, while wiggling during storytime with Elliott and me on the couch.  You can see she’s pretty proud!  

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A budding author

Natalie wrote Elliott a book today!  Its about Elliott and his best buddy, RoRo (his lovey that Natalie gave him when he was born).  In the book, they have a birthday cake, swing on swings and play.  Alison found Elliott … Continue reading

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Toothy Grin

After months of waiting…. … it happened!  Natalie lost her first tooth! When: Wed, May 25th at approximate 12:45pm Where: At preschool, just entering the classroom How: Just a little extra wiggle with her finger First to find out: Ms. … Continue reading

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Building bridges

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Wholesome small town fun

We had a big weekend of wholesome, small town fun.  Every Friday in the summer and one Friday a month in fall/winter/spring, our street throws a Flamingo party.  The host puts out a collection of lawn ornament flamingos and everyone … Continue reading

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Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini

Natalie had her first dance recital on Saturday!  She danced to Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini and a pineapple song.  (Jordan to fix this reference please!)  She seemed to be the leader of the preschool tap group … Continue reading

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500th post – proud of my kiddos!

(This is our 500th post!!!) I’m so proud of my kiddos! Its amazing what they know and how smart they are and how they approach their world.  A couple things from the past 2 days that I just want to … Continue reading

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