Author Archives: Erin

Elliott had his first day (this year) of prek on Mon August 28th – Nat hadn’t started yet, so she picked him up with Alison!  She was a super supportive big sis and also had fun seeing her former teachers. … Continue reading →

Natalie starts kindergarten on Tuesday!  On Friday, we had a school tour.  Her teacher sent her a letter while we were in Alaska, asking her to draw a picture and dictate a letter telling her teacher about her.  She worked … Continue reading →

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)  

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 →

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 →

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

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 →

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 →

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 →