Author Archives: Erin

We celebrated Jordan’s 34th birthday this past week.  My parents gave him some early bday presents (including his fav beer – Spotted Cow) the prior weekend.  The day before, Jordan’s parents and brother’s family came over for dinner and a … Continue reading →

At 2 years, 2 months, Elliott is in prime time cuteness.  There’s so much I could share, but since my binge blogging this weekend is the first time I’ve posted in 2 months, I figured I’ll just share some cute … Continue reading →

Natalie almost never takes naps any more, but she took one today – which means she is having trouble falling asleep.  She asked me to lay with her for awhile tonight –  its fun to hear what she thinks about. … Continue reading →

You may be wondering what could have led to this lovely picture.  Let me back up…. Potty training is one of my least favorite parts of parenthood.  As Natalie approached her 4th birthday last December – more than a year … Continue reading →

Where in the world is Elliott?  You’ll never guess…. (Funny enough – none of these are due to a game of hide and seek.  It’s all an attempt at avoiding my requests….)

Happy 2nd Birthday, Elliott! Stats update after Doctor’s Appointment Weight: 30 lbs, 3 oz. (75th percentile) Length: 35.5 inches (75th percentile) Head Circumference: 20.25 inches (95th+ percentile) Elliott had a fun birthday!  It started with breakfast waffles, courtesy of Chef … Continue reading →

Almost all of Natalie’s pictures are of her family. The lollipop looking figures are all her dolls.  Amazingly, she even has more in real life.  She also likes to sign the pictures with each of our first initials – usually … Continue reading →

As everyone in the Midwest knows, its been a lovely winter in Chicago (at least lovelier than in Boston).  Natalie’s school has already been canceled 4 times – once for snow, three times for cold.  Here are some pics from … Continue reading →

Natalie loves to read – and I love when she makes connections between stories, or between something happening in her life and a story.  However, these literary connections are starting to backfire on me.  Case and point: When I asked … Continue reading →

Here are some fun pictures from Jan & Feb… on my awesome new phone, courtesy of my hubby!  My phone is bigger than I’d like, but the picture and video quality is impossible to compete with (for a phone)! Despite … Continue reading →