Author Archives: Erin

Natalie is thrilled that the NFL reached an agreement with players… and she’s ready for some football!   Natalie has been getting in shape for the season by jumping up and down in her bouncy gym.  In fact, her increased activity … Continue reading →

I know life with a kid is busy, but these have been an especially busy few weeks.  On Aug 3, we did the reverse move… after 5 years (nearly to the date!) in Evanston, we bucked the trend of moving further out into … Continue reading →

The Linville household is in a bit of chaos.  I’m typing from the floor of Natalie’s room, as she takes her nap and movers pack up our house.  I accepted a new job with Chicago Public Schools, which requires us to … Continue reading →

Natalie was the star of her Auntie Leah’s “Up Nort’” photo album on facebook – my personal fav: To see more photos, visit https://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.10100672655794277.2991612.8615481&type=1. Natalie is lucky to have Auntie Becky and Auntie Leah – now, if we could only … Continue reading →

We just got home from a wonderful trip to northern Wisconsin!  Growing up, my family always went to Echo Lake in Sugar Camp, WI (near Eagle River), courtesy of my amazing great Uncle Bruce and Aunt Sherrill, who have been … Continue reading →

Natalie is 7 months!  I’m writing as she’s already down for her first nap of the day (reliably, 2 hours after she’s woken up – without so much as a yawn.)  I’ve been resisting saying it, but time really does … Continue reading →

How else would she keep in touch with all her peeps?  Most importantly, the grandmothers…

Little Natalie is definitely not as little as she used to be.  Not only are her 20 lbs. testing the durability of her favorite swing, but her squirmy curiousity has led us to pack up her swing.  (And, the fact … Continue reading →

On Wednesday, Natalie and I ventured downtown to see Daddy for lunch.  Not only did we get to see Daddy mid-day (HUGE bonus, as Jordan has been working a lot lately!), but it was Natalie’s first train ride and first time in downtown … Continue reading →

The best way to beat this summer heat is to swim – A LOT! Last week, Molly kindly invited us over for a swim date in her super cool mushroom-shaped swimming pool…. Natalie had such a good time, splashing the water, … Continue reading →