My sister, Becky, and cousin, Mike, are going to be little Natalie’s godparents! Mike came all the way over to Evanston, from Rockford, to meet Natalie the day before Christmas Eve – he was the 3rd family member to meet her (behind my parents, impressive, huh?) We know that Mike will be a great spiritual guardian of our daughter – and, he’s really good at playing Barbies and dress up. (My sisters and I know from previous experience… I wish I had an electronic copy of the picture of 8-year-old Mike in my favorite red skirt, jewelry and oddly enough – a MN Twins baseball hat.)
Aunt Becky will be a GREAT godmother too…. she’s very high energy and always up for something fun. When I was younger, I apparently frequently told Becky that “I’m the boss of her” (after all, I am 362 days older). Hopefully, Becky won’t follow suit and tell the same to Natalie. 🙂
Thanks, Becky and Mike, for taking on this very important role in our daughter’s life!


I’m loving every bit of this website! She’s already changing, it goes so fast! Enjoy all of your moments with her when she’s this little –except the poopy diapers.
Stace! You should make one of these for Annaliese. Im finding out that I really like the baby updates!
Yah! I love this post! Mike and I already talked “shop”…. meaning we discussed present options for Natalie for the next 18 years!!!!