Monthly Archives: July 2011

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 →

Natalie has been really moving her arms a lot lately…kind of like Bam Bam Flintstone. Quite vigorously. And this evolved into the really cute game where she pulls a blanket off her head. Footage below Your browser does not support … 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 →

Hi, this is Grandma Julie, I am the guest blogger this week. My daughter, Becky, is helping me write this because I am not that tech savvy. Last week Dave and I met Jordan, Natalie and Erin in Knoxville, TN. We spent … Continue reading →

Two weekends ago, the Smith Family kindly invited us over for a Father’s Day BBQ at their lovely home.  (A grill and backyard?!?!  Jordan was in heaven!)  Natalie loved hanging out with Stella, age 3.5, and Ruby, age 6 mo … Continue reading →