Monthly Archives: October 2013

Erin made a post last week after visiting South Bend for the ND vs. USC game, staying with our good friends the Kennedys, and seeing other great friends like the Busers and Martins. But I wanted to add a few … Continue reading →

When reading Fancy Nancy Halloween or Bust, fancy nancy said she excels at dressing up. I explained that excel means something you are really good at. Convo: Me: What are you really good at? Natalie: I dunno Me: What is … Continue reading →

Natalie lined up her family of bath toys this morning.  In order… Daddy Duck, Big Sister Duck, Little Brother Duck and Mommy the Whale.  Good improvising, given that we don’t have 4 ducks.  Sometimes, I feel like the Mommy Whale … Continue reading →

Elliott turned 7 months on Sat, Oct. 19.  We celebrated by tailgating at the ND-USC game! Karen – our dear friend from college – and her family were kind enough to host us.  They moved to SB about 2 years … Continue reading →

It’s spirit week at Nat’s preschool. Today was Crazy day. Its hard to see her full outfit but she wore the shirt that we made with the markers from the baby shower. And then, she wouldn’t wear a jacket to … Continue reading →

Jordan was in CA this past weekend, celebrating the wedding of a good friend from college.  With working full-time and Elliott still nursing 5+ times a day, I opted out of the trip.  And, Grandma and Grandpa came down to … Continue reading →

I think I saw a ghost! Granted, I put EVERYTHING in my mouth, but I’m not so sure about this This isn’t mine! It’s Elliott’s! I ‘m a little MOBILE monkey these days!

While watching her first movie, Finding Nemo, Natalie made the suggestion that Nemo’s dad “should take an airplane to find Nemo”. While Jordan was sneaking spinach into the morning smoothie, Natalie tattled to me: “Daddy is putting salad in my … Continue reading →

Elliott is such a playful little buddy. He LOVES peak-a-boo and often initiates the game. If I’m changing his diaper and give him a lovey to play with or set his pants on his tummy, he grabs whatever and puts … Continue reading →

How is this just not the cutest thing ever? I am such a lucky Mama. Hey there little brother…. These two were enjoying Mr. Singer this morning! Natalie and Mr. Singer had an extensive conversation at the end of the … Continue reading →