Author Archives: Erin

Our kids have been blessed to have met and known 6 great grandparents (both of my grandmas, though Grandma Mary passed away before meeting Elliott, and amazingly, all 4 of Jordan’s grandparents).  At a time when a friend recently lost … Continue reading →

The Kennedy Clan visited us from South Bend this weekend and our friend Vanessa who lives downtown joined us too – yay!  A big thanks to Jordan’s parents for hosting a  yummy dinner at their house and the Kennedy’s overnight. … Continue reading →

Nana and Pop took Natalie out on Friday. JAC joined too! Loving the warmer weather.

We’ve got a walker!  Elliott’s been a bona fide walker for at least a week – a full two months earlier than his big sister (aka Nah-Nah, his 3rd word).  That may b/c he is desperate to keep up with … Continue reading →

First, happy mother’s day to my mom and Grandma-extraordinaire.  As a kid, some of my fav things to do with her and my sisters were baking Christmas cookies, reading all the time and going swimming (at the Y, at Kaukana, … Continue reading →

And today got to 91 and felt like summer! Check out these cuties. Big Sis and Little Bro lovin’. Loving my hand-me-down car. (Mom’s note: Pretty sure big sis is not going to like this) Ha! You crack me up, … Continue reading →

On my Wednesday day off, the kids and I had a super busy day.  After nap #1, we went to the zoo. Are you taller than a polar bear? Aardvark, aardvark, come out wherever you are! After lunch, Natalie requested … Continue reading →

On Thursday evening, we left for Green Bay – hoping that the kids would sleep for most of the 3.5 hours.  I don’t know why we do this – I’m never right.  Elliott went to sleep nearly an hour after … Continue reading →

Oh my head hurts. This ice pack attached to the top of my head with a bath robe string will surely help

Our good friends – Jeff, Megan, Molly, and Luke – are moving to Megan’s hometown of Pittsburgh. We are very happy for them but so sad to have another family leave Chicago. We were lucky to squeeze in a super … Continue reading →