Author Archives: Erin

Ok. I am up on all fours. What’s next? Hey. Wanna come with me??? On a different note, Poor E-man has a fever, cold and ear infection. This is really the first time illness has dampered his spirits. Let’s hope … Continue reading →

One of my first and dearest friends from College, Daniele, and her husband Nick spent the afternoon with us on their way between South Bend and O’Hare. Lets go to the grocery store! I knew Daniele and Natalie would be … Continue reading →

Happy Halloween!  Chicago’s Halloween was a wet one this year.  Growing up, I remember occasional snow in WI, and I have to admit – I think I prefer snow to rain.  Nonetheless, Dora the Explorer had a fabulous time!  Her … 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 →