Author Archives: Erin

All the love our kids show!! Convo before bed: Me: Natalie, I love you so much. Natalie: thank you. (Pause) I love YOU so much! Me: Thank you (insert huge grin) Also, fun nail painting pics from earlier in the … Continue reading →

Weight / Height: Probably close to 20 lbs.  and still super long. Personality: Happy and Easy Going!!!  This boy cannot help but smile.  He goes with the flow – and doesn’t  yet mind that his sister demands a lot more … Continue reading →

Jordan needed to go to Philly for work for 2 days. (Pretty much as short as someone can make a 4 day conference!) I showed Natalie on a map and we decided it was far away. The good thing for … Continue reading →

(This cutie was turning heads… Back off DePaul soccer team!) Dad, I think you have a crush on me Brrr. This ice pack is super cold! (LOVE that I am my little girls fav… When do kids stop adoring their … Continue reading →

Natalie LOVES visiting her Nana at the Edible Garden at the Farm Zoo, where she volunteers on Wednesdays.  Last week, Nana gave us kale.  And she frequently finds a yummy berry for Natalie to eat straight from the plant.  Nana … Continue reading →

We often try to go to northern WI during the summer, as my family and I did while growing up.  However, the 6-hr trip didn’t seem quite worth it this year, so I convinced (okay, not a hard sell) Grandma … Continue reading →

I hold the door for you Mommy My sis is trusting me with her fav blue ball! Where’s my dinner?!! Hold on tight Pop. I am wiggly! That blackberry was so sour Is it my turn, Lucy? (Singing Mary had … Continue reading →

A pic from back in June of Aunt Jira with the kids. Excited to get one with Clayton soon! He might be able to leave the hospital next week. Natalie and Elliott cannot visit him in the NICU so they … Continue reading →

I love hearing Natalie talk and see how her language develops. She has a lot to say – and a lot of funny expressions to go along with her stories. Here are a few of my favorite Nat-isms… “So me”… … Continue reading →

Is there a weight limit to this stroller? (Note from me as Mom: I know that she shouldn’t have the paci in her mouth… it’s usually restricted to storytime before naptime and bad diaper changes.  And, we’re already talking about … Continue reading →