Author Archives: Erin

Our little Bug-a-Boo is 10 months old!  Natalie is much more like a little girl than a baby.  Some highlights… Words: Natalie can say “mama,” “dada,” “nana” (for banana) “nigh, nigh” (for good night).  I’ve only heard the last two … Continue reading →

On Saturday, we took a family trip to the Lincoln Park Farm Zoo to feed the ducks and geese.  I like that we can still experience a little bit of country life, even though we live in the 3rd most … Continue reading →

When we were in Green Bay for Becky’s baby shower, I took Jordan and Natalie to the park by my elementary school.  Natalie would clearly be a GREAT MacArthur Eagle.  We used to get our pics taken in front of … Continue reading →

Natalie likes to make this face – and loves when someone makes it back at her.  Its coupled with a deep breathing through the nose.  Nana calls it her snoot face. I’m not sure it makes for polite table manners, … Continue reading →

I posed this pic last night, but I’m re-posting to share that Natalie has added another word to her repertoire: Night, Night.  If there’s other people around, Natalie and I always go around to say “night night” and give kisses.  … Continue reading →

Jordan took this pic on their way to Connor’s house last Monday morning…. He posted it on FB with that comment – and got 18 likes and 4 comments: Christie Wise Awww Snap. William Ted Blackwell II Funky fresh, dressed … Continue reading →

One of the best parts about living in the City is being able to see friends more easily.  Around 3:45 p.m., I texted two college friends, Megan and Kate, to see if they could meet up at the park.  Within … Continue reading →

Natalie hit the 9-mo mark nearly 2 weeks ago, but we just had our 9-mo doc visit on Wed. Weight: 22 lbs, 10 oz (95th percentile – believe it or not, this is a slimmed down version… she’s back on … Continue reading →

Nana –   I feel so stylish in my trendy fall jacket.  Thank you.  I fit right in in Lincoln Park.  I’m a city girl.  You have great taste.  Perfect for my 9 mo picture.   By the way, thanks … Continue reading →

Two weeks ago, Rachel emailed my mom (her aunt and godmother) while Natalie was sleeping (Fridays are just Natalie and Rachel, as Connor’s mom is home with him).  What a treat for my mom – for Natalie’s nanny to be … Continue reading →