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Background: Many times a day, Elliott says “I’m not in a good mood.”  Today/tonight was one of those days where he especially wasn’t in a good mood.  There are things that Natalie does to provoke him – e.g. getting way … Continue reading →

Jordan is in England so just one grown up the first night. Clever way for Natalie to get extra time with me without her brother catching on…   And night 2, we were lucky enough to have Daniele and Baby … Continue reading →

Love to see her spelling develop!

Elliott asked me why I don’t sing two songs at night like his Dad. I explained that singing creative (customized) songs is a talent of his but not mine. So he has been talking about talents the last few nights. … Continue reading →

Before bed tonight… “Mom why I don’t get to sleep with you very much oftenly. I wish I was Daddy” – Elliott So sweet even after many nights of waking us up with night terrors or climbing up my back … Continue reading →

We went to Green Bay for Christmas. Some of the highlights below: Blue Moon once cream as requested by Elliott and only available in the Midwest 4 generations of girls Some reading time with Uncle Mike (and expectant father!) Cuddle … Continue reading →

I am Loving these photos – she just seems so much older this past year!  (Okay, 0 to 1 was a big jump too!) Happy 6th Birthday, Natalie! Height / Weight: For some reason, I’m thinking 48 inches and 48 … Continue reading →

Monday, December 19th was Natalie’s 6th birthday!  The celebration weekend kicked off with a party at BounceTown with about 17 school friends and neighbors.  I don’t have the best pictures on my phone, but here is one of Natalie being … Continue reading →

Nana began a birthday tradition for Natalie when she turned 4 and got her first American Girl doll (from Nana and Pop): Birthday lunch at the American Girl Cafe.  We had our biggest group yet this year – the (young) … Continue reading →