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We have had great luck with classes from the parks department recently – the kids especially love gymnastics, which includes a “ball pit” (aka spongy cubes) and obstacle courses.  A huge thanks to Aunt Jira for turning us onto this … Continue reading →

We had a very peaceful trip up to Wisconsin, helped by a couple shows on the iPad and introducing the kids to a jr. Frosty.  Natalie made my mom’s day by visiting her at work – I was very proud … Continue reading →

Elliott’s been dropping Natalie off at preschool from the time he was in utero, so when I told him that he got to go to school soon too, he was thrilled.  The first day was a little tough – the … Continue reading →

2.5 years old but  is one of my favorite ages.  Elliott still adores us and has an increasing amount of spunk in his personality.  He has started developing a bedtime routine of procrastination that I have fallen for, hook, link … Continue reading →

Linville’s go to WI!  We went to Wisconsin Dells with Jordan’s family – it was Jira’s first time in my home state!  On the way up, we stopped by my cousin’s Mike’s new house.  The Dells was great – a … Continue reading →

Natalie’s conversations and comments are just cracking us up lately!  She has a very impressive vocabulary and has a lot to say. On Tuesday, Natalie had ballet class and it was in the mid-80’s.  When we got home, she jumped … Continue reading →

We had a wonderful weekend trip to Fontana, WI, with my family.  (Credit on finding the place still goes to my lovely in-laws, but thankfully, they don’t seem to mind too much that my parents have also gone there with … Continue reading →

After a month hiatus, which included a temporary new job (b/c my boss left), 4th of July in the burbs, our 10-yr anniversary, a couple family birthdays, our nanny’s vaca and probably countless other things, here’s some much-needed cuteness: The … Continue reading →

Happy Father’s Day to the best Dad Natalie & Elliott could ever ask for!  Thanks to our awesome nanny Alison, the kids made homemade rock projects that Natalie was so proud of – and from which she and I accidentally … Continue reading →

In Green Bay last weekend, Elliott spoke one of his longest, clearest sentences: “I want more hot dog.”  He was obviously highly motivated. His most frustrated times are when he’s trying to get Natalie to do something.  Here was a … Continue reading →