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A couple weeks ago, I took Elliott downtown on a bike trip to get a hat, while Natalie was napping.  She woke up before we got back and was very jealous that she didn’t get to go on a bike … Continue reading →

Sorry. Gotta get it out. 5:30 wake ups are just too early. I long for the days when my kids slept Til 6:45

We’ve had a fun 4th of July weekend.  Yesterday, we went to the 4th of July parade in Hinsdale for the 3rd year running (though missed our good friend Molly who moved to Pittsburgh and had always gone!) and a … Continue reading →

Last week, we celebrated Elliott’s 15-month birthday!  Today, we had his doc’s appt.  His stats: Weight: 26 lbs, 6 oz (90th percentile) Height: 32.5 inches (90th percentile) Head Circumference: 19.75 inches (98th+ percentile) On a positive note, his ears that … Continue reading →

“We need to make sure we bless Dad first because he is really far away in Indianapolis.” “Mom, can you make sure that I don’t sleep to long.  I don’t really like sleeping a long time.  I’m really smart.  I … Continue reading →

7:40 pm Natalie: Can I just have one more story tonight?  For a really special treat?  Please, please.  Just one more story. Me: No Natalie.  It’s past your bedtime.  (After 4 more times of asking…) you seem to ask for … Continue reading →

Just after Jordan’s birthday, Grandma and Grandpa came in for a visit!  Woo hoo!  Jordan and I got a date night out of the deal.  The kids got outings to the zoo, park, Chipotle and a couple new outfits/books.  (I … Continue reading →

On May 29th, we celebrated the 33rd birthday of the world’s greatest Dad!  Why is he the best Dad? (From the viewpoint of Natalie) 1.  He’s STRONG (balancing 25 lbs in the right arm, 35 lbs in the left – … Continue reading →

Our kids have been blessed to have met and known 6 great grandparents (both of my grandmas, though Grandma Mary passed away before meeting Elliott, and amazingly, all 4 of Jordan’s grandparents).  At a time when a friend recently lost … Continue reading →

The Kennedy Clan visited us from South Bend this weekend and our friend Vanessa who lives downtown joined us too – yay!  A big thanks to Jordan’s parents for hosting a  yummy dinner at their house and the Kennedy’s overnight. … Continue reading →