Friday, September 25, 2009

Elmo


We took a quick afternoon trip to the zoo last Wednesday. Here is a shot of the two of us on Gretchen's first carousel ride.


Gretchen loves her new Elmo doll. She hugs and kisses him constantly and she also "takes care" of him. Here are a few shots o her feeding Elmo.



Monday, September 21, 2009

Family Wedding


We had a great weekend with lots of family in town. My weekend actually started on Thursday. My buddy Julie took me to the Melting Pot for my birthday. We had a great time and the food was delicious.

Here are a few shots of the Katie and John. Congrats you two.





On Sunday we hung out and relaxed before everyone had to hit the road. Gretchen loved seeing everyone and she said everyone's name! I think Uncle Matt and Gretchen have the same big smile.


Aunt Sara taught Gretchen to climb on her and flip over. Now she wants be to do it all the time, thanks Sara!

Saturday, September 12, 2009

Happy Birthday to me!


I am blessed with a wonderful husband, who threw me a great surprise party. We started the day going to a farmers market and art fair.









We ended the day celebrateing with great friends at a pub/restaurant in Downers. I was very surprised, thanks everyone for coming. Thank you Nathan!

Monday, September 07, 2009

Letters



We just put up these letters on Saturday! She is one smart cookie.

Friday, August 28, 2009

Elbow

We have a set of Sesame Street books that Gretchen has really gotten into since moving to the apartment. Nathan’s college buddy Jen bought her another Elmo book, which we read multiple times a day. She has decided she loves Elmo, except she calls him “Elbow.” She is very good with her body parts and knows where her actual elbow is. I was trying to help her with the difference I pointed to Elmo and said “Elmo” and then to my elbow and said “elbow.” She looked at me smiled pointed to her elbow and said “elbow” then pointed at the picture of Elmo and said “Elbow.” It is just too cute.

She has also learned how to not only turn on the TV, but change channels and find the cartoons on PBS. So when she flipped it on and actually saw “Elbow” on TV she went crazy. She was screaming “Elbow, Elbow!!!”

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

College Roomate Reunion


A little then and now shot. Donna, Jenny and I got together with our little girls last week. This is the first time that the three of us have gotten together since college, it was fun.



Shhhh!


Thursday, August 13, 2009

The zoo and raspberries


We went to the zoo with Jen, Maddie and Em a few weeks back. Here are a couple of pics from our outing.



Gretchen likes raspberries as you can see.

Friday, July 31, 2009

Playing with Daddy


Nathan loves to put his glasses on G.





Gretchen loves to soak Daddy during bath time.

Sunday, July 26, 2009

Ice Cream






We tried ice cream twice before and she did not like it. I think she might be changing her mind.

Friday, July 24, 2009

Gretchen Being Silly


Here are a few shots on the patio out side of the apartment.



Gretchen decided her shorts were a hat the other day. She carried those shorts around with her almost all day, crazy baby.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Dinning Room Set


I found a dinning room table, six chairs, and a rolling buffet at an estate sale warehouse for a great deal. I got everything for what stores are asking for just the table. The set is Drexel Heritage which is a good furniture maker.