Gretchen's first fort

This is just a random shot of her wearing her new headband.

We watched an episode of Blue's Clues where they made a fort; the next logical step was to make one of our own.

Gretchen's pirate face.

Sun glasses

If this picture does not make your day then something is wrong with you.

Here she is in the box that Nathan's Valentine's Day gift came in.

Gretchen and Angelica

Gretchen was so excited to hang out with Angelica. She kept giving her kisses and hugs. It was too cute. She is going to be the best big sister.

G looks so big next to Angelica. I know she is not a tiny baby anymore, but it still catches me by surprise at how big she is compared to Angelica.

Snow!

Attempting a snow angel

Relaxing after running around in all her gear.

snowball making (or at least trying to)

All bundled up.

Announcement

Gretchen is going to be a big sister! We are due with baby #2 on August 20th. When we took Gretchen to the ultra sound she said "Yeah baby" when she looked at the screen. Although I do not think she really understands what is going on.

The baby is off to a healthy start as we finish up the first trimester. However it has been much rougher for me this time around. I have had many of the classic pregnancy symptoms in full force. I did not experience any of these with Gretchen, so it defiantly took me by surprise. I am looking forward to the second trimester and thing quieting down.

Keeping ourselves entertained

Gretchen has decided she loves to hang out in our tub .

Here she is doing what she does best, looking at books.

Waking up from a nap.

Finger Painting is Fun!

We have finger painted a few times, but this was our first tub as canvas experience. She loved it. I highly recommend this method, the clean up is easier then at the table. The down side is you do lose the art work though.

New Video

Here is Gretchen being her silly self. I was hoping to get her on tape talking in her little kid way before she figures out how to talk in a more grown up way.

Merry Christmas!

I put up pictures in reverse order. So here is Uncle Matthew reading to the girls after Christmas.

Here I am reading to the girls.

We tried to get a nice shot with the girls all dressed up, this is the best I got.

Opening presents at Grandma and Pop pop Haselhorst's house.

Gretchen on Christmas morning playing with her new presents! Santa, Mommy, and
Daddy went a little over board this year.

Christmas Eve at my parents house. I love this picture of Amayah.

College Reunion

I got together with several friends for a play date/reunion. Here are all the ladies with their babies.

Emily taught Gretchen how to climb on to her easel.

Welcome Angelica

Our friends Julie and Dennis welcomed their first Child, Angelica, into the world last Friday December 18th. Congrats guys she is beautiful.

A visit to Daddy's Office

Here are a few shots of Gretchen and I at the Kindlemart in Chicago before heading to dinner at the Italian Village.

Here is Gretchen at Nathan's office. He had fun showing her off at the office. She really enjoyed the low placed light switches and turning everyones lights off.