Last friday was natalie's second birthday...or "happy day" as she says. take a trip with me down memory lane, wont' you?

13 weeks pregnant


40 weeks pregnant, on my due date (she didn't come for another 16! days)


finally!


1 month


first trip to the lake home (8 weeks)


3 months




with her buddy sebi. they were born 4 days apart!












one year


15 months at the lake


16 months

18 months

20 months

21 months

22 months

2 years old!

open house!

we had our open house party yesterday afternoon. it was a lot of work, but it was also a lot of fun...until natalie hit her wall around 5:00 and wanted everyone OUT. she calmed down around 6 when everyone but some of our bestest friends left. the kids (with the exception of our own angel) were SO well behaved, they just quietly played together for hours. I hope natalie was taking notes.

even though it was cold and rainy we still had a good turnout with around 50 people. if you were unable to make it, we can try to slot you in for your own personal guided tour ;o)

natalie's room

natalie's room pretty much looks the same as it did in the old house, just with more space. she seems happy with it.