Monday, August 12, 2013

August Fun


We're having quite a summer---going to the park, meeting new cousins, riding tricycles, and literally watching Natalie grow!

It's hard to believe it has been over a month since our last post.  Everyone is pretty healthy and very happy, and our main news is that Amy has successfully transitioned back into the working world.  We're getting totally spoiled by our amazing nanny, and leaving Natalie in such good hands sure makes it a little easier to leave each day.  She may be literally the happiest baby any of us have ever met with the most beautiful smile.  She is very observant and loves watching Harrison run around.  Even with a little ear infection she seems tickled just sit in her new chair and take in the world.

Harrison has fully adjusted to his new sister, and is acting as funny as ever.  He loves school, and is preparing to move up to the primary class room later in August.  We're hoping this tips him over the finish line in terms of potty training, and we know that it will feed his appetite for learning.  He's visited the "Bluejay Room" several times and the teachers report it is very hard to get him away from all the new puzzles and books.

We are also very happy to announce that Harrison and Natalie have ANOTHER little cousin.  Tom's brother Brian and his wife Katie are doing well with their son, Ben.  It will be so fun to watch all the cousins grow together.

We've posted several new pictures and hope everyone has a great end to the summer.  Hard to believe September is right around the corner.  Much to Harrison's pleasure, that means football and friends!