The Drive In

Natalie got to join mommy and daddy at the drive in movie. They went to Cottage Grove to see Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. They arrived an hour early to find the place super busy! There were so many families around having a good time. Natalie got to hang out in the front seat which is so very unusual. She was mesmerized by the big screen when the movie started around 9:00. She did get very tired and slept a little bit but since she is a late night girl, this was right up her alley! If the weather is good, mommy and daddy say they want to go again. What a great place for kids! You can scream your head off and no one cares!

Ponytail Girl

Natalie has always had a lot of hair ever since she was born. It has grown so long, we now have to put it up out of her eyes. Her latest fashion is a ponytail. We try to adorn it with a bow. Here are some examples.

Sculpture Garden

A great view of the Minneapolis skyline
Natalie in front of the Spoonbridge and Cherry
The Basillica
Natalie admires the red flower in the Conservatory.

Fishing

Playing Around at Home

Natalie and I were playing around in her room one day. It was so fun! She usually plays in the living room, but now she discovered the toys in her room.

A day at the zoo

These pictures are from Natalie's first trip to Como Zoo. It was such a nice day to visit all the animals. Natalie laughed at the monkeys. She liked them the best.

Cousins

New baby cousin Jaxon arrived last week. Mommy and daddy and Natalie went to visit last Saturday. Natalie was timid at first, but she warmed up to him.
He is so small. Natalie is so big! It is amazing how fast they grow! Natalie and Jaxon will be in the same class at school. It seems so weird to think that!
Brody and Natalie had a fun time together too. She is starting to play and enjoyed Brody's room.

Jerry's Celebration

Everyone came to our house to celebrate Gramps finishing his radiation treatments. He is doing very well! Natalie is his inspiration. Our friend, Robin, created an oil painting from a snapshot of the Noodle. Here, Jerry is surprised to open his gift. What a fabulous painting!! Congrats Jerry and we are all happy to know you are well.

Tanner

Crawling

Natalie has been crawling around for a few weeks now. Here she goes to auntie Em under the table.

Here Comes the Sun!

Have a happy and sunny Sunday!

Garage Sale

The garage sale last weekend was a success! Mommy, Rachele, Chanda, and Steph had a good time selling their stuff. Natalie had a blast too! She even got to ride on Stephanie's shoulders. At the end of the day, Natalie was tuckered out. In fact, all the ladies were tired out after the sale.

Happy Mother's Day!!

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers and grand- mothers out there! Natalie got to spend lots of time with her grandmas this weekend. And she had a terrific day with her mom too!

First Tooth

On Sunday we could see Natalie had her first tooth coming in. It was her bottom right tooth. By Tuesday we could feel it---yeah!! Then mommy came home from work today and what do you know? Natalie has her other bottom tooth! Two teeth in one week, and she wasn't even very fussy. She really is on her way to becoming a big girl. I better watch it or she'll bite me.
Tanner

Stroller for Two

Natalie got to visit with cousin Brody and ride in the new stroller. The stroller is for Brody and the new baby boy that is due in less than two weeks. It would have been really fun for them but it was a little chilly that day.

Babies Babies Everywhere!!

A little while ago, Natalie got to meet some new pals. Baby Kale came all the way from Iowa to visit. He and Natalie enjoyed the exersaucer. Baby Kendra shared a toy with Natalie on the floor. Janice and Gordon hosted the "baby party" and everyone had a ball!

Swinging

Natalie has discovered the playground swings. This spring, on the nice days, she has been able to go swinging. Daddy is always happy to push!