Practicing...

Just because I am cute!

Now on with the show...

What am I watching so intently?
Sarah and Maria performing in The Christmas County Spelling Bee!

Sarah was a cheerleader!

Maria was one of the spelling bee judges and had a singing solo!
They both did a great job! I really enjoyed the show.

To: Aunt Geri; From: Megan and Natalie with Love...

Megan: Hey Natalie!
Natalie: Yeah Megan?
Megan: Did you send that package to Great Aunt Geri in Seattle?
Natalie: Yep, just dropped it off at the post office. Megan, do you know where Seattle is?
Megan: Well according to her blog it is to the left.
Natalie: Oh, okay! Megan?
Megan: Yeah Natalie?
Natalie: Which way is left?
Megan: I think it is that way.

BGSU Friends

Thanksgiving weekend Mommy and I met up with some of her's and Daddy's friends from college. Auntie Becky and Uncle John were back in Ohio for the holiday. Thanks Uncle John for letting me try on your hat. See you again in a few weeks!

Thanksgiving Part II

The Saturday after Thanksgiving we went to Grandma and Grandpa Knapp's. I spent time with Austin and Casey and had a wonderful time.

Thanksgiving Part I....

Megan: "Say Natalie, have your heard about this thing called Christmas?"
Natalie: "I am not sure but it has something to do with presents and somebody named Santa."

Both: "Let's go find Grandma, maybe she can tell us more!"

Laughing and playing with Aunt Dianne

Gobble, Gobble!
On Turkey Day we went to Aunt Debbie and Uncle Bob's. We had a great time and ate lots of good food. I hung out with all of my cousins on Mommy's side.

Storytime with Maria

Tonight Maria came over to play with me. We had a lot of fun. Maria also "sang" some of my favorite books to me. Below is a clip of her singing "Barnyard Dance."

CHOMP!

It has been a couple of weeks since I have made an entry. There are a few things to catch everyone up on...we celebrated Mommy's birthday by going out to brunch and visiting the art museum; I am rolling over from back to tummy and tummy to back; I sit up all by myself; I sleep on my side; and I can even stand up for a little bit. The biggest news of all is I now have two teeth!

Just Because...

Cousins...

On November 2nd, I helped celebrate my cousin Austin's 6th birthday. Here I am with Austin and his sister Casey! I love spending time with them, because they make me laugh!

Happy Birthday Austin!

Happy Halloween!

For Halloween I was an OSU cheerleader. Go Bucks!
That pumpkin has a smiley face...
...It's just me in my pumpkin hat.
Happy Halloween everyone!

It's the Great Pumpkin...

On Sunday Mom and Dad took me to a pumpkin patch. I was all ready to find the perfect one!

Thanks cousins Maria and Sarah for the hat! Stay tuned to see me in my first Halloween costume!

Natalie: The First Six Months...

Today I am six months old. What an amazing world! There are so many people for me to meet, so many places to visit and so much to take in! Here are a few things that I have learned over the last six months:

• There is no better place to fall asleep than on Daddy's chest or shoulder.
• Storytime with Mom is great.
• You get a different view of the world when you are lying on your tummy instead of your back.
• My Grandmas are just as excited to see me as I am to see them!
• Rolling over is harder than it looks.
• Splashing around in the bath is fun.
• Cousins are super fun to hang out with!
  
• Carrots are yummy but sweet potatoes are yummier!
• There are lots and lots of people who love me!

There are a few things I have to look forward to in the next 6 months:

• Something called Halloween.
• Thanksgiving
• Meeting someone named Santa Claus
• My first snow fall
• My first tooth
• Crawling/walking
• and BIRTHDAY CAKE!

This is how I roll, er, swing!

Ohmygosh!

A monster?! At the end of this book?!
Don't turn the page Mommy!
Thanks Aunt Anna for the book!
(Whew! It was just Grover!)

Say hello to my little friends...

Meet Sir Moos-A-Lot, Mr. Pigglesworth, and Mrs. Cluckington!

5 months

Today I am 5 months. It has been an eventful week with Hurricane Ike blowing through the area. Mommy, Daddy, and I are doing just fine. Thankfully we were not without power for very long. We just hope everyone made it through the storm safe and sound.

Weeeeeeee!

4 month Check-up(date)

On Friday I went to the doctor for my FOUR month check-up! I got a two thumbs up. I am 25.75" long and I weigh 13 lbs. 2 oz. The doctor and I had a nice conversation and Daddy made me laugh, which the doctor was happy to hear. I was also told I could start eating cereal. It is going to take some getting used to!

We're going to the Zoo, Zoo, Zoo...

Sunday was absolutely beautiful! The weather was perfect, so Mommy and Daddy took me to the zoo. We had a great time.


Here we are on the carousel. I liked watching all of the animals move up and down. When I am bigger I will be able to ride on one of the animals...

...like the Okapi

While we had our lunch a Mommy peacock and her two chicks were wondering around our table.

We also rode the train. That was my favorite part, there was so much to see.

We did not get a lot of pictures of animals but we did see quite a few. We watched as people fed the giraffes, and I hope I am allowed to feed the giraffes some day. We saw the manatees, the black bear, and the polar bear.

I can't wait until I go back!

4 months old...

Today I am FOUR months old. It was a fun day, but I am so tired I will have to go into more detail about it later. Stay tuned...

Megan

On Thursday evening I met my newest cousin! Megan Taylor was born on Wednesday, August 6th. Congratulations Aunt Beth and Uncle Joe!

Since Megan and I are close in age and geography I think we will be doing a lot of fun stuff together. Here are a few ideas I have: sleep overs at each other's houses, sleepovers together at Grandma's house, having playdates, playing with our dolls together, playing dress up, going for ice cream, going to the zoo, going to Kings Island, going to the Children's Museum, going shopping with our mommies, riding bikes together, watching Disney Princess movies, playing hopscotch, jumping rope, reading Harry Potter, eating pizza at LaRosa's, playing cards with our Aunts, Uncles, cousins, and Grandma, and going galavanting!

Movin' and a Groovin'

Whenever Mommy and Daddy put me on the Pack n' Play to change me, I love to wiggle and kick my legs. Here is a little video for your enjoyment. (note: sorry no sound.)

Toys...

I have a couple of favorite toys.
I recently received a little turtle that lights up and plays music. It will help me learn my colors and shapes. At first I wasn't sure about it, but now I enjoy watching the colors.

I also like my John Deere keys. I am able to hold onto the ring and shake them myself. When Daddy picks me up from the babysitter we often play with these toys until Mommy comes home or I fall asleep.

My hands...

I have recently discovered my hands and they are quite tasty! Sometimes I prefer them to my pacifier.

A Quarter of a Year

I am 3 months old today!

Ready for Summer

Two summer essentials:

Natalie's Fashions

One of the great things about being a baby is all of the new clothes and onesies you receive as gifts. Here is just a sample of what you will find in my closet. The top picture is a lovely flowery outfit from my Great-Aunt Jean. Thanks, Aunt Jean!
Some of Mommy's college interior design friends got together and made these onesies. Heather created "Peas, Love, and Happiness." I wonder if I will like peas! Thanks, Auntie HP!
Carrie created QT"pie". Need I saw more? Thanks Auntie Care!
Lastly, Becky wanted me know I am always welcome in ATL. Thanks Auntie BW!