Natalie climbs the stairs again

Natalie hadn't been up and down our stairs for a little while. However, when she had an opportunity to climb them again today, she surprised us with how much she had improved. She went up on her own much faster than ever before, and most importantly, she came down on her own with tremendous confidence. It almost seems like she had been practicing. Her stamina was also noteworthy - she probably made a dozen trips up and down on her own without pausing and without getting tired. Of course, she did work up an appetite, which was obvious when we had dinner.

Labor Day Weekend with Grandparents from Chicago

Natalie's Grandparents came down from Chicago to visit her over the long Labor Day weekend. Of course, Natalie is very happy to see them again and loves all the extra attention that she's getting.

6 Months as our Daughter

It seems almost impossible to believe, but Natalie has now been our daughter for 6 months! To celebrate, Mom got Natalie a cupcake as a special surprise. She loved looking at the cupcake and eating it, but having the candle blown out seemed to confuse and annoy her.

These past 6 months have just flown past so quickly. While they may have seemed brief, they've been the happiest times of our lives. We're so blessed to have Natalie and each other.