Tuesday, January 1, 2019

The End of An Era

 Dear family and friends,

This blog has been an almost daily part of my life for over ten years.  I started it in 2008 as a way for long-distance grandparents to stay up-to-date on the daily events of baby Stephie.  Ten years (and two additional kids) later, technology has evolved where we are all now connected in so many more ways: FaceTime, Facebook, digital picture frames, etc.  And though I have continued this blog for many years past when blogging was the digital media of choice, I do feel that it has probably run its course.  I am especially aware as Stephie approaches "tween" years that she will want to have her own social media presence soon, and it is really not my right to expose her day-to-day life in a public manner any more.  So, thanks for all of the memories!  I know I will look back on this fondly and hope to share it with our girls some day.  In the meantime, if you haven't already, friend me on Facebook where I post of our family adventures often.  Or, if you prefer, in four years, friend Stephie.  : )

All the best,
Erica



















Saturday, December 29, 2018

Safari West adventure

We unfortunately got the one rainy day in 10 days to go see the animals. It was a bit wetter than we expected, but we still had fun!













Friday, December 21, 2018

Another week in review!

 Violet was cleaning the park so the workers could stay home with their families!
Bingo and Stephie, reunited.

 Stephie's heritage presentation on Poland.
 V at Costco.
 Ouch!  Thankfully just a sprain...we think.
 Happiest kid ever.


 Piano recital success!

 We miss you Alex and Jeannie!

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Random pics

 Huge Pinterest fail
Haley giving her heritage report
 Partners in crime
 Math nerds rule!

 Dance party
 The whole gang. Violet is their mascot.
 Polish gingerbread cookies