Watched “How To Train Your Dragon” with Lottie Saturday night. Sitting at church Sunday morning and she says, “Daddy Daddy, dragons!” while pointing out the window. Okay, I think, what does she see? I walk over to see what she’s pointing at. Canadian Geese. She’s pointing at a…
Read MoreThere’s a little secret in St. Louis that my parents taught me well. I will always remember the story of them going on a date to the Zoo on a rainy day and getting to play with baby lions. No one goes to the Zoo on a ugly day.…
Read MoreFor Valentine’s Day, the Finley family took adventage of Shedd Aquarium’s free days for Illinois residents and checked out the fish with Charlotte. We got to the Shedd around 11 and before long had to grab food. Charlotte loves her food. And taking selfies. Always trying to grab…
Read MoreWe have a 6 month old. Over the last month and a half or so, we have been making food for Charlotte. And by we, I mean Nikki. Butternut squash, carrots, peas, pears, apples, sweet potatoes, bananas, and peaches have all been tried. Since birth, she has gained 10 pounds…
Read MoreWhat better to do with a baby at Christmas but get photos taken? Yeah, we did that. For those that didn’t get cards (sent to primary family, no hard feelings), here they are. Oh, and for family that wants to print them, they are available in high enough resolution…
Read MoreWell, we passed out soon after Charlotte did last night. Around 10. Yeah, parenting is tough. Even tougher is the resurgence of my shoulder pain and Charlotte and I catching a cold. Yup, Charlotte was sick for her first Christmas. But she kept smiling that rediculous smile. So it’s…
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