All Nataly All the Time

Nataly has been keeping us busy. She's been talking (blabbering really), moving around and investigating anything she can get her hands on. She's trying real hard to crawl. She does the army crawl here and there. She can pull herself up sometimes but she loves to stand and play. Nataly can't wait to get outside. We've been able to get out and about when the weather is nice. But we are just waiting to get outside every day to see what new things we can find. Music class has been a blast. She loves going. Nataly gets into the beats. It's great to watch. She bounces up and down when she sits or when she's standing. It's so cute.

She loves to look out the window and wait for people to walk by.
Especially if they are walking their dogs.

Reading the mail - a letter from Grandpa Schaffer.

I got her a remote so she would stop chewing on mine.
But hers doesn't light up, so she still wants mine.

Italian Leather Handbags

We've been working on this for a while but haven't been able to say anything. We started a little company with Tim and Cathy to sell Italian leather hand bags. The companies name is Pelletteria - which means Leather Shop in Italian.

Alisha and Cathy both have purses they got while in Italy and are constantly getting compliments on them. That got us thinking that we should figure out a way to import them and sell them. The plan is to sell them online, at boutiques, have purse parties and to friends and family. We are working with an importer to bring them into the US straight from Italy. These are exactly the same purses and handbags you see in the leather shops in Florence and San Gimignano. These are not the ones you buy on the street from the guys that run away when the police come. These are the real deal.

Here are some pics of our first batch of handbags. The prices vary. So if you want one or have any questions let Alisha know.

A Bunch of Nataly Pics and A Couple of Videos

Visit with the girls and the kids

I headed out to Lake Elmo to get together with the girls from high school. It was a blast. 5 girls and 7 kids. yikes! We even managed to get a photo of all the kids. Crazy times but it was a blast. Lots of playing and running.

Trying to get a picture.

Finally got an ok pic

Besties hang out again.

Here are some random photos I found I thought I'd post.



What do you think Nataly is doing?

Yup, trying to poop.

Baptism

A belated thank you to everyone that was part of Nataly's baptism. Thanks to everyone for braving the weather and coming together for Nataly. A special thanks for those of you that got stuck in our neighborhood and made a day long event out of the baptism.




The last two aren't baptism pics.

Happy Valentines Day from Nataly

If I could talk, I would tell everyone Happy Valentines Day.

The Month of Nataly

Well the month of January really was uneventful. We are just trying to get through the winter now. We had Eric's birthday to celebrate and at the end of the month Nataly turned 6 months! I can't believe it's been a half a year now since Nataly came into our lives. She's the best thing that has happened to us. We just love all the smiles, coos, and noises she has to share with us. She's growing so fast. I want to see her grow but a part of me just wants her to stay the same for just a little bit longer. Before we know it she will be 16 and going on a date. yikes! Hopefully not any sooner.

Nataly had her 6 month appointment yesterday. 2 shots. Trying to space them out. That little body just doesn't need all those needles in her. Poor thing. She was pissed and very sad. We rarely see that beat red face but we saw it yesterday. I felt so bad for her.

Here are her latest measurements:
weight: 19.4 lbs 95% percentile
length: 29" 100% percentile
Head: 18" 99% percentile
That's my girl!

Here are a few pictures and videos over the past month or so. Enjoy!


















Nataly and Mary trying to figure each other out.



Just chillin'