08.10.11 - Kissing Kenleigh

Kenleigh came to play tonight while her dad helped me replace a soffit and some fascia board on the house. They used to be our next door neighbors and we saw each other quite a bit, like the time she laid a smooch on him. Nate was bashful then (Click here) but tonight he wasn't so shy. That's my boy, Nate!

06.15.11 - Backyard buddies

Neighbors Kenleigh and Ellie play in the sandbox with Nate during a backyard barbecue.

03.02.11 - Stick a fork in it

Susan, a real nice lady from work, said sent us home with dinner tonight. Actually, that's an understatement. She actually sent us home with 15 pounds of food that can combine for three different meals! (Yes, I stepped on the bathroom scale to see how much it actually weighed.) Tonight we chose the chicken pot pie and Nate loved it! Not only that but he used a fork for the first time!

01.22.11 - Like father, like son

Karen, my partner in Heartland Photography stopped by over lunch to drop off some materials. She went right up to see Nate and he immediately shut down. Poor kid. I can relate. Growing up, I was always pretty bashful around girls. Here's hoping he grows out of it before he's 22.

11.20.10 - Not my mom

Aunt Emily is staying with us tonight because her job brought her to town. But it just so happens that tonight is Bunco night so while Angie's away, Emily helped entertain Nate. They played a few toys and read a few books. Nate did fine but this look seemed to sum it up: "I have no idea who this woman is but she's NOT my mom, dad!"

10.21.10 - First kiss

Nate got his first kiss tonight as we were hanging out with our neighbors Andrew and Tori and their daughter Kenleigh. He didn't much like it and Maddie tried to console him. As Kenleigh scooted away, he looked all coy. I think maybe he really does like her. ;)

10.15.10 - Missing Harley

Harley spent the day with Grandma and Grandpa Shepherd because we had a new roof put on the house. As a result, Nate made friends with Meeko, the boxer from next door before we went to pick her up.

08.01.10 - What a spread!

Friends Brian and Brandi invited us over for dinner tonight and Nate sat at the head of the table. Fortunately, no one was injured like the last time we were at their house.

07.21.10 - Aunt Tiffany

Aunt Tiffany, Nate's godmother, is in town for a few weeks (she's a teacher in Florida) and came over for dinner and a visit tonight. I'm not sure who's more in love with him - us or her!

07.11.10 - Baptized

Nate was baptized by Father Mike between Masses at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church this morning. Several members of our family came to witness the special event including my friend, and fellow photographer, Kelly Glasscock who photographed the event for us. And a special thanks goes out also to Grampy Keith and our friend Tiffany for being Nate's godparents!

06.16.10 - My new friend

Nate made friends with Jayden, a cute six-year-old who was visiting family who are neighbors with Nan and Pop, while he and his sister hung out at their house while Angie and I could attend another Love and Logic parenting class. Jayden was playing outside with everyone when we arrived. After we went inside the house we though Jayden went home. The next thing we knew he popped his head up from behind the kitchen counter and walked in the living room like he owned the joint! Since he liked Nate so much, I insisted that we get a photo of them.

03.13.10 - Bunco boys

Nate hung out with his new buddy, Cohen, tonight while Mom hung out with her Bunco babes. The "girls only" club is being infiltrated by boys. First, Matthew. Then Cohen. Now Nate. Sounds like it ought to be baseball instead of bunco!