I think I met Julie when I was around 12. At Yogurtland we lost track of time catching up after 9 years since the last time we saw each other. I wish we had ALL day to do that. It was so great to see her and connect again. And Yogurtland did not disappoint.

Rocky Cola Cafe has good food and a real Juke Box. That was Monday night with Vern and Clare.

I've known Ami since I was 19. Thanks for the fun evening talking and chowing down on "healthy" appetizers.

I can't even rememer when I first met Heidi but I must have been 12 or something. I think we'll be friends forever.

I made this banner for Clare, the "lady" in LadyBoy. She is also my sister-in-law.

We had two things to celebrate today when we went out for lunch and got free pie slices.

1.) Jack was born 6 months ago today.
2.) My parents were married 41 years ago today.

Dear Amanda,

I'm so glad I met you when I went to BYU-Hawaii back in 1995...or did we meet in 1996? I love how we  can pick up where we left off so easily. Thank you for making lunch for me today. The tacos were delicious. I loved seeing where you live, I think the nursery for Eloise is perfect, your home decor makes me want to redecorate and now I wish I saw your garage so I'd feel better about myself...maybe. I loved talking about important and not-so-important things. I can't wait to meet your new baby and hear about your adventures in motherhood...possibly on a blog? Maybe just through email and regular "reunions." Thanks again.

Love you.
Natalie

Jack likes to go in the backyard and practice his "talking" with Grandpa. I just spy on them from the back door.

We like Dave and Amanda. Meeting up for French Dip sandwiches and frozen yogurt in downtown L.A. on a Friday night was the perfect double date. The only thing that would have made the night more perfect is if Van and Katie had been with us.

We borrowed this European Baby Spa from a friend and I'm pretty sure Jack likes it.

My dad's sister (Jack's great Aunt Beverly) came over to meet him.

Jack met all of his cousins on my side (Hazel is only 11 months older than him).

Jack got to "talk" to Nana on the webcam.

And we discovered he likes to play "peek-a-boo."

I didn't get a great picture of it but I made this banner for my friend, Tatum. It was a belated birthday gift. She started her own company, Cheerful Editorial & Communications...plus her name means "cheerful."

UPDATE: Here is the banner hanging at Tatum's house...she said that the closet is the temporary spot until she gets a special nook in her house for her "office." Yay!