bubble, poopey and nana

Okay so we figured we'd post the info you are all dying to know. Gretchen is coming along. She is really working on talking. I tried to compile a list of words for you all (beginning with her latest). Here it goes: bubble, poopey, nana (banana), ya-hoo!, blueberry (okay maybe I'm the only one who knows she's saying it), cheese, nose, eyes, moo, ready, ball, please, baba (binky), doggie, kitty cat, that, here you go, thank you, night night, num num, bye bye, da da, ma ma.
She really loves to point out noses, eyes, ears, and mouth on everyone (including stuffed animals).
Okay and perhaps one of our favorites is that she now wears pigtails!

Our move to Vermont

Well we have been settled for about two weeks in Burlington, Vermont and decided it was time to start a blog. We have had a difficult time with the move. We are all a little home sick for New Orleans, especially Mike; although we have nothing to complain about (now). Initially we just couldn't find a place and had to stay at a Holiday Inn. That was very frustrating, but I am glad for the wait because we now have a great little place. Mike has about a 10 min. drive to the hospital and Gretchen and I have a sweet setup at home. The apartment itself is very spacious with lots of room to kick a ball or dance. We also have a full 2 acres of property to play on. We are living in a basement apartment and the landlord lives upstairs. They are a couple close to our age with a little boy who is 11 months. Gretchen and I took a hike with Cari and Jack (Landlady and son) just yesterday. It's great to have friends upstairs. The weather is beautiful and we are so happy with our situation!