Hunting 1980

My dad told me this last week how my Grandpa Schroeder took him hunting from the early days of my dad and mom being together... today I found picture proof! In this picture, my dad, Uncle Corey, Grandpa, and some random person but looks like could be related. The people are far away in this picture, but it is still reminiscent of early hunting days and I felt compelled to share.

Dedicated to Grandpa

I was going through my cedar chest today so we could move it, and I came across a few old pictures... first picture: September 1978 (3 weeks old) with Grandpa & Grandma Schroeder... second picture: July 1980 with Grandpa Schroeder... third picture: College Graduation, May 2001, with Grandpa & Grandma Schroeder.

Poodle Leash

Really, there is no way to get around it... a "child harness" is really a "leash".
I bought one (more like, broke down and bought one) for our pending trip to California June 17 - 21. Julia loves to be out and walking around, but I hate the thought of her getting away from me or being snatched... not that a "leash" would prevent that, by any means, but at least it should help me keep tabs on her a bit.
Adam has been the most successful one at getting Julia to wear her harness... here she is on Saturday... Adam had it on her and she couldn't have cared less.
Here's hoping *I* can put it on her and it works while we are on vacation...!

erin

For Grandma

My mom bought this dress for Julia a few months ago... it has finally been warm enough for her to wear it. So cute! It is adorable on her! Julia received a bunch of comments on it yesterday, especially when she had her shoes on (sandals that pretty much completely match the dress, by coincidence!).

erin