It's Tatge-tastic!!: Lots to be THANKful for, Happy Holidays!

Well, as per usual, it's been forever since I've blogged! It's ok though, we have been a very busy family these last 2 months. This time of year work is pretty crazy/awesome for mom and I. WE LOVE IT. Thanksgiving was beautiful, we had fantastic FL fall weather! We all went to my moms and had a wonderful dinner. Natalie ate NONE of thanksgiving dinner with the exception of the string beans. Super. lol. She is still picky as ever!

Oh....great news!! Jo (my bff) set a wedding date!!!

We also squeezed in a Tatge family Christmas trip up to Chicago! It was really great to see everyone, the weather was gentle on us Floridians and we had a very hard time leaving (as usual). We spent lots of quality time with Nama, stayed at uncle Ryan (birthday boy) and aunt Dana's house (Nat loved all their pets), and also got to visit with uncle Eric, aunt Marissa (newlyweds!), uncle Ian and Amanda (new home owners)! THere was lots to celebrate and we really had an awesome time. We took Nat to the Shed aquarium with Nama, went up to the sky deck downtown, took pics with Santa, saw our friends the Staniaks, partied for Ryan's birthday, and did our secret santa exchange!

....Did I mention Jo & Wally finally set a wedding date?!?!?! Crazy right!!

After our trip Nick had some traveling to do, we both had a few Christmas parties to attend and work was super busy! We had a great Christmas, lots of family time, plenty of presents, and everyone spoiled miss Natalie. She is one lucky little girl! Nick spoiled me as well, but honestly having him home this whole week and next has been the best present ever :)

**NEWS FLASH: Jo and Wally are getting married in AUGUST 2013...get stoked people.

We can officially say Natalie is a chatter box!! It has just exploded the last few weeks and Nick and I can't get enough! She is repeating (finally), and learns new words everyday. It's incredible! As much as we were told not to worry, it was always a little nerve racking that she was a bit slower than most 18th month olds. But 20 months is definitely her magic age. She is an amazing little girl in so many ways. Having a front row seat to watch her grow is a priceless gift. So. Much. Love.