Working Mom

I went back to work for half days during the first few weeks of the school year, but have now returned to full time. While it’s difficult to leave Emma and Scott each morning, I know that they are having a swell time together. They sure are great motivation to pack up and head home after the bell!

Zest for Life

This weekend Scott will be featured as a guest speaker at Peoria’s “Zest for Life” Expo at the Peoria Civic Center. This two-day event targets retirees. Stop by his booth on Friday, September 26 or Saturday, September 27. All of the details are below.

Zest for Life Retirement Expo ‘08

Peoria Civic Center

September 26: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

September 27: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Scott's Motivational Talk:

September 26: 6:00 p.m.

September 27: 11:30 a.m.

Website: http://www.zesteez.com/

ISU Panel Discussion

This Tuesday, September 23, Scott will be part of a panel discussion on publishing at Illinois State University’s Milner Library. He and two other published authors will be speaking about their personal experiences writing and publishing as well as selling and signing their books. The event is free and open to the public.

"A Conversation With Newly Published Authors"
September 23, 2008

2:00-3:00 p.m.

Milner Library - Main Floor

Illinois State University

Emma Tries Tummy Time

This video is only a few weeks old and already outdated! At the time, Emma really struggled with her tummy time, but she now can lift herself up with no problems at all! We'll get new video of Emma mastering tummy time up soon.

GO BEARS!

Daddy and Emma geared up for the first official game of the season last Sunday. Emma is swimming in her Bears’ cheerleader outfit, but it was purchased for a six-month-old. Perhaps we had high hopes of the team making it to January’s playoffs.

Rock-a-bye Baby

Emma experienced her crib for the first time last week. We attempted a nap with her flat on her back, but as you will see, she was far too mesmerized by her mobile!

Stay-at-home Daddy

Most of you already know that Scott has taken a one-year leave of absence from his position at the high school to stay at home with Emma. He is thrilled with this opportunity and looking forward to play time, walks, singing songs, reading books, rocking/dancing, and all of the other joys of taking care of a baby. With three weeks under his belt, Scott is getting into a groove and even finding a little time to work on his writing.

P.S. The books are age appropriate . . . for Emma.

A Swingin' Good Time!

Today Emma enjoyed a little time on her swing ... and hiccups.

Four Generations of Females

With Kristen’s grandmother in town from Arizona, it was the perfect time for four generations to get together and enjoy baby Emma. Great-Grandma Carole (Nan), Grandma Jill, Kristen, and Emma posed for the camera over a Labor Day visit.