Last post on this blog

Hello All: This will be my last post on this blog. I will be updating my Uli's Woolies website with a new blog page, so please visit there every now and again for updates on my and the rest of the Pierce Clan's goings on.

Much love!

Melanie

Drumlin Farms Outing

We went to Drumlin Farms today with Auntie Char and Jack, Auntie Pam, Katelyn and Gabe, and new friend Lisa and her daughter Kate. We had a great time checking out all the animals, and mommy LOVED the sheep and nice soft wool she bought while there. Oh yes, its organic wool. 

Getting ready to head out. I love this photo!

Checking out all the cool chickens. Made me want chickens even more than I already do...

Heading home with Uli the LoveBug.

LT Kimberly Crystal

Uli and I flew with LaLa last week to the ever-so-lovely town of Montgomery, AL, to witness Kim's (a.k.a. Sissy) comissioning ceremony. Other than the flight being kind of horrible and LaLa's snoring symphony, it was a great trip. I can say I am truly proud of my sister and we wish her much success in the USAF. Her plan is to fly jets like my Dad, and she's slotted for flight training soon! Yay Sissy!!!

Lt. Colonel Gregory Crystal swearing Lt. Kimberly Crystal into the United States Air Force.

The Crystal Clan: The Colonel (Jean Crystal Chudy), R.O. (Opa), The LT, Mom (LaLa), Me & Uli, and the Lt. Colonel

BABY HULK!!!!!!

Caught on camera for posterity. Can't get much funnier than this.

Baby Hulk

Uli is the Baby Hulk. It's been caught on video for posterity, now I just need a photo to post. Camera's on the outs so you're just going to have to wait. It's the best face ever.

For those of you paying attention, Uli's birthday is just over a month away. It's so WEIRD to say that I have a son, let alone one that's almost a full year old. The time flew, but it was also painfully slow. I am so excited for #1!!!

Looks like we are going to be difficult parents, perhaps we will be called 'the meanest parents in the world'? We are continuing our crusade to keep our child healthy and to keep the planet and its inhabitants healthy too, which means:

• No toys 'Made in China'
  
• No toys that require batteries (eg, nothing that lights up, plays music on its own, etc)
  
• No plastic toys
  
• And yes, all clothes still need to be organic. The only exception are Uli's soakers that I make because I can control what wool is used. :)

What this means to you: contact me if you need gift ideas. There are plenty of websites out there that offer European toys that fit all the criteria. Donate to charity in UFP's name. Donate to the UFP college fund. I have plenty more ideas where those came from.

Four Generations

Opa came to visit for a week in June, and we had to take the opportunity for a generations picture. Opa, Me, my Dad (Papo) and Uli...

Taken last night before we headed up for a bath. He was a little tired out after crawling around in the yard and playing on the swing LaLa put up for him after dinner. It was a good day.

My boys...