The Slack Family

Let's Try this Again . . .

2009-01-20T06:38:00.001-08:00

Ok . . . I am going to attempt to get this Blog up and running again after a miserable bout of neglect. Here is our greatest news in the last 8 months (since my last post . . . yikes!). Welcome Samuel Norman Slack.

Bathtime with Papa

2008-03-22T19:22:00.000-07:00

Henry loves bathtime . . . especially when he gets to show off for Papa for Elly!!

Sweet Boy

2008-03-07T19:18:00.000-08:00

Just when I think my little boy is getting to be so big, he reminds that he is still just a little guy.

Ice Cream

2008-03-02T19:14:00.000-08:00

Henry loves ice cream . . . just like his daddy.

Is Henry 21 already??

2008-01-28T17:42:00.000-08:00

This will surely end Chris' hope of a political career . . . Henry was anxious to help clean up after Daddy's Birthday festivities!!

Surprise!!!! Chris turns 30!!!! (Part III)

2008-01-27T17:40:00.000-08:00

There were just too many fun pictures to share!!!!

Surprise!!!! Chris turns 30!!!!

2008-01-27T17:32:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday to Daddy!!

Mommy planned a very crazy 30th Birthday for Daddy . . . and boy was he surprised!!! Mac and Pop came down from Virginia, and Grandpa, Grandma, Uncle Troy, Uncle Ken, Elly, Papa, and Aunt Tia were just a few of the guests there to help celebrate.

There was even a CLOWN - named Tater!!!!

Grandma and Grandpa Visit!!

2008-01-27T17:23:00.000-08:00

Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle Troy, and Uncle Ken all came to visit us from Wisconsin this week. It was so wonderful to have them here. Grandpa and Dad showed me some very new tricks on my Elmo guitar!! I especially loved playing basketball with Uncle Troy and learning to play horseshoes. Thank you for coming to visit us!!! We love you!!

Snowy Day in Georgia

2008-01-19T17:17:00.000-08:00

For the first time in years, we had a snowy day in Georgia . . . it was amazing!!

Christmas in Virginia

2007-12-25T17:18:00.000-08:00

For Christmas this year, we spent the holidays with our Slack Family!! We all met at Mac and Pop's cabin, and we enjoyed hiking, playing, and celebrating. I especially enjoyed spending time with my cousin, Simon. Here are some of my favorite pictures:

Hanging out with Mac and Aunt Pam

Opening gifts with Simon . . . Santa brought us many cool toys!!

Playing and reading books with Simon

Trying on my new Construction Hat

Watching Luna sleep . . . I LOVED chasing Luna. She is alot of fun!!

More Fun with Food

2007-12-21T17:15:00.000-08:00

Mommy let me eat yogurt today with my very own spoon. I think I did pretty well!!!

I Love Spaghetti

2007-12-17T17:05:00.000-08:00

Learning to eat on my own is very fun . . . and very messy!! Here I am dipping my bread, apple, and face into my spaghetti. Yummy!!!

First Visit with Santa!!!

2007-12-12T20:17:00.000-08:00

Henry went to visit Santa tonight for the very first time . . . and as you can see, he did not exactly LOVE the experience. Ha!! We had fun nevertheless, and he laughed all the way home. Maybe next year he will be ready to ask for that new truck!!

Sorry for the blurry shots - no flash photos allowed at the North Pole!!

. . . Mommy to the Rescue!!

Playing in the Leaves!!

2007-12-09T20:13:00.000-08:00

Henry had a ball playing in the leaves this past weekend. Too bad Daddy said he looked goofy in his hat!!

Visiting Cousin Gavin in Sylva

2007-12-01T20:05:00.000-08:00

Our family took a day trip to Sylva, NC to visit our new cousin, Gavin. He was absolutely precious and a great snuggler. We had a wonderful time, and we even got the chance to attend the Sylva Christmas Parade (with Cousin Taylor performing). It was a great way to get ready for the holidays.

Staying Warm at Breakfast

2007-11-28T20:00:00.001-08:00

Henry wanted to eat breakfast in his favorite hat this morning . . . how can you argue with that??

Thanksgiving

2007-11-22T19:53:00.000-08:00

The Slack Family had a wonderful Thanksgiving this year!! Henry especially enjoyed the Sweet Potato Souffle (thanks, Aunt Erin). Check out the costumes . . . you know Grandma Cocky had to bring something fun and festive!

Lindsey's 29th Birthday

2007-11-17T19:46:00.000-08:00

Check out some pics from my 29th Birthday! Erin and I sat 30 feet from Sting at the Police concert: it was incredible!!! We topped of the night with some Bubbly and a surprise visit from my God-Mother. What a great celebration!

Henry is Busy all the Time!!

2007-11-15T20:11:00.000-08:00

Henry sure has been busy this month. He has learned several new words (apple, cow, kitty, and his most favorite . . . no). He has learned to climb the stairs on his playset and zips down the slide all by himself. He loves to ride his airplane all over the house (thank you again to Aunt Jenn and Uncle Rob!!), and he also likes to jump!!

Halloween Fun!!

2007-10-31T20:30:00.000-07:00

Henry had a very busy Halloween Day! He was so excited to be a part of the Halloween Parade at school, where he had the chance to wear his costume (a very sweet Chicken Little) and eat lunch with Mommy and Daddy. Here are a few pics from the big day . . .

Henry and his friend Superman . . . I mean Harrison.

Henry and Daddy having fun.

Henry goes Trick or Tweeting . . . I couldn't resist!!

Trick or Treating is very hard work!!!

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Four Seasons Neighborhood Party . . . Henry cuddles up with one of his baby-sitters, Olivia. Everyone was there, from Peter Pan to Elmo to the Tin Man and the Mummy. It was a great time!

Off to the Farm

2007-10-28T19:52:00.000-07:00

Last Sunday, we took a trip to the Cagle Dairy Farm. What a day!
Henry enjoyed looking at the baby cows watching the pigs race around a track.
Daddy enjoyed carrying 5 pumpkins at one time to the car ("all you can carry for $15 dollars"). Grandma Cocky enjoyed bargaining with the Pumpkin lady.
Grandpa Papa enjoyed reminiscing about farm life.
Aunt Tia Kangol enjoyed the idea of bouncing on the moonwalk.
Mommy enjoyed the ride home - ha!!!

Mommy thinks I am Pretty Cute

2007-10-16T21:00:00.000-07:00

Here I am chilling out at dinner with my Grandma Mac and Grandpa Pop. I am pretty sure the ladies were checking me out!!

Ellington Family Reunion 2007

2007-10-16T20:22:00.000-07:00

This weekend, I went on my very first trip to the beach! It was the annual Ellington Family Reunion, and I had a great time. I met my awesome cousin Simon for the very first time, and I got to play with my uncles, aunts, Grandma Mac, Grandpa Pop, and many other family members. I loved the beach . . . and I loved eating many handfuls of sand as well - yummy!

Here I am with the boys. Mom wanted us to pose, but we had more fun things to do!

Cousin Simon and I hang out by the water. We had a great time playing together.

My first encounter with seaweed!! I wasn't so sure about that stuff!

Playing at the Beach is tough work . . .

85 Degrees is just not Pumpkin Weather !

2007-10-07T21:00:00.000-07:00

I had so much fun visiting Berry Patch Farm today. They had pumpkins, animals, a tractor, and lots of kids to watch!! It was a little warm for October . . . but I managed to have fun.

I Love my Slide!!

2007-10-07T20:48:00.000-07:00

I took Daddy out to play in our yard this weekend. I even showed him how to go down the slide. I am really fast (so fast, Mommy could not keep up with the camera . . . sorry for the blurry pic!)

Playing in my Yard

2007-10-01T07:32:00.000-07:00

This weekend was beautiful in Atlanta. Fall has finally arrived! Henry took full advantage of the sunny day - kicking and throwing his basketball in the yard.

Henry's First Haircut

2007-09-30T21:12:00.000-07:00

Henry had a very big day Saturday, as we went to get his first haircut. I have to admit - it was very hard to see those sweet, blonde curls disappear (see first picture), but he is quite the clean cut little boy now. We had a great time playing with bubbles and eating animal crackers while they cut away. Henry was a very big boy - did not shed a tear!

September Visitors

2007-09-26T17:59:00.000-07:00

I have been so lucky to have so many wonderful visitors this month . . . it has been great! Aunt Talia came to visit from Switzerland for 2 weeks. What a wonderful time. Aunt Erin has some pictures of me showing her around, so I will have to add them soon.

We then took a trip up to Pop and Grandma Mac's house for the Carolina v. Virginia game. Go Wahoos!!! I wore my lucky Virginia shirt . . . and it must have worked! Virginia beat the Tarheels, 22-20!!

Here I am with my "Aunt" Leslie . . . I wore my new Carolina hat (from Grandma Mac) for her.

After we returned from Virginia, Grandpa Ted came down and stayed for a whole week!! We had a blast! I showed Grandpa all my new tricks. I miss him already!!

Growing up!

2007-09-23T17:29:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone . . . Henry is getting so big and becoming quite the little boy. We are loving every minute!!

If You're Happy and you know it . . . Clap your Hands!!

Welcome to the Slack Family Blog

2007-08-13T12:48:00.000-07:00

Hello all! Welcome to our new site! I was inspired by a girlfriend of mine to get this set up, and I hope to keep it up to date and stocked with new pictures.

Summer has flown by for us. We have had the joy of celebrating several weddings and traveling all across the Midwest and East Coast. We started the summer with a trip to Annapolis for Jenn and Rob's amazing wedding weekend (Henry got to wear his new bow tie), and we also made trips to Traverse City (Michigan) and Athens to see 2 of our dear friends "tie the knot." We just returned from Wisconsin where we also had the chance to celebrate Aunt Tami and Uncle Greg's wedding. It was an incredible weekend!! Henry enjoyed his first visit to the Scandinavia Corn Roast, where he danced the Polka and ate 2 whole ears of corn on the cob!!

Henry has had quite the summer. He turned 1 on June 9th, and enjoyed the chance to eat cake with his Grandma and Grandpa Slack, Grandma and Grandpa Trinrud, and Aunt Erin. He also decided to show off his moves by taking his first steps during the birthday weekend!! We were thrilled.

He is now pretty much going non-stop: running, eating, and trying news words all the time. He knows Mama, Dada, ball, night-night, and "Boots" and "Lily" (2 family cats). He likes to clap and dance, and never misses the chance to play outside.

Grandpa Ted is coming to visit very soon, so we are gearing up for his arrival. We cannot wait!! We will try to be better about keeping this up to date and filled with pictures of our growing boy.

We love you all -