Introducing "Bite-size Biggs Blurbs"

Since blogging became overwhelming for a while, I've decided to simplify my blog updates. I'm not waiting for big "newsworthy" events to post. We're just going to put up pictures from each week with a little bit about what we're up to. We call them "Bite-size Biggs Blurbs". Enjoy!

March 20th was John's 2nd birthday! Hooray big boy!

Aunt Jeanette brought cupcakes so we could celebrate. You can't tell from his somber expression, but John was pretty thrilled! 

We had some beautiful days this last week! We just had to go to the park and dig in the mud.

His clothes were dirty, but he was so happy!

A new favorite outdoor activity--chalk on the deck! This is what happens when you don't have a driveway...

Uh oh! Pen on the wall! John looks guilty, but he actually really liked scrubbing the wall. He didn't want Mom to take the magic eraser away!

John wished he could join the Primary children in singing for the Easter program. He was entranced!

Matt dissembled a pallet to construct a hanging tomato box for our deck.

John loved helping Dad. He mostly used the hammer to "test the wood's durability", but he sure had fun!

The finished box hanging over the side!

A view from the yard. It looks great!

Baby bump at 33 weeks! We're getting so close to meeting little Lucy Lu!

A Quick Trip to Chicago

While we are in Indianapolis this summer, we are only three hours from Chicago--so we had to go at least once. I think the Windy City is definitely one of the more underrated big cities. First of all, the skyline is totally impressive, especially coming in from the south. So what did we do in Chicago?

First Stop: Chicago Style Pizza!

We went all out at Giordano's, the home of the deep dish pizza. There are several locations around the city, and we had to wait over an hour (with several toddler meltdowns along the way), but it was totally worth it! We ate half the pizza for lunch...and then finished it for dinner. It didn't even last more than a couple hours. So cheesy, buttery and yummy.

Oops, sorry John! He was probably waving at our server.

And this is more like real life! Feed John first!

Second Stop: Cloud Gate!

The Chicago bean is a necessary stop, but all of Millennium Park is great to walk around and explore. John loved seeing his reflection in the bean, splashing in the fountains and chasing after pigeons. He actually got pretty close to a few of them!

Third Stop: Lutz German Bakery!

Matt's great-grandfather owned a german bakery in Chicago a while back. He eventually sold it to the Lutz family and the bakery is still there today! We just had to stop and check it out. We bought a black forest cake and a baumkuchen (almond cake rolled in small layers like a tree trunk). It was so delicious! A sweet employee brought over a big cup of milk for John, and we were able to chat with the owner about the history of the bakery. He gave John a free cookie. These guys really knew the way to our heart--being so nice to our son!

John eyeing the baumkuchen.

Biggs Family July-December 2013

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John's First Year

I can't believe it, but our little guy is one year old! How did this happen?! I haven't been a very good at blogging since he was born. Maybe it has to do with the fact that John is super active and social. He is going, going, going all day. Since he has been here, we have loved getting to know him, and of course, taking lots of pictures. Here is an overview of John's first year!

Little John at the hospital, two days after he was born. 

1 month old

Blessing day-Mother's Day 2013

2 months old

3 months old

4 months old

5 months old

6 months old

7 months old

8 months old

9 months old

10 months old

11 months old

12 months old

Biggs Family January-June

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I haven't been up-to-date with our blog, but at least I've been taking pictures! Here are some of our adventures over the last few months. We've had some big changes, least of all welcoming our favorite little guy, John, to the family.

Photobook 2012

Here are some of our favorite pictures and memories from 2012. It was a great year!

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Let it Snow!

I absolutely LOVE snow. Not the brown, crunchy, gross snow that's been on the ground for weeks, but the soft, floating flakes coming down from the sky. I love walking as the snow comes slowly and gently towards the ground. Every winter, I have the same sense of wonder as I gaze up towards the sky and watch the flakes almost appear from nowhere. A few days ago, we had our first real snowfall (real=the snow is actually sticking to the ground). Matt knows how much I love the snow, so he had our front window blinds wide open when I woke up. I insisted that we immediately go outside and take pictures. Matt was practical and shoveled the walkway while I dusted off our car. I really wish our baby was here to enjoy it with us! That will just have to wait a while.

Matt dutifully shoveling the snow with a metal shovel.

Matt, looking ruggedly handsome.

We love the snow!

Jessica posing in her new maternity coat in front of our apartment.

The car! Good thing the snow hadn't turned to ice yet!

In other news, we are officially in the third trimester as of this week! Woohoo! The baby bump is definitely getting bigger--and he's still got several pounds to go!

Jessica at 28 weeks.