When Mom & Dad are Out of Town

Last weekend, Travis and I traveled to Indiana for a good friend of mine's wedding.  While Mom & Dad got some time to relax, Kyle got to be endlessly spoiled by Grammi and Grampi.  I think everyone had a wonderful weekend.

Honk Honk

What's in your basket?

It's the Great Pumpkin

This past weekend, we had some gorgeous fall weather in the Pacific Northwest.  It was the perfect time for pumpkin picking.  So we gathered with our PEPS friends and their adorable babies to take the girls to Bob's Corn.  It was a great outing topped off with the pick of two perfect pumpkins.  There are definitely plans for pumpkin carving in the future.  

In the Army Now

Kyle has perfected the Army crawl and is now using her excellent technique to make it any number of places around the house.  It looks like actual crawling is not far behind.  Luckily she's still happy to stop for a moment to please her mom with a smile.

Seven Months

Kyle is now officially closer to being one year old than a newborn.  I'm not sure I'm ready to handle that.  Yet at the same time, this past month has been full of new experiences and astonishment.  Kyle no longer wobbles when she sits.  She'll reach out to grasp things, stretching as far as she can then bounce back up.  As a sign to her many talents and smarts, she also realizes to pull a blanket or other item if she wants something at the other end.  In addition to sitting, she is definitely no longer staying in one place.  Kyle may not be on all fours yet but she can army crawl with the best of them, spending time going from one side of the room to the other.  She is definitely an explorer going up to bang a door handle or pull at a rug.  She's eating all kinds of veggies and fruits, although mango is definitely not a favorite.  In the past couple weeks, she has started to show a greater interest in what we are eating although she still always gives a yuck face with the first bite.  

Smiling continues with big gummy grins, no teeth yet.  She laughs at funny noises with a sweet belly chuckle.  Even when fussy, she'll always stop to return a smile.  Yet she has a serious side, taking in her surroundings with a deep concentration.  

Her greatest love is now the remote.  She'll do anything in her power to get it and then relish in pushing all the buttons.  Other favorites include a colorful lady bug and a cuddly sheep.  Recently she began sitting in the bath which meant introduction to the wonder of bath toys.  This quickly turned into a full face in the water as she tried to grab them all.  She recovered quickly though and came up smiling.  We might just have a swimmer on our hands, which I suspect her cousin will appreciate.  Time outside is still a favorite which is quickly dwindling as the fall weather kicks in.  Luckily I have prepared a lovely fall and winter wardrobe.  Glow Worm still sings her to sleep, and this proud mommy must say she is an awesome sleeper.  

You are still our greatest treasure.  I love seeing your big happy grin as I pick you up from daycare each day and you welcome home your daddy.  

Sitting so proud!

The shirt sums it up.

Coming to get you!

Hold onto your remotes, folks!

Out for a Jog

Last year, I started on a quest to consider myself a runner.  This led to finishing my first half marathon in June 2010.  As my pregnancy continued, let's say the jogging became less and less.  So I was ready to get back on the pavement after Kyle was born.  This month I got the extra joy of now running with Kyle.  Let's say she absolutely loved it.  I could not understand at first why folks were smiling and waving as we passed.  Then I realized it was Kyle so excited.  I'm preparing myself for the days when I hear her yelling "Run faster, mommy, run faster!"

Setting out before our first jog.

Before my latest race - Kyle did not run this one, but I finally beat my goal of a 5K in less than 30 minutes!

Time with Dad

Here are a couple recent photos of Kyle bonding with her father.  They definitely make a great pair!

Reading the Local 32 magazine.

"You would not believe all the fascinating stuff in here, Mom"

Who couldn't eat when the airplane is involved!

Enjoying frozen grapes.

Reading the Sunday newspaper.

Well, actually trying to eat the Sunday newspaper!

Riding in Dad's Truck in our big girl car seat.  Loved looking out the back window.