Minnesota visit

Just a quick update of pictures for those of you wanting to know what I've been up to lately.
We went to Minnesota the weekend of the 12th to visit Aunt Kim, Uncle Jason, Carly and Molly. Well actually we went because Daddy wanted to go to an author signing of one of his favorite books and card games. Mom and I lucked out because it meant staying at Aunt Kim's for the weekend while he went to Minneapolis. We got to be lazy on Saturday morning. It was a yucky weather day so we stayed inside in our pajamas playing for awhile.
A little time to color in the morning.
Back at home trying on the boots Carly is lending me for the winter. Have to make sure they match my hat.
Mom has been brushing my teeth for awhile with a finger toothbrush but she was tired of getting bit so we finally got me a real toothbrush. I love good dental hygeine.

Here is a video of me walking with a purpose to the coat closet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6Ss8G8-cZc


We hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving and for those we won't see we'll miss you!

Halloween etc.

We meant to update sooner, but just didn't have a chance. Blame Mom she's been stealing all the computer time writing papers for class. Finally some time to update though.

My absolute favorite new place to hang out. I LOVE to look out the window and wave at everyone. I only wish I was at the park all the time. I'm glad Gretchen was willing to share her steps with me. Every morning mommy and I wave at Daddy out the window as he drives away to work. It's a great morning routine.

I was trying to figure out how to get my camera to work to take a picture of Mommy working on painting the dining room. Mom and Dad painted the room, while I played with Ellie. She came to spend the weekend with us so she could help watch me while they painted. I wore her out in just a few hours.

Can you guess what I was for Halloween?!? Thanks to the McNeely family for sending me this wonderful gift which became my costume.

My babysitter for the weekend. Ellie is a lot of fun, but boy she gets tired quickly.

Emily, her parents and Gram and Bakka came up on Halloween to watch the Pumpkin Fest parade with us. Emily and I had a blast watching the parade. We're not really sure why our parents dressed us like a mouse and a bug. Mom and Aunt Chris thought it was hysterical to watch how we reacted to the politicians in the parade. I cheered for the republicans and turned my back and cried at the Democrats. Emily hid from the republicans and smiled and cheered for the Democrats. Too funny. Aunt Chris says Emily gets it from her dad...hehe.

Democrat or Republican we can still share a wagon together.

Not sure why Mommy left her slippers out, I think they fit me just fine!

Seriously Mommy and Daddy put this barn here and didn't think I'd use it as steps to get into my toybox. Do they not know me?

What does this coat make me look big? Don't you just love my new winter coat. Wait until it snows and you can see me in my winter coat and snowpants...let's just say CUTE!

Mommy and I had a play date with some of her old co-workers and their kids. Javi is 2 1/2, Marin is just a month younger than me and Tea is not in the picture she was napping. We had a lot of fun making a huge mess of Javi's house. Marin and I did help pick up before we left, but not without our moms making us.

Mommy showed me how to make zuchinni bread. I had the most fun cleaning the measuring cup out after the applesauce was in it. Yummy.

Just counting how many pieces of zuchinni we have. It's a very important job mom gave me.

I'm just trying out one of mommy's favorite games from when she was a kid. The game is called traffic jam and yep that's right you just keep moving cars like they're in a traffic jam. Yep that's right my mom is weird, but I'm willing to try and give the game a shot, as long as it involves my cars.

We'll post again soon, we're headed to Minnesota tomorrow to visit the Minnesota Schahls. I can't wait to see my cousins again!