Getting our money's worth out of this Halloween costume.

At the zoo. I told Soren to be careful he didn't get thrown in with the gorillas. He didn't seem concerned.

Edited to add: I posted this from my phone, and now realize that the picture doesn't translate well to the big screen. Take my word for it, it's a super cute picture of Soren wearing his gorilla head and staring at the monkeys at the zoo.

a trip to the mall

Soren likes to spice things up for a trip to the MOA.

naptime

Soren is always taking weird things to bed with him at naptime. Usually this doesn't cause any problems, he falls asleep without a fuss (unlike bedtime) and I usually sneak in and take stuff out if need be when he's sleeping. Today I had to document the craziness.

Greta at 4 months

What a sweet, sweet girl we have! At four months Greta is getting stronger and stronger, can grab things and put them in her mouth, and has rolled from her tummy to her back a few times! But the most miraculous thing ever is that she's sleeping through the night! It's just about the most wonderful thing ever! Not only that, but she's a darn good napper too, falling asleep on her own in her crib for most naps! Now if only a certain two and a half year old in our house could follow her lead and sleep all night we'd really be rocking!

At four months Greta's stats are:

Height: 26 inches (95th %)

Weight: 15lbs 11oz (95%)

Head: 17.5in (off the charts) For comparison, Soren at four months was:

Height: 27in (off the charts)

Weight: 18lbs 8oz (off the charts)

Head: 18in (off the charts)

And looked like this:

Just look at these two cuties!!

fall fun days

With weather in the 60s in November who can help but be in a good mood?

miscellany

ridiculous or ridiculously cute?

new tricks

Soren is learning lots of new tricks! He loves to give people two thumbs up...

He does a wicked somersault...
He can work it like a supermodel....

And also does a mean Heismann pose...

Soren is totally spoiled by his Grandma Albright who got him fancy big-boy underpants and comfy Ugg boots. He's not really into potty training, and we're not pushing it, but sometimes he asks to go on the potty, and sometimes he asks to wear his underwear. Unfortunately the two rarely go together.

a girl and her bumbo

Halloween at ECFE

Rumspringa

We were so excited to be invited back to the Pierach family farm for their annual pumpkin party. They have a gorgeous place, and who can argue with good food and fabulous friends? Thanks again Angie, Jorg, Coco, and Elliot!!

Greta and dad

Soren and Millie

Soren and Coco

PJs and storytime with Millie's dad Tony before hitting the road

PSA

To my fellow bloggers:
Did you know you can publish your blog in a bound book?!? I'm so excited, I've said before that I wished I could do this, and then my pal Bjorna pointed this out. Looks pretty sweet!
http://blogspot.sharedbook.com/blog2print/googleblogger/index.html

the cuteness never stops

Our neighbors gave Greta this hat, isn't it the cutest?

I think in this picutre that Greta looks a lot like Soren!

Trick or Treat!!

This was Soren's first Halloween where he actually got the whole concept, picked out and was excited about his costume, and his first time trick or treating! What a blast! He was a little freaked out by some of the costumes other people wore, but overall what's not to love about getting candy from all the neighbors?

A gorilla and his banana "eating" his banana

"Ummm....Catherine, I'm pretty sure you were supposed to dress up for this. Otherwise I'm going to be really embarassed"

a happy banana