Beginning of October and Fall!

Mommy and Addie enjoying a beautiful Fall afternoon.
Serious Addison in the family photo!
Tractor girl!! She loved driving it!
First time seeing pumpkins....she was amazed!
Giving daddy kisses!
Loving the new car seat....even before it was in the car. And of course, monkey blanket always along for the ride!
Cuddling with Wally in the bathroom of all places :-)

October 4th and a high of 81 degrees today and 86 degrees tomorrow! I think this is our Indian summer before we welcome the beautiful Fall! There are a couple of trees beginning to change color, and we are anxiously awaiting peak season in a few weeks! It is absolutely gorgeous here this time of year.

Knowing that the cold weather is right around the corner, mommy and daddy have been busy looking for the perfect jacket for little Addison. It is definitely a challenge to know what will be just right for her this season. Hood/no hood?, snowpants/snowsuit?, hat with chin strap, hat without? It seems crazy, but we sure don't want her to be chilly this Winter! The search continues.......

This past week and a half has been busy and fun!

We continue to attend music class on Monday mornings at MacPhail. Addison LOVES this class! She dances almost the entire time, and loves exploring the instruments-jingle bells, finger cymbals, egg shakers, and drums! We have learned some new songs to sing at home too! The only thing difficult about music class is when it is time to put away the instruments and toys.....Addie is still working on learning that it is ok to clean up....the toys will be back again! A good lesson learned!

Addison is doing ok with daycare....although she does not like drop-off time. She now cries when I leave her because she would rather be with mommy....definitely breaks my heart! However, she seems to have good days once it gets started and seems happy when I come to get her in the evenings. It is definitely a transition, but hopefully will continue to improve with time. I have noticed that she has become much more social with the start of school....walking right up to other kids on the playground and in group play vs. hanging back a little. Miss Social!

We went to a "farm party" about an hour from here on Saturday with Noah's co-workers. It was a beautiful afternoon, and we enjoyed checking out the pumpkin patch, playing outside and eating delicious barbeque. Addison loved finding sticks outside!

We had a 1st birthday party that we attended on Sunday for one of Addison's little friends, William. It was enjoyable for Addie and us.....good food, fun people and lots of entertainment watching the three little ones run around and play!

Addison is now in her new carseat....yea! Our big girl is still sitting rear facing per the recommendation from the pediatrician, but is now in a large convertible "lounge chair" as we call it....she seems much more comfortable vs. being crammed in the infant carrier!

New developments for Addison......giving lots of kisses to everyone on command (she is so proud when she does this!), we are now working on hugs! :-) She is also very excited about stacking things and building towers, going on the slide at the park, opening and closing doors (cabinets, her room doors), fitting in to small places (like behind our cement poles in our condo), and climbing! Our little monkey continues to grow up!

A look ahead......a trip the pumpkin patch this weekend, planning our ballerina outfit for Halloween,and a visit from Opa and Jojo the end of October!