Two Weeks in Review

Hi! We've been busy, as usual, and are trying to soak in every last bit of the gorgeous fall weather Minnesota is experiencing. Evening walks are de-rigeur and jumping in piles of leaves has never been so fun.

Addison has started gymnastics class (she calls is "mashicks", which is pretty darn cute) and is having fun except for being a little bit of a chicken when it comes to, well, almost everything. It's OK though, because once she tries something and realizes she can do it, she becomes more comfortable. Following the directions of the teacher is another story.

Isla recently had her 4 month check-up and is moving right along the baby bell curve. She weighs 14 pounds, 12 ounces, is 24 inches long with a 16 inch head. These stats are almost identical to Addison at 4 months! She's very snuggly, smiley, and is beginning to be very interested in 2 things 1). Her big sister, and 2.) food. She insists on being held or sitting in her bouncy right on the kitchen table while we're eating, and follows every bite of food we put into our mouths with her big blue eyes. DJ is already starting to think about making her fresh baby purees and freezing them so we have them ready within the next couple of months. Can't believe we're at that point already! The best part is, is that he has volunteered to lead the baby puree initiative this time around, which is music to my ears since it tends to be somewhat of an undertaking/time consuming activity for 2 parents who work full time during the week!

We had a really fun visit from my great-aunt Joan and her daughter-in-law Julie (my second cousin's wife) from Hawaii a couple of weeks ago. It was so great to see Joan and meet Julie while they were here checking out Joan's hometown of Stillwater, but unfortunately I didn't get any pictures! Julie, I know you snapped some, so if you happen to read this, please send them our way. :)

Happy October!

This was on the way to "mashicks" - she insisted on the shades AND the song

Fall colors in the neighborhood - the trees look like they're on fire!

Isla decked out in full Naartjie gear - cutest line of baby clothes out there!

Hmmmm....

Dancing with daddy

Notice the paper plates - did you know we were this classy and environmentally conscious? I bet not! We don't do it all the time, usually just on Mondays when we're totally spent

Bathtime fun

"Mama, this is MY potty" - like I'm going to try to sit on it!