Update, Update!

That is right - I have finally updated the blog. And, yes, I am OCD enough that I went back and back-dated several posts that I added tonight so they would all be in chronological order. So, if you are reading this, be sure and scroll down if you have time because there is a lot of new stuff added below. Enjoy and its good to be back!

We're Walking, We're Walking

Yes, that is right - Evelyn is taking some steps. After weeks of her walking with us holding our hand - first 2 hands and then just 1, Evelyn has started taking steps between Kevin and me. She started last night and tonight we took a few pictures and some video. We are so happy that she is so close to being able to walk. I know, why would I say that? But, all the girl wants to do is walk and unless you are holding her hand helping her around, she yells at you. :) So, yeah to a new freedom for Evelyn and here's to many more steps and firsts!

Walking towards Momma!

I may be guilty of giving her the, "must stick out my tongue while I concentrate" trait. But in my defense, I get it from my Daddy. :)

Fredericksburg

I had a meeting this past weekend in Fredericksburg so we decided to make a family trip of it. Kevin and the girls spent Saturday playing on the local playscape and then we had a yummy dinner that night at the Fredericksburg Brewery. Kevin got to drink some yummy beer too. I told him the next time he is pregnant, I am gonna take him to a microbrewery. :) We had a fun weekend. Unfortunately, we took no pictures except for this one first thing Saturday morning just before we hit the streets for a little shopping.

Halloween 2009

Josie had what any 2 and a half year old would call the absolute perfect weekend. We had a friend's wedding in Castroville so Josie got to stay with Aunt Jecka (Jessica), Uncle Oyce (Royce) and her cool cousins for the weekend. She literally squealed with delight when I told her of these plans earlier in the week. I don't think she missed us at all...not even a little bit. They had quite a day that ended with trick or treating and two parties.

When I went to pick up Josie on Sunday, I especially enjoyed hearing the stories of the weekend. The first thing Royce told me was, "We just thought Lane had a sweet tooth, we had no idea that Josie was such a sweet eater." As it turns out, here is how they discovered Josie's love of chocolate and candy. The group went trick or treating and each kid dutifully had their baskets full of goodies when they loaded up in the car to go to the party. Josie rode in the back seat since Lance, Lane and Maci's car seats were all in the second seat. They did not hear a peep out of her on the way to the party, which is about a 10 minute drive. Well, much to their surprise when they arrived, they went to get her out of the back seat and her entire bucket of candy was gone, eaten, bowl licked clean. The girl had wrappers, chocolate and remnants of halloween all over her and their car and she then looks at Royce and says, "More Candy." Yup, she wanted more!

It was as a I said, the perfect weekend for a toddler. All you can eat candy, stay up late partying, eating pizza, constant play companion....I'm sure Josie can not wait for us go somewhere again.

Who knows what they are talking about here, but it seems serious. :)

Pumpkin pizzas - Yummy!!!

The fearless group lookin good.

Jess said this is what their car looked like after the party. Ha!

A close up of the sleeping ballerina complete with chocolate on the face and all. Thank you Jess for taking this picture - its a favorite! And thank you so much to Royce and Jess for taking care of Josie and showing her such a good time.

Dress Rehearsal

Since Kevin and I are gonna be gone Halloween weekend, I really wanted to see Josie in her Halloween costume so I convinced her to put it all on tonight for a little practice run. She looked adorable!!! Thanks so much to Meghan (of the Gregory Family - see blog link on the right) for making us this 'to die for' tutu. Josie loves her "ballerina skirt." She is such a poser for the camera - it makes me laugh.

Pumpkin Patch

The girls and I visited a local pumpkin patch to pick out that perfect pumpkin for our house. Of course, the little pumpkins were especially popular (I guess because they could hold them). Here are a few pics of our little trip.

Our Little Reader

Josie is reading now - yes, she is that smart. :) Ok - so maybe she is going off of memory, but still, it is quite humorous to hear her read her books. Here are 2 videos of her reading "No David," a cute little story about a boy who is always being told no and always getting into trouble. It's one of Josie's favorite books - I highly recommend it if it is not part of your library already.