Snowy Monday

We had such an exciting day today. I set up the new stove she got from her Great-grandmother. It's really cute and well made - the perfect size for Autumn. It came with a few wooden pots and pans and some food. She made lots of carrot and mushroom soup which was "nummy". She's good at stirring her soup and giving out tastes! She likes to pretend which I love! She also discovered that the mushrooms roll so she'd roll them on the floor, gently kick them, etc. and see how they'd spin and roll. Grammy and Grampy stopped by and she fed them and ran all around - she loves being able to have the area to herself now that Milo isn't here. She tired herself out and took a 3 HOUR afternoon nap!

More!

We were at Jim's parents today. Autumn was having some food and she actually signed "more" very clearly. We've only been working on that for months now - grunts and pointing and making a fuss usually win out to waiting for her to sign.

Harper Christmas

Christmas with the Harpers was delayed because of illness, so with everybody well, we finally got to celebrate. Autumn had a fun time opening everybody's presents. She didn't quite have the hang of unwrapping presents on Christmas Day but she gets it now!
She didn't really need any presents since she was most entertained by a box of foil covered candies and some Hershey Kisses in a dish. She just kept taking them out and putting them back in. I was amazed at how occupied she kept herself with these. Later, when the puppy puppet (aka Daddy) tried to take the box away from her, she got very mad. It was very cute!

Mesmerized!

Autumn was sitting in between my legs watching "My Friends Tigger and Pooh" after her bottle. Think she's into it?

What are you doing?

Autumn's latest "naughtiness" is trying to stick things in her ear. Yesterday was the first offense with cheesy pasta shells and today it was cheerios. With a family history of food getting stuck in body cavities, I know it's just a matter of time!

Update: 1/19/08
I was cleaning her up and noticed that her right ear lobe was dirty. Upon further examination, I determined it was some pea puree (yes, we're back to pureed vegetables for now), and goldfish slime (she sucks on them and then takes them out and tries to put them in her ear). I'm glad she's been wearing a hat with ear flaps when we go out or people may think she has some kind of ear fungus!

Autumn's First New Word for the New Year!

We miss Abbi! Autumn had such a good time playing with her cousin. Every time she eats she points at the photo of Abbi that's on the fridge. We were on the phone with Grammy talking about Abbi and she actually said "Abbi" - it came out almost like ET would be saying it AAAaaa-BEEEeeee. It was clear as day, though! Abbi should feel honored since she said her name before saying her own name (though "Autumn" is more of a mouth full for a 14 month old).

Cutie!

Our little preppy girl...

The Soft Landing

I love reading the softlanding.com blog for all their reports on the safety of many baby items. They have news on more great items - Boon is coming out with PVC free bath toys and I can't wait!!!

Update: 1/16/08
We got 2 of the new Boon bath toys at Babies R Us ($7.99). She loves them - especially the water spiders that you put in a little net. This set hasn't made it to the tub yet - it's a regular feature downstairs. In the tub the floating rings that go onto a "splash" are a big hit. I love being able to finally give her bath toys since before there weren't any safe ones!

Christmas!

Christmas Eve

We went to Grammy and Grampy's to play with Abbi (and Aunt Jess and Uncle Scott). The girls had a good time playing and sharing.

Is that Minnie Mouse?

I made Autumn a pinafore and Jim thought she looked like Minnie Mouse in it. We checked it out with Grammy's Minnie - I sort of see the similarity but Autumn is much cuter and Minnie sits still for photos!

Nice Cover-up, Zoe!

Zoe threw up and apparently she felt bad and tried to clean it up - Jim thought I put the sponges over it and I though Jim did but it was actually Zoe! Good kitty! We're still trying to find a home for her since my allergies are really bad. Doesn't anybody want this remarkable cat that even tries to clean up after herself?

Autumn's Christmas Photos

We took Autumn to Sadies for her Christmas photos and she was such a stinker - she just wanted to run all over the place and find things to play with. The photographer was so patient and did a great job. The photos are copyrighted so the images have "proof" on them but you can see how cute she is...

An important call for Ms. Lady Bug...

Autumn LOVES being on the phone! I usually put it on speaker phone and Autumn carries it around and talks as she walks (just like Daddy who can't sit still while on the phone!). When the phone isn't on, she holds it to her ear and has some good conversations. Lately almost anything serves as a phone - here she has Aunt Lori's old Shera camera and then Aunt Lori's good camera. Maybe she thinks they are camera phones like Mommy has?