Stair Master

Will it Rattle?

Amelia has invented a new game she plays with most of her toys. She checks each one to see if it rattles and if not, it gets tossed aside. This game is especially fun with these soft blocks but can be played with any number of objects.

Predictability

[prih-dik-tuh-bil-i-tee]. noun. consistent repetition of a state, course of action, behavior,or the like, making it possible to know in advance what toexpect:

Translation to Amelia's brain: If I drop the mail out of the wagon, Daddy and Grandma will pick it up.

Bundle up

We went out for a chilly walk last night and bundled Amelia up in the Chariot. It reminded me of a picture from 10 months ago...here's the comparison.

October 30, 2011 (50 weeks old)

January 8, 2010 (7 weeks old)

Halloween Party

Calvin and Hobbes, brought to you by black tape...

...and a little snow.

What to do on a cold rainy day...

...have an indoor picnic! Complete with hot apple cider and cinnamon toast...warms the toes.

Fall Family Fotos

OK, it's just Amelia and Tristan, but "Cousins" didn't begin with "F". Anyway, I was babysitting Tristan and we went on a little walk and found this great fence with some leaves. Of course I had my camera...