Happy Halloween!

Today, we celebrated Elizabeth's first Halloween! With her Halloween outfit on, she opened her presents and cards from her grandparents.
Jackie had a Halloween party at daycare, and she brought home a couple of bags of treats. (Her mother reveled in the idea that she couldn't eat the candy she received!)

In the evening we proceeded to visit a few friends' houses in town. Elizabeth was more interested in exploring a new house than in the trick-or-treating. I'm sure that won't be the case next year...
For those of you who aren't just interested in the little one- 8 years ago Josh and I went on our first magical date to Taco Bell...and to think I still married him! (Editor's Note: The Taco Bell was a post-wrestling practice supper grab on the way to the real date, which was a Halloween Party!) (Sarcastic wife note: We never found the party...)

Not Ready for #2

Today Elizabeth finally lost her title as the baby at daycare. She enjoyed her first 11 months as the one in the lime light and was more than a little upset to give it up. Baby Hudson joined Jackie's daycare today. Jackie reports that Elizabeth likes the stuffed babies much more than the real deal. Honestly, I think it's because she's not allowed to carry the real baby around, but either way, it buys mom a little more time. Way to go Elizabeth!!!

Snowflakes in October

Right now, on the 26th of October, snowflakes are falling here in Rochester. It appears that Elizabeth will need to make the conversion from being pushed around in her jogging stroller to being pulled around in her sled. In the meantime, Elizabeth is busy keeping the floors heated in the house by running from Point A to Point B. 5 weeks ago she was taking her first steps; now she runs!

The Problem with the Baby Gate

Need I say anything?!

In other news, Elizabeth had her first long separation from her mom- two nights and three days. She did awesome, which makes her mother wonder if she's really needed at all.

Crazy Mornings

Elizabeth has now decided that she will wake up her parents (or at least her mom) at 5:45 A.M. This truly feels like cruel and unusual punishment. In the span of the morning hours, we have a lot of time to play. Here's what we are up to:

The baby comes everywhere. Santa pajamas in October!

Toilet paper is delicious- don't tell Dad what we do before he gets up!

This dishwasher is so much fun...what do you mean I'm too heavy?!

11 Months Old!

One day late, but Elizabeth was 11 months old yesterday! I can't believe she is one month from her first birthday- it really has gone so fast. At 11 months, Elizabeth is a busy little bee. She loves her new skill of walking and is perfecting the art and trying to move onto running (gotta bend the knees first pumpkin!) She is making lots of sounds, and we think she's starting to put the idea of "da-da" and "ma-ma" together. We can tell her to go get her baby (which is usually next to her all day long) and she can find her, even if baby is in the other room. Tonight, I started to say, "Brown bear, brown bear, what do you see?" and she found the book in her stacks of books. So fun! Elizabeth's newest discovery, though, is her tongue! On Monday she realized that she could pull it, so I've included a photo of her grabbing it.

Happy 11 months baby!

First Bite

Sam picked Elizabeth up at daycare on Friday only to find out that she was in big trouble. Apparently Elizabeth leaned in to give one of the other little boys a hug. As Jackie went to grab the camera and record this cute moment, Elizabeth decided to take a chomp out of Timmy's nose. Looks like her mom taught her well...

March of the Penguin

Elizabeth has really gotten good at walking in the last three weeks...although she looks like a penguin. It will take some time for her to figure out that her knees can bend! (Notice how gentle she is with her baby...looks like she's going to be an only child!)

Welcome Baby Gupta!

On Tuesday, September 30, Amani Gupta entered the world. Last night, Elizabeth, Josh, and I went to visit Amani, Ash, and Angie in the hospital. Proud big brother, Milan, exclaimed, "The baby is out of mommy's tummy," as soon as we walked in. What a cute family! We've been calling the baby #2 for so long, it's going to take some time to get used to Amani!