9 Months

My sweet little Eliza Ann (Liza Lou, Liza Blue Eyes, Li Li). You have hit the 9 month mark and I feel like that is a big number. You're so close to turning 1 and I'm afraid the next few months of the 'baby' stage are going to go quickly. I admire that you don't worry about what stage you're at and when you decide to do something it's all or nothing. One day you just decided you wanted to crawl and the next thing I knew you were across the room and down the hall. No army scoot, up and away you went. There's a feeling your dad and I have that because of your pattern's and that you have no teeth yet, we are going to look in your mouth one of these days and all of them will be there. I've had to baby proof the house and I've forgotten how you little ones learn to explore and get stuck in the most unforeseen places. Your giggle and smile is so contagious, and your eyes say it all. Those big brilliant blue eyes catch everyones attention. My heart melts every time you snuggle into my chest and give me loves with your little arms. We had your 9 month check up last week and even though you still have cute little rolls, you're starting to even out, 17.5 lbs and 27 1 /2 inches long. Yes you have hair, it's super blonde but lots of is. Finley adores you and you her. I love watching the two of you play and tease each other. We walked each week to take Fin to school and you can't wait to go pick her up. You're waving Hi and Good Bye, say dada and mama, and love giving Hi-5's. Sleep? Well that is not an issue in your book. 12-13 hours a night and two naps of 2+ hours. Food? Another nonissue. You love to eat and you've you discovered how to drink out of a cup, it did take a couple weeks of lapping it like a puppy but you got it. French fries are one of your favorites but there's not much you turn down. Forget baby toys, you want to play with anything and everything your big sister has. I love you with all my heart and look forward to all the future has to bring with you!

Loving the french fries

Like your sister, you love being outside

My baby is growing up

Brian's 'Work'

I have to post these incredible pictures from Brian's work this past week. Yes, this is current and YES that is a lot of snow in the mountains (like waist deep). Ok so apart from getting up at 4:45 am to 'go to work' there's not much sympathy on Bri's work lately. All the employees go for a few hours before actually going into the office. They head up to Alta to go touring on their new touring set ups (plus the resorts aren't open yet). It's a lot of hard work and a good work out from what I can tell. They do in fact get a lot of work accomplished while on the mountain, and who wouldn't with this scenery? I'm very proud of Brian and his hard work with this new job. I can tell he loves it and wants the companies to grow.

Hey if anyone's in need of new skis, I know a guy. ;)

October

October has come and gone. The Halloween decorations are now down, replaced by turkey's and pumpkins. We started out October by going and getting pumpkins for the porch. Both girls loved it and Finley made sure to pick out not only orange but green too. As in my previous post, Finley had her first school party, and it was the first real year of trick or treating for us. (Fin was sick last year) Another milestone was my baby hit the 9 month mark! (post coming soon) I'm looking forward to Thanksgiving & Christmas! I know it will be here soon enough and I just want to enjoy this fall weather while it's here.

(yep, eating leaves)

Fin carving her first pumpkin with her papa.

Fin wanted a happy smily face so it wouldn't be scary.

I didn't have much say in what Fin wanted to be this year, but I couldn't help Eliza being a Hippo with those cheeks!

Trick or Treating with her friends. Apart from the complete down pour all night, trick or treating was fun and we got some good candy. We had great company and enjoyed the evening.