Tucson trip

We headed to Tucson Nov 7-13 so that Mom/Hilari could attend the US Green Building Council's Greenbuild Expo and meet with some sustainability directors in AZ. We spent the week at the Varnadore's in Tucson and got lots of family time in. The kids did awesome!! Here are pics from the plane and our arrival in Tucson.

Kit's 6 mos appt.

OK - here are the digits . . .
Weight: 19 lbs 7 oz. (75%)
Height: 28-1/2" (95%)
Head circumference: 43.3 cm
He got 4 shots! including flu shot and H1N1. Bree got the H1N1 too. Quick and loud tears from Kit. Bree wondered why his face got so red! We headed shopping right after followed by an ice cream cone for Bree. Both kids were out by 6:15. Bree was actually asleep before 6pm. Poor kiddos.

Pumpkin Patch with Mimi and Grandma Great (and Mom and Kit)

It just isn't Fall without a visit to the pumpkin patch. We went to Summer's Farm today and had a great time. Bree's all time fave - the hoppy thing - the giant orange bouncy cushion - kind of trampoline-like. Very cool!!

Dad gets 2nd (again) . . .

Dad was pretty bummed that his Mudd Butt chili didn't get the win this year. He added like 6 or more chilis and worked really hard, even adding secret ingrediants the night he was cooking it. Maybe it was the name? Mom said his chili was really terrific.

Either way, we had an awesome time. I love Willow so much. Quade was even fun this time. We played Guitar Hero, ate lots of cupcakes, and I got to play with Willow's Barbies!!

Dad's got bugs crawling on him!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ewwwww. Gross . . . .

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

I'm almost 5 months old!!

In 2 short days, I turn 5 months old. Crazy, huh? I can roll over, talk, laugh, eat rice cereal, and have tons of fun with my family. I am trying to sit up although I usually need to be propped up. Bree is my best buddy - she makes me crack up, but she also gets on my nerves sometimes. Like when she rolls me over or picks me up and moves me around. I try to pull her hair or push her away, but sometimes her strength and persistance are too much for a baby to fight!!! But, I love her, that's for sure!

A mountain vacation

Thanks to Grandma Great, we got to take a week long vacation at Massanutten in Virginia. Mom decided to name each day by theme.

Saturday was History Day - a visit to Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

Sunday was Crazy Amusement Park Day - we experienced Massanutten's indoor/outdoor Water Park

Monday was was Natural Wonders Day - we explored Luray Caverns and the associated tourist traps on site

Tuesday was Natural Areas Day - we met Mom's friend Leigh for a steep waterfall hike in Shenandoah NP and lunch at Big Meadows Lodge

Wednesday was Totally Chill Day - we took a chairlift ride in the morning then pool and naps in the afternoon

Thursday was Urban Day - we went to Charlottesville's downtown mall and visited the Children's Discovery Museum

Friday was Go Home Day :(

The week went by fast - we miss our "hotel" as Bree referred to it. A wonderful, relaxing week spent with the family.

First Day of Preschool

Ms. Eva is my teacher for 3 year old pre-K at the Lucy School. Check out my school -- http://lucyschool.com. I am so excited to meet my new friends. Luckily I had summer camp with Ms. Eva so I already am friends with her. Otherwise, only Adin is in my class from the springtime Early Threes program.

My new baby brother