Trick or Treat

We decided to do trick or treating at the zoo this year. We had so much fun that I think we'll make this a Halloween tradition. Seeing all the kids in their cute costumes and having others comment on Bella & Lucy's costumes was worth it. Bella was a cow, so many kids and parents would point out the 'cow' to others. Some lady even had to take a picture of her too.

Bella loves the goat yard. I went in with her and Carlo stayed out with Lucy and watched. He said Bella had the biggest smile on her face the entire time she was in there. I love that simple things like that can just make her day.

Today we (okay not we but I) carved Bella's pumpkin. It has been a long time since I carved a pumpkin but I still cannot stand the smell of pumpkin guts. Turns my stomach. Bella helped me with that, and collecting the seeds so we can roast them.

5 months

Happy 5 months Lucy (a day late)!

Lucy is getting better at sitting up - she can sit for a while now with just the boppy pillow behind her. She loves when her big sister sings or talks to her. She will imitate sounds a little and tries to 'talk' back to us. We think a tooth may be in her near future too.

Bella is talking a lot now too. She can sing full songs now and wants to talk on the phone. She got very upset at me today when I hung up with my sister and didn't let her say hi.

Bella and I made this ghost the other day. Got the idea from another blog I read.

Here's a link to a recipe for some yummy pumpkin bread: Melt in Your Mouth Pumpkin Bread. I made it for a potluck last weekend and got lots of compliments and I'm making it again for Thanksgiving. I added nutmeg, more cinnamon, and 2 tsp baking powder to it though.

Halloween a little early

Bella & Lucy had a Halloween party at their daycare on Saturday. They had set up a neat 'pumpkin patch' in one area for the kids to pick a pumpkin. Other than that, we just ate and the kids ran around. Bella isn't as wild as a lot of the other kids, in fact, it took her almost the entire party to finally warm up to the others there. I won't complain about it though, I'll take mellow over wild any day!



Here's Lucy as a horse. By the time I got the camera out, Bella wouldn't keep the hood of her costume on so I'll wait until Halloween to post a pic of her.

In other news, Lucy fell on her head on our hard dining room floor tonight. Carlo was getting her out of the swing, opened the tray thing in front of her, but didn't take her out right away. She leaned forward and fell out. He claims he cushioned her head before it hit the floor... She seems OK though. We had my sister & family over for dinner so they witnessed the whole thing. Hopefully they won't call protective services on us!


I realized I talked to my Mom yesterday and totally forgot it was their anniversary. So happy anniversary Mom & Dad! 45 years (I think) ;)

Backyard

Grandma & Grandpa left yesterday which made Bella sad. When I picked her up from daycare, she asked, "Grandma & Grandpa home?". She expected to see them again at our home.

We again spent some time outside today. Is it really October in Wisconsin? This morning I survived the library, park, and Target with the girls without much incident. This aft Bella & I played out in the yard while Lucy napped.

This is our backyard "nature trail" that Carlo made. Its just a cleared out path in the way back of our yard. Bella is pretty into it though, and now it is actually nice to walk through since there are no mosquitoes!

I told Bella to hug the tree and she actually did. We may get through this 2-yr old stage after all!

Go Packers!

Carlo & I took a trip up to Lambeau Field with my sister and her husband on Sunday to watch the Packers win! Although it was sprinkling/misting throughout the game, it was a awesome game to watch. Kept us on the edge of our seats until the last play!

Grandma & Grandpa babysat. Lucy is still in her stranger-phase so Grandma was nervous to take care of her. Prior to us leaving, Lucy would cry and scream when ever they would hold her or even talk to her. Turns out that when I am not around she is just fine. Funny that she is that smart to put on a 'I want Mommy' act just around me!

One of our Packer-backers back home (Lucy looked like a little boy in her Packer gear so no pic of her!).Poncho-wearing weather... at least it wasn't snowing!

Serenity now!

What a morning. Bella was just crabby due to a late night and early morning. Note: crabby = whining and constant crying. I decided to torture myself further by taking a trip to the store with both girls. To spare the details, Bella definitely needed her nap today but it took her almost an hour to get to sleep. I was getting nervous. Bella finally slept and then Lucy decided to nap too! Hooray! Then came the knock at the door - the stupid mailman with a certified letter. Pasta barking like a psycho-dog. Lucy crying. NO!!! The good news is all is well, Lucy went back to sleep, Bella never woke up, and they're still sleeping now (probably shouldn't have written that). Dogs sleeping too. Anyone want an extremely barky Italian Greyhound?

I'm looking forward to a visit from my parents this weekend, and a much needed break from the kids on Sunday!

What happens to Lucy during a call from Mommy's work.

Shorts weather

Rumor is that this was the last day of shorts weather. I made sure we got out and spent time playing outside. I am exhausted so this is short. For some reason we generated a ton of laundry last week that I'm still trying to get done. That and I did a little number on my back trying to power-swiffer the floors when both the girls were sleeping (a rare event). Not to mention pushing that monster double stroller to the park and back!

Weekend

woo...scary ghosts!

Saturday we went to a pumpkin farm/corn maze place. It was hot but Bella had fun with the little games they had there.

After a long hot day with no nap, Bella decided to take a snooze on the floor before dinner. After dinner it was right up to bed :)

Lucy is best little trooper. She gets dragged along everywhere but she hardly complains. Both Carlo & I notice how happy of a baby she is. Not that Bella wasn't, but it is so easy to put a smile on that face and make her laugh.

Badgers ended their winning streak - let's hope the Packers keep theirs going!

Happy Birthday Logan!

Bye-bye bouncy chair

My baby has outgrown one of my favorite baby toys... the bouncy chair. Lucy can now sit up in it, topple over to the side, and be left to hang there. Dang, I really loved the bouncy chair. Its easy to transport, can be used for sleep & play, and can be put up on counters/tables out of harm's (Bella's) way. I'm sure I'll try it a few more times before it gets put away for good though!

Now that Lucy is playing more, Bella feels that she needs to join in the fun too. She'll get under the play gym with Lucy, put her baby in the jumperoo with Lucy and load her up with toys if Bella thinks she needs them. She's also starting to hit Lucy more...

Fall

Sunday was such a nice day that we decided to head out and enjoy some of the early colors of fall at Minooka park. Bella liked finding leaves, acorns, sticks, etc and Lucy just relaxed in the stroller the whole time. They just opened a dog park there and Pasta & Shadow had the whole run to themselves. If there was another dog in there we probably would have stayed out (if you know Pasta you understand this!).

Lucy is going thru a 'stranger' phase now. She couldn't get used to her Aunt Evie yesterday and has gotten scared with other people too. It seems early for her to do this but I think Bella went through the same thing too.

Go Packers!