Paper + Scissors =

VOILA!

An afternoon of entertainment!

*Mess swept up and recycled by creator, G!

Ever On The Go!

Although I feel this statement describes our whole family, I was specifically referring to MM!

WHOA!  This girl keeps me super busy and she's only 10 months!  Honestly, I don't trust her for a second without my eyes glued to her.  She's quick, crafty, will chew/swallow anything and LOVES to climb!

Walking at 8 months...

Climbing.... she accomplished the summit of 13 stairs at 8.5 months!

Oh my, if you could see her try to climb the bathtub wall at the sound of water!  This girl is going to high jump before she's one!  It's hilarious!

 I strapped her (I know, only partially) into her car seat to keep her safe while I was trying to make school lunches.  Next thing I know, she's standing and the car seat looks like a turtle shell on her back (may I  add that she was clapping with glee at her accomplishment)!  By the time I got the camera, she'd "reclined" to her monkey pose.  I now know that partially strapped isn't safe at all!?  (please no judgement!  this method easily confined my older two!)

As you can see, not everything goes as planned.  I guess that's why she still needs her Mama's watchful eyes! 

Sewing Lessons!

Thank you to Grandma who has been giving sewing lessons to CC!
CC and her American Girl Doll now have matching headbands!
(I hear a dress is next?!)

Costumes!

 Halloween Troop:

 Monarch Butterfly

 Little Red Riding Hood

Big Bad Wolf

(who would not look up as she was ONLY interested it eating leaves!)

AND Grandma!

Carving

CC had a half day this week, so we spent the afternoon carving!  Ben still needs to carve his before dark tonight.  When we light the candles tonight, I'll post a photo of the end product!

Last Minute Pumpkin Patch!

 Her scariest Halloween Smile!

The Pumpkin Patch ROCKS, Dude!

Securely Attached Families

This was shared at a mom's group I attend and I loved it!  (You may need a tissue!)

Easy Distractions!

Her older sisters set up a wall to keep her from destroying their village on the other side. At first this really bothered her and she hollered at them and tried to wiggle past the blockade.  But a quick glance down proved that there was much to be discovered right below her protests.  So, into the basket she tumbled and soon she bathed in its treasures!

Island Vacation!

We live in a beautiful state! Last weekend we spent some time on one of the nearby islands. After being hot for two weeks, the winds sent in a cool system. No worries. It didn't stop our fun!

M's first swing!

Above 3 photos of Freeze Tag! (I think we played for hours)

Swinging over the rocky shore as the tide rolled in!

Thank you Need Friends for a memorable weekend!

Just Say No...

... To LONELY!

Her older sisters gather up some peers!

LOVE HER!