Halloween

We successfully survived another Halloween at our house this year. We had a record number of trick-or-treaters, probably close to 450 little goblins. There were lots of cute costumes. But probably my favorite was an entourage of Batman characters, even though the guys were probably well over 16. The evening was pretty uneventful, with the exception of when I pulled out a crown thanks to a rogue piece of licorice.

Tobie the dog was excited because this year she could skip the costume. Instead I think that she laughed silently as I struggled to get T into her costume. She didn't fight the costume and I think that she is the cutest Puff the Magic Dragon ever!!!

Preparing to trick-or-treat for the first time

You know, my hand is much tastier than this candy bar.

Zonked out for a little nap.

Jumpin' Around

Check me out...looking so big in my jumparoo!

Cheeks for Days

She looks like she is storing food for the winter

Seriously...you want me to eat what?

Yesterday we were given the green light to start Teegen on a little rice cereal. Here's the outcome! Not too pretty, but she seemed to enjoy it, laughing a lot during meal time!

Four month stats and some firsts!

Teegen turned four months old last week. Can you believe it???? She is getting so big and developing such a sweet personality. Here are some snippets of information about our girl:

• Weighs 14 pounds and 14 ounces and is 25 and 1/4 inches long
• Loves to smile
• Can roll over from back to front and front to back
• Is fascinated with her hands
  
• Loves her bouncer chair
• Appears to be working on her first tooth
• Becomes more and more vocal each day. Her new favorite sound is "ahhhhhhhh"

I'm late posting this...this is actually her 3 month picture with Harry Potter

Check out my first pair of jeans! I wonder if Calvin Klein needs a new model!

Finally...enough hair to rock a fauxhawk!

Two T's in a Pod

Early Saturday morning, Teegen and I hit the road, off the visit our friends Leanne, Ingram and Thorn. We had a great time eating, visiting, eating, playing, shopping and eating. This trip marked Teegen's first visit to their house.

Thorn, who is now almost 19 months old is so much fun. And it seems that he is smitten with Teegen.

Just a couple of friends relaxing...watching some G-rated television, kickin' back

"Teegen looked scared, so I thought I would be a good friend and hug her..."

Stealing some kisses....

What? What's the big deal? So you caught us smooching?

Catching up,,,,

We have had so much going on the last few weeks that it has been hard to blog. I sometimes feel like I can't catch up with everything we need or have to do. But I would not trade this time in our lives for anything. Teegen is developing such a fun personality...the girl is almost always smiling, unless she's hungry.

Here's a little glimpse of everything that we've had going on!

• A trip to Blacksburg, spending time with my siblings and their families. (See pictures!)
• Teegen's first ear infection
• Still not sleeping all the way through the night
• Leaving my old job...and starting a new one! So far, so good!
• Trying to get into a better evening routine...any suggestions?

So...we've been busy!

What a great time we had in Blacksburg, visiting Aunt Ju Ju, Uncle Tab, Aunt Jilian and Uncle Todd!!! But I think that Teegen and Annie had the best time! Annie is growing, growing, growing and moving, moving, moving. Jilian took all of the girls to a local pumpkin patch and petting zoo, including the girls' first hay ride! Talk about dusty. I look forward to next year when Teegen and Annie are running through the pumpkin patch!

Giving the sling a whirl. She actually seems to like it regardless of this picture!

Tuckered out from searching for The Great Pumpkin

Annagrace found her pumpkin!

Cousins hanging out with one another. If you look close, you can see Teegen's thumb in Annie's mouth.

Playing with Auntie Jilian

Fall Family Fotos....Photos

Larry, Teegen and I were lucky enough to have our good friend Kim squeeze us into her busy schedule to take our first official family photos. She did an amazing job, particularly since a certain little girl was a little cranky. I love love love these pictures! Be sure to check out Kim's other work here.

I had such an emotional reaction to this picture. Every time I look at it, I get a little teary-eyed.

Seriously Mom...more pictures?

Look at those eyes!

Family of Three at Last

I know I am the cutest!!!

Silliness

Hey Daddy...does my hairpiece make you laugh?