What was that Goose!?

Every now and then I may hear something strange and before Lilly came into our world, I'd ask Hunter, "what was that?" and he'd lead the charge to investigate. Now I count on Goose to not only hear things first, but also to investigate. Goose would follow Hunter and I on investigations and I always assumed he was learning the ropes, but let me tell you - Goose has no desire to be a guard dog! He lets me investigate. Which leads to this story: I was in the kitchen chopping away at some apples for apple salad. Goose was impatiently waiting at my feet for something to fall from the counter. (in his defense - he very eagerly will stay behind to clean the floors for us!) I heard an odd noise - "what was that Goose?" (he looks oblivious around the floor for apples that have not fallen) I run to Lilly's play area to investigate:

She was about to fall in! I keep a bunch of her toys in these collapsible totes and she was very intent on finding something. She was literally throwing things behind her and tossing others to the side. She was so into her search, she didn't hear my approach, retreat, and return with camera in hand! I had to know - what is she looking for? (insert some scary background music here)

It's her plastic remote control! Ernie hates that I gave this to her, but she loves the remote controls!

It's Official...

She's a walker! I've attached a video and I'll be honest - the video does not make her look like she's any good at this walking thing, but she's actually doing very well at it! She just wont do it on camera. We've tried several times to get her to do it with the camera on, but as soon as she sees it, she sits down and looks at us like we are talking in tongues or something.Like any good parent would do - we bribed her. We led her to believe that she would get to play with the electronics that she loves so much. Yep - Parents of the Year right here! Go ahead and nominate us... we let her play with electric sockets and plastic bags also (just kidding!)

When the camera is not out - she will walk from the front door all the way to her play area in the family room.

Now I Lay Me Down

Our thoughts are with our friends, Pam and Nolan as they celebrate the very short life of their baby son, Elijah. Elijah was welcomed with such a loving spirit to such wonderful parents. And although he only lived 63 minutes, he made such an impact on so many lives. I'm in awe of Pam and how beautifully she accepted this challenge. Most people, and especially me, would have cried "why me?" throughout the entire pregnancy, but not Pam. She sang to him, read to him, and made sure her family got to meet him and hold him. He was definitely loved. They will celebrate his life tomorrow at noon. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Whenever any of you read this - please remember to lift Pam and Nolan up in prayer for comfort and peace.

Safety in the Kitchen

I got this little kitchen set at a yard sale thinking an 8 month old will play kitchen in the kitchen while Mommy cooks dinner. She plays with it, but not exactly while Mommy cooks dinner.

I got her her own kitchen floor to protect her in case she fell while playing kitchen in the kitchen. For awhile it was very effective in keeping her in one spot and I felt safer knowing if she fell, it would be cushioned. The floor is now more entertaining than the kitchen!

and it tastes like chicken!

The Face

She likes her tu-tu! She crawls around and pulls it along with her. She uses it to play peek a boo.

It seems to help her make her new "face."

and it entertains her.

Morning Time with Daddy

Here are a few shots Ernie took this week. They get up in the morning and I believe they stay in their PJs until after lunch... But with a smile like that - who needs to put on play clothes?

She's got this new face. It isn't exactly what we would call her beautiful face, but it's still very cute. I feel like she's daring us to take another picture!

Our Tu-Tuth Fairy

Lilly's first Halloween went really well. Nothing scared her so that was nice and everyone really liked her tu-tu!

She liked playing in all the candy.