Pumpkin Patch

We visited a pumpkin patch yesterday to get in the mood for Halloween (she's obviously going to be a bee again). Bea had great fun walking all over the farm and even got to indulge in mini doughnuts and hot apple cider.

Spoons

It's not neat by any stretch, but it's going in!

Blazing Trails!

Bea's going to have a cousin...

Sorry, no Bea pics this time! I just got back from a fantastic weekend in Chicago. My mom, Aunt Margaret, cousin Peg, and I all flew in to throw Jules a baby shower. Julie is due January 7 and is having a girl!! Lots of fun tea parties and slumber parties in the future for Bea and her cousin.
We trapsed all over Chicago, went on a HIGHLY RECOMMENDED architectual tour, saw "The Jersey Boys," shopped for shoes (of course), and ate countless delicious meals. I can't wait to go back!
The report from Ian was that he and Bea had a great weekend together. Yay for Daddy!

Takin' a Stroll

Bea's a walking machine! She insisted on walking (with a bit of help from M&D) almost 4 blocks during a visit to the Ballard farmer's market today. Earlier this morning, she took 5 steps on her own. A big day for little Bea!
Oh- she is 15 months old as of 10/2, still growing well and generally healthy. She is about 50% on the weight chart (22 lbs), 75% on the head chart, but still only 15% on the height chart. Short and round for now.
Other developments include pointing at everything under the sun and talking constantly. Her current discernable vocabulary includes: "Dada," "Mama," "up," "uhoh," some version of "ba" for book and bath, and a high pitched "ca" for cat. She has begun to push her boundaries and throws minor tantrums when things don't go her way. Even when she's mad, she is still pretty darn cute.