my mini witch:
We celebrated Halloween by going to SeaWorld, and a carnival, followed by pumpkin carving and handing out/eating candy.
witch in training: 
the pictures don't quite do the hat justice. it's adorable, funny, and so cute at the same time. The fact that you have to be part magician to squeeze it on her fat head makes me want to cry.
Poc:
um, can I help you?
Like everything else related to growing up, I put off moving Rylee to the regular tub for as long as possible. Surprisingly the biggest reason for putting this off was my back. If you don't know what I mean, you haven't bathed many children - or you know something I don't. Anyway, it was time and we moved her to the real tub for bath time. As expected she enjoys splashing around and mostly sucking on her bath toys. This one- the lights draw you in and then you get sprayed in the face. its pretty funny.
We've been enjoying the fabulous fall weather during my "breaks" from work. I've learned the best way to get a girl to crawl on hands and knees is to plop her face down on the "grass" and walk away. I love the shade from the trees and Rylee loves to eat leaves. I should say leaf because its the same one over and over. Good source of fiber, right? Try to tell me that wrist roll isn't to die for!!
Our HOA had a little fall festival and we went to another little pumpkin patch. Both would have been more fun if we had older kids, but I couldn't resist getting my skelton's picture taken with a bunch of pumpkins around.
She thinks she is so clever. She's getting pretty good at pulling herself up, then afterwards gives me the "look what I just did" look and doesn't know what to do next. Its like she's afraid to fall and kinda freaks out.
I've been singing what few Halloween songs I remember to her, namely "I'm a Mean Old Witch" You know the last part "you better watch out cuz I might scare you. . . . . . . BOO!!" ? Rylee laughs every time. (she also enjoys my witch cackle) I then proceed to "scare" her and suddenly its been twenty minutes. haha! I could listen to that laugh all day- oh wait, I do.We're training her to be a roller-coaster junkie to the best of our ability. I need a tilt-a-whirl buddy!
One of my(her) favorite things lately- when I talk (on the phone or to Michael etc) while holding her she'll lean all the way forward to be able to see my face or grab at my hair until I look at her and then she flashes me a BIG ol grin, where I in turn laugh, and she grins even bigger.
Cuddling (something I prayed she would also love). I secretly love rocking her to sleep. I don't do it everynight (lets be honest, I probably wouldn't love it when she's 10) but when she's having a really hard time falling asleep, I take that as a que we need quiet time in the rocking chair. Nothing like watching her drift into a peaceful slumber.
Its pretty funny to see her eating new foods.
She loves stuffed animals!
When I'm making dinner she is at my ankles tugging on the hem of my clothes, depending on the day I love or hate this, which is directly proportionate to the volume of her voice at the time.
not so favorite? she is into everything. Her dangers of choice are: garbage bags (subsequently dirty diapers), computer cords, door stops, xbox controllers, and getting stuck under the couch.
Throwing her bink out of her crib. (because she then proceeds to scream for it).
short naps.
Its pretty amazing how one little thing changes your entire world.
See the resemblance?
Thats what happens when you have two tiny cowlicks and short, fine hair.
Then, I cut it up and ate it like a civilized person.
Rylee had a early dinner cuz I couldn't wait to see what she thought of grandpa's peaches either. She first gave a funny look like it was sour or something, smacked her lips a bunch of times and gave a big grin. I think that means she likes them.
