Cat and Mouse

Here is Jane in one of her Halloween costumes! (Yes, one of two... stay tuned.) Don't worry, the little mice are actually kid toys, not cat toys.

Ten Months Old!

Happy Ten Month Birthday to Jane!

We are LOVING the fall weather. It has been so beautiful the past few weeks... sunny and 70's. We are able to take walks anytime of day now, as opposed to trying to beat the heat at 7:30 a.m. And just being outside for any reason (like humoring me with another photo shoot) has been so refreshing. This morning we sat on the porch and watched a storm roll in. Jane especially likes watching the leaves on the trees blowing in the wind.

One of my favorite things right now is watching her inspect objects. She looks so serious as she passes them back and forth between her hands and turns them over and over. And then, of course, there is the inevitable taste test.

Maggie continues to be a wonderful source of entertainment, which keeps everybody happy, especially Maggie.

Meal times are another favorite activity. Last week I tried to branch out from her booster tray, which works perfectly well, and put her at the table with a fancy suction cup place mat, which did not work at all. That will teach me not to fix it if it ain't broke.

This last picture is all about the hairdo. Although I recognize the importance of having hair when she gets older, I am really going to miss the fuzz!

Jane Trivia

Hello again! It's been a while since I've posted, so I thought we would start with a few pictures of our big nine-and-a-half month old! She is waking up to so many new things each day. It's really neat to see her revisit an old toy and learn something new about the way it works or what she can do with it. As you might be able to tell from these pictures, her little arms and hands (and feet) are in constant motion, eager to explore and inspect anything within reach. She also thinks we are really funny and exciting, which is a huge confidence booster when you're doing a silly dance to the silly song you've already sung umpteen times that day.

Ok, now we're going to play some Jane Trivia. Watch the videos below to answer the questions!

1.  Does Jane like cottage cheese?

2.  Is Jane crawling yet?

3.  Does Jane love Maggie?

4.  Can Jane wave, kiss and "gimme five"?

Answers: 1. No; 2. Not quite; 3. Yes; 4.You betcha