Sleepy Hair

Anyone recognize this hair? We went to the Cape to visit Nana and Papa this weekend. We try to come and go during nap times so we don't screw up Marin's schedule. On the way home, it was during the time that both girls take a nap. Katie took some toys out of her "back kack" and then fell asleep. Katie crashed into a pile of toys.

Seven Months

Seven month and Marin is on the move. Nothing is safe at our house and everything is free game. She's fast and quick and we are out of practice in this area. We are not baby proof and Katie is learning that her toys are vulnerable. We're trying to create a little Marin-free space so that Katie can have her space without Destructo looming near. But it's hard to resist that little laugh and bright smile. And she is a hugger. A really good hugger. She's also a ham. She loves the camera and anything that lights up in front of her. Her favorite thing now is her jumpy seat that hangs from the doorway and she can really move in that thing. She's a chowhound eating alot of food and throwing back the formula.

My friend Jess noticed that I stopped letting Marin hold the signs at around six months. There was a good reason for this. Here is the rip...

...and into the mouth.

This was the first time with either Katie or Marin that I had a full on rip-and-chew.

Abby's New Tail

Katie: I think Abby needs a new tail. Me: Why is that? Katie: We just have to take that one and get her a new one Me: Why? Katie: Because that one wacks me every day! Here is Marin on her way to terrorize Abby. Abby may wack them every once in a while but it goes both ways...

Happy Halloween 2010

Halloween 2010 was a big success. We went downtown for Clinton's annual Trick-or-Treat event with the local businesses. Grammie came along and we ran into OMF (Owen Michael Frick). I think Owen and Marin were a little overwhelmed by all of the costumes and the huge crowd. I know I was! Here is my little duckie on her first Halloween! She seems to like the costume, even when the hood fell over her eyes. She could crawl in it so she was happy since that is her new favorite activity. We went to the Kramer's annual Halloween party which is always a sucess. Here is Katie trying to eat a donut from a string with Domenic and Ainsley.

Later that night, we hit the streets. Marin only visited two houses so she could be introduced to our neighbors. Chad did one end of Cedar Street with Katie while I did the other end. Whoever was home would give out candy with Marin. Katie was really excited this year and for the first time really understood the whole concept. At each house, she would turn around when she was done and say "I said trick-or-treat, took one candy and said thank you!" We had Abby join in on the fun too. Abby is wearing the same costume she had on last year. That was because of my laziness and cheapness. Then I thought that it would be more funny (for me at least) if the kids wore different costumes and the dog wore the same costumer year-after-year.

After all the activies, Marin decided to play a little before bed...

...and "Katie the Friendly Dragon" caught the end of the Patriots game.

Dada!

Marin said her first word today! It was Dada. Despite that, I'm very proud. Katie and I are now jockeying for a 2nd place finish. We were just about to document her first word as "Ha!" but that was kind of a reach.

Wedding photos

Here are some of the professional photos taken from the wedding that Katie and Chad were in. They are fantastic! http://tonyspinelliphotography.com/blog/?p=905

Yummy Apples!

I'm so behind. I like this blog. Really I do. My apologies to any loyal followers I may have. Apple picking! We made it apple picking this year. We hit Berlin Orchards a few weeks ago. My friend from high school and her husband own it and it's a great place if you are looking for a low-key, family-friendly place. They are closed now but keep it in mind for next year. Katie was very impressed to meet Farmer Beirne, although we missed Sheila and the kids. The Orchard is scenic and the apples are yummy. They had pony rides, face painting and looks of food. I have no teeth. What is fun about this? Katie loved this and he was driving really fast down a bumpy New England road. Too many decisions!