The Scoop

OK, so I have already been slacking on blog entries...but, you should see all of the boxes that I've packed! Anyway, here's some photos and updates as to what we've been doing lately.

New favorite activity: climbing the stairs! (YIKES!!!) Stella's first true attempt at a full flight of steps was in MN at Grandma and Grandpa's house. She did it a couple of times with ease. Well, now that we're home, it's absolutely her favorite activity. So, we just follow closely behind her to make sure no one gets hurt. Today she did it with a measuring spoon in hand...who knows what's next!?

We had a play date at our house at the end of last week. Ellie and Stella finally got to hang out. It was a treat for all of us. Here's some of the action:

Precious Ellie has no idea what she's in for! (how sweet is this picture, by the way!? LOVE the pink!)

Here comes Stella!!

Friends forever! It's amazing how different they are and they are only 7 1/2 months apart in age!

Yea! Everybody had fun!

Plus, Emily was amazing and agreed to watch both girls for a while, when I was at the dentist! Luckily they both slept while I was gone. Still though, that's pretty big to agree to taking them both on at once. You never know what's going to happen.

One way we like to spend our days is at the park...Stella is a huge fan of the swings, as am I because they make her so happy.

I just fall in love over and over again!

Practicing standing, as usual. She has been attempting taking steps. She'll walk around a piece of furniture, holding on...and if she's feeling really wild, she'll let go and try standing without any help. The longest she's gone so far is about 10 seconds! Not bad for a beginner. ;)

Post tub-time...usually baths are reserved for Daddy, but since he's been gone it's been another opportunity for bonding for the two of us. Then it's bedtime!

We're packing up for a Thanksgiving in Huron, Ohio with Nick's family. We'll be there through Sunday, come back to Cincinnati for our last week in our house and then move on December 1!
Can't wait for this new adventure to begin!!!