Month: October 2011

Eleanor maximized her costume time this week by participating in two Halloween parties, and Halloween is still coming up tomorrow!  She dressed up as a monkey, a costume that she choose herself.  While walking down the aisle at target, Eleanor got very excited pointing and making monkey sounds when she saw the costume on the…

Eleanor had her first weekend without Mom and Dad this week, with Aunt Lary, Mimi and Papa staying over and assuming the parental duties.  By all accounts, everyone had a great time.  For firsts this week, Aunt Lary taught her the word “bump”, and Mimi Sheri held her hand as she walked all the way…

Eleanor took a trip to the pumpkin patch this week, among other fun fall activities, and also had her first swim lesson with Dad.  She also went to a music performance where she mostly ignored the singer, but did mistake an orange crayon for a carrot.  Fortunately, Mom noticed before too much wax was ingested. …

Eleanor turned 14 months old this week!  I’m not sure when you stop counting the months, but ever since 12, Mom and Dad have been a bit forgetful and have taken the “official picture” a day or two late.  We had some beautiful fall weather this week, and Eleanor took advantage by stopping in the…

Eleanor had a week full of fall fun!  Early in the week she took a trip to the aquarium for the first time.  The ducks were definitely the biggest hit (I know – ducks at an aquarium – who knew?).  At home there was lots of chasing the cat, and a new habit of holding…