• 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…

  • 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…

  • Stompping in a Puddle: Giggles at the Cider Mill: First time eating a raw carrot: If you’re happy and you know it: Family Names: High Chair Tricks: Eating a Pear: Finding Grandpa:

  • 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…

  • 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?). …

  • The question:  How many minutes of dedicated play will a new toy garner?   And a mashup of some highlights from last week:

  • Fall officially began this week – and this is officially the first change of season that Eleanor has experience before, although I’m sure she doesn’t remember it.  Eleanor is also really getting into football season, wearing her team jerseys both…

  • Eleanor attended her first golf tournament this week – and also knocked out her first time falling asleep watching people play golf – hard to say if it was the missed nap, the fresh air, or the sheer bordom of…

  • We finally got back the proofs from Eleanor’s 1 year photo shoot.  Unfortunately, Eleanor wasn’t in the best mood during the shoot, but we did get a few good ones.  Enjoy!

  • Eleanor celebrated the opening of the NFL season with a party at Uncle B’s house.  She was sporting her new Bears outfit, but only because her Lions outfit doesn’t fit anymore.  Dad will have to get her a replacement soon…