Changes...

Hello everyone!

It's been a VERY eventful month! Where to begin...

I'll start with Halloween. I was Buzz Lightyear! Lila ended up being a Ladybug. Mommy went to the store to get a Tinkerbell costume and they were all gone. :( So, Daddy did some digging in Lila's clothes and found a Ladybug costume in there!

Me as Buzz Lightyear!

Aunt Jo went with us. She was a dark fairy complete with black wings she made herself. Can't see them really well in this picture, but they were super cool!!! 

Just for fun, and to convince me to put on the costume myself, Daddy put my Buzz Lightyear costume on Lila. Personally, I think I make a better Buzz...but she gave it a good shot. 

A lot of things happened that made Mommy and Daddy have to make some big decisions. Mommy's last day of work is December 1st. She has a couple of possibilities for a new job, but for now, we just wait. After a lengthy discussion and finally deciding that making me get a job was out of the question, we moved into a new house. It's a nice place. I got my own room! It's so nice having my own place to sleep and not have to worry about a whiny, crying sister at 2am.

The first time I went into the new place, Daddy took me upstairs to pick out my room. I decided which room I wanted and we started moving my stuff into it. It looks really nice now.

My room: 

Lila's room:

If you don't have our new address, please send Mommy an email and she'll let you know what it is.

Another really fun thing happened...I met SANTA!!! We didn't get to see him last year because it was a 2 hour wait in line. This time, we were FIRST! I was a little shy at first and wasn't so sure of Santa. Mommy brought Lila over to Santa. Lila didn't think Santa was all that exciting. She was ok if Mommy or Maga was holding her though. We even got our picture taken!

After telling Santa what I want for Christmas, we went to the play area at the mall. I had so much fun! Maga even turned out to be a HERO! She rescued a little girl about my age who wandered off and reunited her with her Mommy.

For Thanksgiving we went to Iowa to spend time with Daddy's side of the family. I got to see Grandma Aletha and my aunts and uncles and cousin Kaydence!! I didn't get any pictures though. Mommy was slacking. We had a good time even though everyone was sick. It was nice to see everyone!!

Yesterday, Maga, Mommy, and I put up the Christmas tree. It was so much fun! I even got to put some of the ornaments on by myself. I was so proud. As soon as Daddy got home from work, I made sure to show him my Christmas tree. I also thought it would be best if I reminded Daddy that I put up the Christmas tree throughout the evening. Lila kept smiling and staring and waving at the tree all night. I think she was impressed with my creative skills.

Christmas tree:



Here are a few more random pictures:

Lila - 11 months old

Me. :)

Lila learned that she can stick her tongue out. She does it all the time now!

PANCAKES!!!!

Lila giving us the evil eye:

 Playing in our new living room:

And...just because there isn't enough Me in the world......

another picture of ME!!!

Well, that brings us up to now. Today, I'm not feeling well. I have a fever and other ickys. I just thought I'd post this to update you before the month was out! Friday is my 3rd Birthday and Lila turns 1 on the 9th. We're going to have a small get together on the 11th, but nothing fancy. As long as there's cake...I'm happy!!!

I'll talk to you later.
Love you!

Love,
DJ