Boo! ...and please stay on the trails, sir!

Lu was a Park Ranger for Halloween!  Not to be outdone (although he was - he really had no chance), Allen was a moose! As a park visitor, I rounded up our trio.  I know, either I love my work tremendously or it's removed all of my ability to think creatively and come up with other costume ideas!!  I hope it's the former, but suspect it might be a little of both!  We'll see next year.  The good news is that I've got 12 months to plan.


Now - don't be totally distracted by the cuteness of the Halloween costume.  There is something else I want to tell you.  So be sure to scroll to the bottom of this post for the most exciting news of all...

Lu's walking!  It's been in the works for several weeks now, as she's been cruising for a while and took her first few steps shortly after her 13-month birthday.  But it's now official.  She's motoring.  We're doomed.

Beach Trip and My Favorite Lu Picture Yet

We took a quick weekend trip Port Aransas a few weeks ago, and it was good for all our souls.  Lu wasn't sure how she felt about the sand at first, but once we demonstrated how to use a shovel she decided that beaches are A-W-E-S-O-M-E.  Same thing with the waves - they were on her maybe list until we started jumping over the crests.  Then, F-U-N.

Luella's Week

As most of you know, Allen takes care of Luella most weekdays, and he's great about sending me phone pics of their adventures. I thought I'd share some of them with you.

Monday mornings Allen and Lu head to the Austin Children's Museum.  It's a super fun space (so I hear) full of  interactive exhibits.  And on Mondays from 9-noon, it is open only for the 3-and-under crowd!  Storytelling, singing, and adventures...

Monday afternoons our nanny/babysitter Christine and her daughter Hazel come over.  Lu and Hazel are totally besties.

Tuesday morning Allen and Lu head to Little Gym to play on balance beams and parallel bars.  Oh, and to catch bubbles.  That's really the highlight.  (This pics is not from his phone, but from the time I played hooky to join them!)






Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday are much less structured but include another visit from C & H, and usually heading out to visit friends.  Or making new friends.












Or climbing on the Greenbelt.
















Or giving pat-pats to the neighbor's cat.

And then sometimes they just dress up like pirates and play at home.