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Amelia and her Papaw

Mamaw and Papaw came to visit this week! We had a good time with them, and Amelia had a blast! She gets a real kick out of them for lots of reasons...they're silly, lovable, full of energy, and loud (the good kind)...just like Amelia. They are a perfect combination.

Halloween Fun

Halloween was so fun this year. Our department at work dresses up each year as a group and tries to compete a bit with the directors. This year, we were so on our game. We out-did everyone! Our department, consisting of the core four girls, plus two interns, plus one nurse (who wanted to cature the spirit of the day with us)dressed as the Misfit Beauty Queens...Miss Fortune, Miss Behavin', Miss Print, Miss Understood, Miss Educated, Miss Matched, and Miss Cellaneous (miscelaneous). I was Miss Print. We decorated our formal wear with items related to our titles. I had news print taped all over with funny misquotes and misprints. We had tiaras and wands to complement our look. We had a blast. For Halloween each year we have a carnival for the kids with games and crafts. Afterwards, we do a big parade with the kids, parents, and staff through the hospital. Participating units give out treats to the kids, and we all get to show off our costumes. We provide costumes for the kids who don't have any, so everyone has a blast!

That night, our building has a big party with costumes and the whole deal. Preston was out of town for work, so I went for a bit with a neighbor of ours. I transformed my costume into a moth (don't ask how...but it worked well), and Amelia went as a ballerina (or tiny dancer). We had fun, and she wanted only to walk around the whole time, so it was pretty exausting for me. It was a good time all around.

The Sneaky Girl

Well hello again! I have managed to neglect my blog to the point of practically forgetting how to do this. Things have been so busy, but wonderful at the same time. Preston has been gone for work for a good amount of time over the past several weeks. I have missed him terribly, but am thankful that he is such a hard worker. He and his dad have teamed up together to make one unbeatable force. Things at work are pretty good. Being full-time has presented some difficulties with juggling morning routines, Preston leaving town often, and figuring out childcare. With all of that, life stays pretty jam packed. I know all of you moms out there with more than one child are probably laughing at me, thinking I have it pretty easy with just one... You're right! Someday I'll look back at this and laugh knowing that I have it pretty good.

Anyway...Amelia is doing wonderful! She is just about to walk! She is so darn close. She speeds around pushing her radio flyer wagon stopping only to look back to see whose chasing her. Every once in a while, she lets go of the handle and just stands there freely. She is figuring things out fast. It is so fun watching her do all of these things in her own sweet time. Her latest word is 'Uh-Oh'. Also, she and Sipsey have somehow buddied up during mealtime. They have this secret understanding between the two of them. Amelia feeds herself one bite, then Sipsey get a bite...Amelia gets a bite, Sipsey gets a bite...It's a great deal for Sips, and Amelia thinks she is so cute and sneaky(she is).