Fall weather and Curious George

So today marked a "chilly" morning here in Corpus. Thank goodness we finally had some cooler weather. I got to put Reese is some warmer clothes when we went to Stroller Strides this a.m. This afternoon we made a trip to the library to see Curious George and the man in the yellow hat. His outfit left something to be desired but we liked the monkey better...well not really. See below.

Just catching up on some light reading before we head out the door.

The outfit with the sweater.

Minus the sweater

Once we saw George was next to us. Yes Ryan met us after work to partake in family fun Thursday

Before she figured out what was going on.

A few fun filled days!

We had a fun time in College Station again last weekend. Reese had a visit from Kathy and we all partied in the condo...and by partied I mean everyone was asleep by ten because we're all that cool. Reese had french toast the next day for breakfast proving that she is just like me and LOVES good (non-breakfast taco) carb meals in the mornings. French Toast rocks!

Today I'm headed off to the early voting polls to cast my ballot for President of the United States and I will not be voting for Frankenstein, I mean John McCain. Ryan is still on the fence about who he is voting for...GASP....he might not vote Republican....

The house is mildly decorated for Halloween, I would have gone more crazy however I was informed that we will not be here for Halloween this year since there is a home game the next day. I am bummed as this will be the first time we had a place where kids might come knock on the door.

Our Stroller Strides Halloween party is next week and I am dressing up. I am also making cupcakes that look like brains. I will post pics next week so you can see I am no where close to Martha Stewart.

We are working on ditching the pacifier but Princess didn't go to sleep until 10 the night before so she was a little tired. This whole staying up late thing is a new habit for Miss Thang...I blame Ryan as he likes to stay up late. I tell her if she stays up late and has bad dreams from Law and Order it's not my fault...she should go to sleep earlier.
Fun with Kathy

Sadly he knows how to correctly hold babies, apparently he just chooses not to with mine. (I think it was because he didn't like her shirt "Lil' Democrat")
Why Daddy's are in charge of bath time...and not doing hair.
I think she can be best compared to Doc from Back to the Future
Thanks Grandma and Grandpa for her Halloween get up...her shirts says "Trick or Treat"

Reese and her friend Alex

She didn't want to look at the camera as much as she wanted to slap all the pimpkins...yes pimpkins 'cause she was pimp slapping them all
Reese...shat out a pumpkin
A very sweaty Mommy after Stroller Strides (because I live at the freaking equator where it's still in the 80's and it's Oct. 21!!!) with a very happy Reese in the pumpkin patch. More pumpkin patch pictures will follow next week when Ryan braves family fun day on Saturday and spends time with the fam.

Baby needs a new pair of shoes!

It's official...Reese got her first pair of big girl shoes today. We went to the mall, got her measured and all set up in her new sneakers. She's ready to go now.....she needed wide width...she's got little fat feet

more pics

Oh another depressing loss in Aggieland...yet another game down the tubes. However we had a lovely visit as usual, got to see some friends and as always Reese was the life of the party. Well minus the fever she got on Saturday night...clearly the Aggie loss made her sick. She's all better now, got her flu shot and is back on her normal schedule. Just a few pictures to update everyone. Also some videos for your viewing pleasure.
Last weekend when we were in San Antonio, Aunt Erin was kind enough to take some FAB pictures of Reese in her tutu. IF you would like to view them feel free... http://www.erinhomann.com/ Go to proofing and the password is Reese....and if you are in the market for a tutu, I'm your girl. I made the one Reese has on and would be more than happy to sell you one made to order.

Seriously how cute is this kid?!?
Erin you are an amazing photographer...she still has spots available for her mini sessions...get your Xmas card shots done, and custom made Christmas cards with her one stop shopping. Visit her site at http://www.erinhomann.blogspot.com/ if interested. Tell her I sent you

Reese is over the hump, a few weeks ago she screamed bloody murder when we put her in the swing. She finally realized that she actually used to like it and enjoys it yet again.
Crazy ass dog. Barks EVERY time Reese and I use the swings...so I thought I would put her on it. Once again circus freak Chewie proved her fell off the circus train. She sat in my lap and didn't budge the entire time she was in the swing. I think she was going for like ten minutes. She even walked back over to go on a second time. I need to invent something like a dog swing with a motor. The dog was the most mellow animal I have ever seen after the ride on the swing.
Reese after her first haircut. I am a bad mother and did not take her picture of the event. I figured since we cut the total amount of 2 hairs (only around her ears) we would document the first real haircut when more hair is actually cut.
How do you know your pants are too big? When you bend down your ENTIRE ass hangs out of the pants. Ghetto Reese

Reese moved into her "BIG" girl car seat this past week. I had the infant seat in the house so I could wash it and put it away. Clearly I just should stop buying toys. She played in the base of the car seat for close to an hour. Climbing in and out, talking to herself and having a fine time.
Oh stickers!
So happy in the morning

PANTS...ok well they roll up to Capri pants but she's a shorty like her Mom. However it was cool enough this past week to pull out the pants. Only one day but there is hope for cooler weather in Corpus at some point.

Here's Chewie enjoying her ride.

This is just a video of Reese playing at the house...as you can see she likes to talk a lot.

Tammy talks a lot!

Gas is $2.89 in Corpus...

Not that the price of gas has anything to do with this post but I thought I would let everyone know. Sadly I think that is cheap, which is crazy because when I started driving I can remember gas for 99 cents. Oh my have times have changed. I'm just happy it's been going down, now my credit card bill will be lower too!

Well Reese celebrated her birthday 4 times in the course of a week. My family, just us, Stroller Strides and then Ryan's family. Needless to say she LOVES cake but we discovered not really cool with being the center of attention. I think she's done with cake again until the next major holiday...she loves pumpkin bread so maybe I'll let her try some pumpkin pie for Turkey Day...oh well and I guess she can have some cake on my birthday as well.

As previously mentioned she took her first steps this week, won't do it again but I know it's just a matter of time. We're off to another Aggie home game this week. We have all faced the reality that they are done winning this season but just because they suck doesn't mean we can't all enjoy a GREAT tailgating season. Thanks to Les and Lucy, Reese's favorite tailgate duo, Reese has been staying cool with the port-a-cool...it's like a/c for tailgating. GREAT invention and we all love Les a little more than we did before just for bringing it. Reese also loves Les because he fed her some of his cupcake at the Army game.

Well here are a few pics from the past week. We'll try and take more this weekend when we enjoy other tailgate and post those next week for your viewing pleasure.

Reese holding the clock...Ryan's silly idea to take a picture at the time she was born.
A little pre-party celebration of cake eating. I had to even off the top of the cake to ice it properly so she sampled my handi work.
So good I think I'll eat my fingers as well.
Yeah for the Giant Cupcake!
Family shot...sure wish I showered after Stroller Strides but nope...nasty sweaty Mommy from working out earlier in the day. However during the week what you see is what you get...who has time for a shower when you are chasing around a 1 year old?!?!?!?

As you can tell she's LOVES chocolate icing.
We never really took too many "neked" (as they say in TX) pictures so I figured I would throw one in the mix.
Balloons from HEB....Corpus Christi HEB's only redeeming quality
Who needs toys when you can climb on your travel high chair?
Ride Em Cowgirl!

WALKING!!!

Reese officially took her first steps today. We have to thank Erin, Atlee and Jason for getting her the super cute backpack which seems to have propelled her to walk. I guess the backpack helps her balance because as soon as I put it on her she looked up, laughed and walked right to me. I am super pumped I was here to witness this and at the same time realize that life as we know it (crawling) is soon over....yikes but whatever Reese walked today!!!

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Reese!

Mommy loves you!