Big Brother Aaron!

Andy and I (and Sarah) are so excited to hear the news of our new niece or nephew due around Thanksgiving!! Aaron is going to be such a wonderful big brother. Can't wait to see you soon!

The Polite Movie Star

Sarah Margaret got her first pair of sunglasses this past week and she seems to do a pretty good job of keeping them on. With her big sunglasses, she looks like a movie star and some of her mannerism are starting to reflect those of movie stars. She just learn how to politely refuse food or let us know that she is done eating. She will put her little hand up and shake her head no when she has had enough to eat. She will also do the same with books. You'll pull one out of the basket and she will very nicely shake her head and put up her hand. She loves her new freedom of walking and her vocubulary is growing everyday. We are amazed at the things that she notices. On the way home from Glamma & Bon Papa's, there is a Dog Grocery Store and on the sign is a dog. Every time we go by, she always says "dada" for doggy. She loved dogsitting Chloe last week. She will get Chloe a bone out (just one) when she comes in from outside and when we leave and she loves giving Chloe toys to her. The other day on a walk, when Sarah wanted to keep going but Chloe was ready to stop, Bon Papa took Chloe inside but Sarah did not want to go on a walk without Chloe. We thought for the week at Glamma & Bon Papa's that she had given up one of her naps but now this week she is back to her two naps. I hear her waking now. Enjoy the photos!

Happy Belated Mothers' Day!

For mother-love and father-care,
For brothers strong and sisters fair,
For love at home and here each day,
For guidance lest we go astray,Father in Heaven, we thank Thee.

For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food, for love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

We are so thankful for all the wonderful women in our family who are such a blessing to Sarah Margaret. The top photo above is from Mothers' Day 1961, and I think it is such a fun photo. The little girl in front with her hands folded is Glamma. Also in the photo is Uncle Carter, Aunt Jody, Grandmother Boyd, and Grandmother Boyd's parents.

Sarah Margaret is now officially 14 months. She walks more and more everyday. She started walking several steps at Wednesday night pasta night at Meridian Hills and by Friday at our friends' home with her 18 month old friends Graydon & Marcus, all she would do is walk. She also likes to climb up in the rocker chair in her room (all by herself!) and read a story. She has two more molars coming in so those are bothering her a little. She is starting to use a plate (and not throw it on the floor) and also use the spoon with a bowl. Daddy is reinforcing the bib rule with her and she seems to be doing much better with wearing a bib.

Click here for Sarah Margaret's 14 month old album (includes more videos of her walking).

Sarah Margaret wanted to wish Rowan a very happy 2nd birthday on Thursday!!

Walking!

Last night at Meridian Hills, Sarah Margaret just kept walking and walking. And, we were finally able to catch her cute little steps on video.