Halloween, Gerber Style

Yesterday was a GREAT day.  There were sooo many special moments -- like when Chris carved the greatest Jack O Lantern of all time (pic below).  It turned out great... just like the Jack O Lantern from Halloween the movie! BTW:  Rylee named the Jack O Lantern, "Shoes."  We put a scented candle in "shoes" and got a lot of great comments from our trick or treaters (300 or so!)

Another favorite moment from the day was when we were watching Sports Center in the morning.  Iowa was running a play on the highlight reel.  When they scored, Rylee yelled "Yay!"  I didn't bother explaining to her why she was cheering for the wrong team... black and gold is black and gold to a 21 month old!

Rylee didn't trick or treat.  Instead, she passed out candy to the kids and yelled, "Bye Guys!" and waved as they moved on to the next house.  Priceless.  One of her favorite costumes was a tiger.  As the tiger approached the house, Rylee said, "Moo!"  I corrected her by saying, "Oh no, Rylee, that's a tiger."  Rylee said, "Moo!"  Looks like we need another trip to the zoo!

Costume Party

Roo had a blast at her halloween parade and party at school.  Thanks, LVCC!  Mommy wishes she could have been there :-(

Tiny Dancer!

Nobody loves a dance party more than Mommy and RooBear.  This tiny dancer rocks!!!  Yes... that is gravy (spagetti sauce) on her face!

Roo's First Designer Bag

Daddy hates this picture!  He says it's too "girly."  I tried my best to explain that "Roo is a girl," but he just wasn't buying it.  Regardless, she loves her mini Dooney & Burke handbag.  She carries it out of daycare and even took it with her to get the mail.

Chris continues to be disguested by it.  In fact, last night he said, "All she needs is a hot latte and a dark pair of sunglasses, and she could be you for Halloween!"  Finally, REVENGE IS MINE!

Recent Pix from School

Below are some recent pix that Roo's teacher shared with me.  It's becoming increasingly clear why Roo throws a tantrum every time we try to bring her home.  She loves school!  The other little one in the top photo is Roo's nemesis / BFF.

Yea, LVCC!  We love you!  Keep up the good work.

Mama's Birthday 10-10-10

Special Moments with Dad...

All Talked Out...

We're having a GREAT couple of days.  Roo Bear's vocabulary has easily TRIPLED this week.  She has said "Mommy" nearly 1,000 x (Yes, I'm counting!) which is a relief after hearing "Daddy" for sooooo many months.  She's also picked up two new phrases -- the first was a little upsetting... In response to "Roobie, you're making a mess."  She responded, "No, I'm not!"  Wonder where she gets that smart mouth??

But today, after our ritual "Thursday morning dance party," I said, "Ok Roo, say bye-bye puppies," and she gave each one a hug and said, clear as day, "Bye-bye puppies."  I couldn't believe it!  Usually she just waves and walks out the door.  Then, stunned by her own abilities, she repeated "Bye, bye puppies" all the way to school.  Hopefully, she continues "using her words" because it's soooo incredibly helpful, and she seems less frustrated with her inability to communicate.

In the pic above, Roo Bear is taking a nap at school.  She woke up this morning with a cough and is a little under the weather.  We'll start her asthma medicaitons, and hopefully, she recovers before her cousin's christening this Sunday!

M-A-D

Rylee is M-A-D at her new molars! This pic was taken by her Center Director at school. Bad Molars!

Lehigh Valley Zoo

Our little bink addict wouldn't drop the bink, but she still LOVED the animals at the Lehigh Valley Zoo. Note: Anything with four legs is a "doggie."

Hangin' with my BFF

Yes. This is what happens when two drunks procreate...

First Tumbling Class

Dear God-Mommy,

I know you wanted video of my first tumbling class, but Mommy and Daddy were soooo busy chasing me as I ran from apparatus to apparatus that they barely had time to take these two pics. I hope you enjoy. Maybe they'll be able to take more pics over the course of my class... but I doubt it... I plan to keep running all over the place!

Love, Roo-Girl

P.S. Notice the bink in pic #2. I wouldn't give it up. Heehee!