Happy Halloween!

So many costumes and so little time...what is a girl to do? Greta had a good Halloween. She wasn't able to go trick or treating, (she was in bed by 6:00) but the little penguin did go visit Mommy's patients at the nursing home.


The little frog.


The little penguin.

Gillespie Visit

Greta had so much fun smiling and laughing at her cousins, Logan and LorRae. LorRae was too busy being a photographer to get in on the picture.


Greta with her Grampa and Gramma Gillespie.

New Wheels!

After many trips stuffed like sardines in the Corolla, we decided to join the soccer Mom and Dad clan and buy a mini van.


The Chevy Uplander.


Greta all smiles ready for her first road trip in her new set of wheels.

Daughters

I've experienced the mother/daughter bond as a daughter, but I didn't know how amazing it would be on the other end...being a mother. There is something so special a mother and daughter share. Greta and I already have a special bond and have had so many wonderful experiences. I can't wait to make many new memories with her.


Greta and Mommy just hanging out.


Making monster cupcakes for the Daycare Halloween party.


The finished product.

All ready for her party.

Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice...

...That's What Little Girls are Made Of. I thank God every day for my precious little girl. Oma bought this outfit before Greta was born, thinking she would be a girl :)

Friends

Lucky Greta got to play with her friend Nate last weekend. The little stinker thought it was pretty funny when Nate was hungry and started to cry. You'd think she'd have a little sympathy, as we all know she's been in that boat before.


There's plenty of kissy cheeks when these two get together.


Don't let Daddy see, but I think they're about to hold hands :)

At Last...Cereal!

Now that Greta is a big four-month-old she got to try rice cereal for the first time. She loved it! She kept opening her mouth for more, but like always when she was done, she was done!

Four Months Old!

My baby is four months old already. She is the love of my life, and I am so blessed to have her. I thank God every day for giving me such a healthy, happy, beautiful little girl. I didn't realize how much a parent can love their child until I had Greta. She truly is my world!


The little penguin.


I think Greta was getting pretty sick of pictures at this point.


Kisses from Opa.

Sleeping beauty. Greta had her four month check-up and was 13 lbs 11 oz (53rd percentile) and 24.5 inches (61st percentile). She's also starting to get scared of some men. She cried harder when Dr. Nyhus tried to examine her then for her shots! Her Daddy was pleased to hear she's not liking the boys :)

Great Aunt Tillie

Greta met her Great Aunt Tillie from Colorado this past weekend. She took to Tillie right away. Maybe it was her resemblance to Greta's Oma.

Cousins

Greta was so happy to see her cousin Henry this past weekend. They are starting to interact more and as always keep us all entertained.


Henry and Greta at the "Pumpkin Parking Lot." Edina Realty had a Halloween party for the kids, so Henry and Greta dressed in their costumes in the 80 degree weather.


It looks like Greta is ready to give Henry a little lick on the cheek.


Beautiful babes!

Good Times with Tante

Greta was lucky enough to have her Tante Kathryn come visit for a couple days. Tante was in Europe, so Greta had not seen her for almost 3 months!


Tante had Greta all dressed up to go pick up lunch for the girls. I heard she was quite the hit at the Gathering Grounds.


Little cutie.


Ruffle rump. She needs some ruffles to add a little depth to that tiny heiny.

Look at those leggers!

Tante and Greta in the flower patch at the apple orchard.

Greta's second hay ride, and she wasn't even 4 months old yet.

Fall Fun at the Pumpkin Patch

It was such a nice fall day, so we decided to take Greta to the pumpkin patch to pick out pumpkins for Halloween. Greta was pretty tired by the time we got there, so unfortunately we didn't get many smiley pictures.


Greta in her Halloween shirt ready for the pumpkin patch. I tried and tried to get her to smile, but she was more interested in eating her shirt.


This sun is too bright, Mommy.


I had to give Greta her burp cloth to suck on so she wouldn't get her jacket soaked.

Our little pumpkin.

Greta and Mommy.

Greta and Daddy.

Two peas in a pod. Last week at church a lady came up to us after mass and told us she was laughing, because she couldn't believe how much Greta looks like her Daddy.

Greta thought this would be fun to have at the table for Thanksgiving.

Greta's first hay ride. She slept through the whole ride and missed counting the hidden pumpkins along the way.

Once again Oma had fun with the camera when she was watching Greta. Thanks for helping us out Oma! I know Greta was spoiled and had a great time.

We bought Greta a new teething toy and filled it with ice chips. She liked it until it started to freeze her cheeks. I guess we'll have to wait until she's older.