Cienna - 3 Years, 9 Months... Kaylee - 1 Year, 4 Months!

The last month started with a housewarming party at Tola's (Mark's Coworker), then a big weekend trip to San Diego where we were joined by Uncle Joe and Dana for a big day at Sea World!  The following week, the McIntosh's made some time to meet us for dinner during their big Disney trip.  We got to see Jamaica and Val's (soccer buddies) new home for their house warming as well.  We took advantage of the varying weather this month with walks in the rain and trips to the beach and backyard sprinklers for the sun.  It was also time for car seat upgrades as Kaylee was outgrowing the infant seat.  The whole family took part in Halloween prep by putting out our decorations (the sound sensored dropping spider is the current favorite) and we made the trip to the fabric store leading to Mommy finally starting on the costumes!  We ended up with a great trip to the pumpkin patch with the Bakx's and Ferarrio Grandparents.

Cienna has really started to enjoy reading simple words and learning how letters can be put together to make different sounds.  She also has been adding and subtracting with her fingers just for fun!  Drawing is still one of her favorites and has really improved on figuring out puzzles and mazes.  It's pretty remarkable to see her so proud of her accomplishments!

Kaylee is now a master painter (as long as you want it everywhere) and has grasped the concept of crayons (even stays on  the paper) but they don't make enough mess so she looses interest faster.  She will now choose her own books to look through and ponder for her own enjoyment.  We love listening to her practice her sounds and when she learns a new word she pronounces is with authority.. MALK (Milk) Peess (Please)!!  The Personality is shining bright!

Porter has become quite a good listener and has now been able to get out more since he has all his shots.  He is even learning to stay on the porch when told if we are hanging out in the front.

We are so lucky to look back upon such good times and look forward to next months events!

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