Allie eating ribs

My mom, dad, and grandma took Allie to eat lunch with them on Monday. While they were there, Allie had her very own rib (she had her first one on the 4th of July). I can't save the video since it is on YouTube, but here is the link. I think it is pretty funny!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7z0w4BNn-Yg

My Sick Baby

Well, the time has come...Allie is sick. I am definitely praising the Lord that we made it this far without getting sick, but it sure does stink to see her so pitiful. She has an upper respiratory infection and a double ear infection. Today is my second day home from work with her, and she seems to be feeling a lot better today. I will admit, I do feel helpless though. As a mom, I have learned that you feel like you should always know what to do and how to fix it...well, when they're sick, you can't. At least my instincts were right in taking her to the doctor. I always hate thinking I might come back hearing "there is nothing wrong with her."

On the other hand, at least she will be over it by next week to enjoy the holidays with our families. Thanksgiving is going to be crazy for us! We are doing three family get-togethers...11:00, 1:00, & 3:00! Since our anniversary is the same week, we are usually out of town, so we never have really established a "plan" for Thanksgiving. It's going to be crazy, but fun...and I can't wait to create our plan of attack for Black Friday. Yay!

Fall is in the Air...finally!

Wow, can I just say that it is FINALLY starting to feel a little more like fall, and I already see Christmas decor!!! Okay, so enough about that. We have been so busy the past couple of weeks. My hubby was out of town, my classes made and launched rockets all of last week, I was in charge of the Halloween dance, we had Halloween, and my best friend had a baby! Whew, I am tired just thinking about everything!

Anyways, so back to Halloween. Allie was the absolute cutest ladybug ever (of course I am not partial!) We went trick-or-treating with our friends, Michelle & Jamey, and their little girl, Ella Kate, who was also a very cute ladybug!

On Tuesday, our best friends, Caleb & Linda, welcomed their second child, Ryan Michael into the world. After a worst nightmare kind of delivery with her first child, Linda had the perfect labor & delivery this time...Praise the Lord! He is so cute and we are so happy for them!

And, the last part of this post will be an update on Allie. We went today for her 9-month check-up and shots. The doctor said she looks great! She is 17 lbs, 8 ounces and is 29 inches long. That puts her in the 25th percent for weight and 90th percent for height. Yep, looks like we're going to have a tall and skinny kind of girl. Trust me, pants are already an issue!