Pumpkin Patch

I love fall! Allison and I (Esther) went to Country Critters Farm with my moms' group on Monday. We went on a tractor ride, saw animals at the petting zoo, watched the big kids in the bounce house, played in the wooden train, and of course, "picked" a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch. It's so fun to watch her take it all in and discover new things in the world. I can't believe it's her second October, but last year she wasn't even able to sit up on her own. Now she's practically running!

Pumpkin monkey

Sleepy head

Happy updates!

White coat ceremony! Daddy is on his way to becoming a doctor...


Hurricane refugees! Uncle Sam (Esther's brother) and Aunt Denise had to evacuate from New Orleans during Hurricane Gustav. We were glad they came to Dallas so we could see them.


This morning! Allison was just too cute this morning to pass up a photo op. She's a full-blown toddler now, walking everywhere like a big girl and oh so many teeth, including molars. She is also developing quite an independent streak. Don't know where she gets that from...

We found out...

that we're having a boy and a girl!!!

Oh, and for those who didn't know, we are expecting TWINS, due sometime in January!

Allison Updates (at grandma's request)

Babystrollers of Fire!

Updates!

Cruisin!

Growth Spurt

The last picture of Allison and the new house was obviously not to scale. Here's a better, more accurate picture of our family.

Moving

Sorry for the lack of blog updates! Since Allison's first birthday party, we have been furiously getting ready to move into our first house! We have spent the last few days painting the three bedrooms, closets, and hall. Who knew painting took so long? Since we'll be moving next week, expect that we won't update the blog until we're settled in.

Allison has been super busy lately as well. She is crawling more on her hands and knees, and she is pulling up on everything and everyone! She has also figured out how to "cruise", and she loves to walk around the room while holding onto our hands for balance. On Friday, the 4th, we were having lunch with Uncle Jun & Aunt Sarah and I looked over to see her climbing their stairs! Watch out, world, here comes Allison!

Tol - 1 year birthday!