Thank you

To the village worker who came around trimming trees today at exactly the right moment. I got to SIT, nurse the baby, and space out for a moment...thank you!! You provided 20 minutes of entertainment! It was epic. Only after he left did I wonder if I should have let them sit there in the window...what if a big branch crashed through? But it didn't. And perhaps the risk was worth it....;)
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Good Morning...

One full ride

Yep, even got the cartop carrier strapped on for this one! Perhaps we should have a carseat for Madeline though (our honorary fifth child you see in the middle...) Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!
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smiles

Olivia often has a slightly bewildered look on her face - sometimes I want to narrate her thoughts. "Seriously Mom? You are letting her get this close to me again? Remember what happened last time Em came in for a hug?! Woooooow she's so excited...she's getting closer and closer - wish I could brace myself..."

"Oh hugs. How nice...just going to turn away a bit ...ohh...she's so excited...hope she doesn't bounce me off the couch :)"

p.s. the snuggling was all under supervision - no babies fell off the couch!

Had to take a picture. Much to Daddy's chagrin, this was the footwear selected for a family yardwork day. What can you say? When you have fun shoes...it's just so hard not to wear them.

Abbie hanging out outside her fort. Looks comfy, no?!

Fun in the leaves

Safe warm dry...

Never tried the top of the dryer til today. In desperation I was looking for a way to more quickly switch clothes from Wash to dry- needed a safe place out of reach of sisters...will def be using this spot again! She likes it to be running...looks like I will be doing lots of laundry this winter :)
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The Fourth

Instead of a real doll this is what I found being pushed gently around the living room! Great idea..and she does fit well...and she does love it...but...doesn't seem like I should allow it. New rule - as long as she enjoys it, Olivia is allowed to play house as the baby but she has to remain stationary!
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First smile!!

Wow..one month old today and to celebrate, Olivia decided to grace us with a series of intentional smiles!! This is sooner than I remember...of course I am biased, but..genius?! That or party animal...:)
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Price of gas

Whoa. Gas tank 385gallons..range 300miles. $3. A gallon...about a $1000 for a tank of gas that gets you 300 miles?? Glad our van is more efficient
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Cantigny park

Exploring a place we have not managed to find yet in our 3.5 yrs here. Climbing on tanks!! Alex said the window panes are six panes thick! Girls are fascinated ...just how to explain the purpose of a tank? Mayne they wont ask...abbie said she thinks its a garbage truck :) wearing the baby but I might have to climb up anyhow...
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Lazy mornings

I love lazy no-school mornings...especially when we are watching Dora the Explorer ;)
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A bit chilly

On our way home from walking Abbie to school - we saw snow flakes! Olivia was in the kangaroo pouch so she slept thru the excitment...I am sure she will have plenty of opportunity in the coming months....:)
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