Halloween!

This was our first Halloween with Saffryn!!! We dressed her up as Cinderella. But the truth be told I think she was even prettier than Cinderella :) We spent the evening with Papa and Gigi. First we played played played. Then we ate dinner. Next came the costume! At first she didn't know what to think about it. She was kind of fussy and just didn't like to be messed with, and hated the head piece...so typical! We then decided to "trick or treat" to a few houses that were close to theirs. I think we made it to 3 or 4..hahah! She LOVED going to all the houses!!! I think she could pick up on our excitement and energy and got so excited!!! She was laughing and and talking away while we walked to a few of the houses. She even got to pick out her own candy. She held on to it so tight...like she knew it was something special and she didn't want it to go away. On the last house she grabbed an orange tootsie pop. I gave in and opened it for her to taste. YUMMY!!! Her first taste of candy. She is like her mother and loved it. We then went back to Papa and Gigi's to "help" hand out candy to trick or treaters. Enjoy the pictures below. Hope you guys all had a wonderful Halloween, too!

Pretty Princess!!!!

The crown literally lasted 2.5 seconds!

one proud mama!

Look at that big bucket of candy!!!!

Her first treasure from the night :)

It was a little chilly so we wrapped up in between houses

My first taste of candy!!!!!

mmmmhhhhhh

Pumpkin Patch

This weekend was our first trip to the pumpkin patch with Saffryn!!! We went with our church small group. These people have become so near and dear to us!!! They go beyond just our Bible study because they have invested so much in our lives and have become very close friends! It was so fun to experience this with them.

We weren't sure what Saffryn was going to think of this new adventure...but right away she begged to be put down and wanted to walk around everywhere! There was so much to see and so much to do. Of course it was packed...going the last weekend before Halloween will do that to ya..hehe! She loved looking at all the children and all the activites.

We first tried the corn box. Which is a sand box full of corn kernels instead of sand. She HATED it...LOL. She didn't want to touch it, sit in it, play with the trucks..nothing! So we decided to go to the swings to cheer her up. It worked!!!

After that we went to the "petting zoo". I say it that way because the animals were behind fences and were really hard to actually touch, which I am sure is for their protection...anyway. She ADORED the ponies and donkeys. She was talking to them, reaching out for them and just loved watching them. We tried to walk away and look at the other animals and she would wiggle free and walk over to the horses by herself!!!! HAHAH. She like the goats and sheep too, but not nearly as much as the ponies.

We then went to the blow up trampoline thingy. I didn't want to take her on it, I thought she wouldn't like it, but Dan kept encouraging me to go up there. So I did and of course...she LOVED it. We sat down and let the other children bounce us and she was singing and smiling..hehe. I think she could have been on that for a long time, but I started getting a little sea sick so we had to be done.

Next up..climbing hay bails. She did not enjoy this activity at all. I don't think she completely understood what to do, so she just cried and asked to be picked up.

Daddy took her on this HUGE slide down this hill. She is such a brave baby! Not really sure what she thought of this one...she didn't cry but she didn't smile either. It's a mystery :)

On the way back toward the hayrack ride we stopped by the ponies again. Her feelings had not changed..still LOVED them. Lots of talking and singing :) We may have a horse lover on our hands!

We took a ride on the hayrack pulled by a tractor to go pick our pumpkins. She loved looking at the pumpkins and enjoyed the ride to and from the patch!

What a busy afternoon!!! She is so funny. She already knows exactly what she likes and doesn't like...and isn't afraid to tell us. I love that about her! Happy FALL!

growth spurt???

So Saffryn has been SOO hungry this week! I can't believe how much she has been eating. Her portion sizes have been really big. When we have been playing she will suddenly stop and sign eat and more. When she first did it I thought...she can't be hungry, but I try to be responsive to her communications so I got a snack out. She gobbled it up so fast!!! Ever since then everytime she signs for eat she does just that E-A-T!!! She usually loves to eat but never like this. So my only conclusion is...growth spurt! Saffryn is very busy these days so that is probably part of it, too! All I know is this girl takes after momma...LOL!!!!

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Eleven Months Old?!?!

So I have not blogged in probably over a month....life has been CRAZY! I will not take a blog post to describe all that has happened in the last month but believe me when I say we have not had a free second around here, physically or emotionally! Ok moving on: I missed the blog about Saffryn turning 10 months...so here is her turning 11!!!!!

Well Saffryn is such a big girl now here is what she has been up to.....

1. She has top teeth! Right now it is only the side ones...she looks like a little vampire..LOL. But I see the two front ones coming down, so they should be here soon!

2. She is using baby signs!!! This has been HUGE for us. Frustration has gone down significantly, especially around eating. She uses: more, all done, bye bye, milk, dog and eat! More is really translated as want though. For example she will crawl up to me and sign "more"...which means I "want" you to pick me up. She picks up a book and signs more...which means I "want" you to read to me. She crawls to the crib and signs "more"...which means I "want" my special bunny! LOL. It is so so so cute, and very helpful! Glad we have started this :)

3. She can clap! She will clap along to songs and music. She will also clap when we clap and cheer her on. When we take her to the K-State games she claps...sometimes at unappropriate times (like when NU scored a few touchdowns)...but its still adorable!

4. She has started taking a few steps! She is still not completely comfortable to do that all the time, but her coordination is great and it wont be long before she is running!

5. She is still the most serious and thoughtful baby. It is nearly impossible for me to get her to smile for pictures. She is very suspicious of new people and is VERY reserved! Its hard to believe she is my child sometimes...but I wouldn't have her any other way :)

6. She has a new dance! She does the twist! I KNOW!!! ADORABLE! She shakes her head and her whole body. I LOVE IT I LOVE IT I LOVE IT!

7. She still loves to read. Especially books about animals. She has favorite animals that she will kiss! Most of them are cute the only one that creeps me out a little is this page with a bunch of mice on it and she LOVES it...lol...

8. She is wearing size 3 diapers and size 12 month clothes. We got her fall clothes out! Such fun :)

9. She still is completely crazy about Crash. She tries to give him hugs and kisses (when he sits still long enough for her to do it). He will sometimes recipricate the feelings. He loves it when he gives her sweet doggy kisses and she laughs! His whole body shakes and he just kisses her until it is too much and she pushes him away or cries.

10. She still prefers her mother over anyone else...(had to put this in here so I can remember

this someday when she wants nothing to do with me)!

11. She is eating so many solid foods! She eats almost anything we do for lunch and dinner...and let me tell you it is wonderful!

12. She can climb stairs and would do it all day if I let her! She is really fast at it, too!

13. She understands so much of what we tell her! I am still in shock about this. I actually have to be careful. One time I said something about going outside and then walked back to my room to get my shoes. She started crying SO hard because she wanted to go outside and thought we weren't going! I ask her to get toys and she will. Its amazing how quickly children learn! She is so smart...and I am not biased at all...hehe!

14. She plays peek-a-boo! She will do this with blankets or her hands. It is so funny!

15. Last thing I can think of for this month is....she got to hear her brother or sister's heartbeat ;) That's right...I'm pregnant! Due May 9, 2011!!!!

K-State football

So here we are again...a new season of Football!!!! I LOVE K-State football. The tailgating, the fall weather, funnel cakes, K-S-U Wildcat touchdowns. It is so fun! The atmosphere is wonderful. I remember last year when I was pregnant and I would see all these families with their children and I couldn't wait to bring ours! Well we finally got to!!!!

Our first KSU game

Cooling down with a cucumber

Daddy and baby


Saffryn went to her first football game last weekend September 4. It was agains UCLA and we won! Go CATS. She did really really well. It was such a hot day, and everything was so new for her. She people watched, clapped when everyone else clapped, ate snacks and explored the stadium. We only stayed in the stands for probably half the game. The other half Saffryn and I went by the concession stands where there was shade and she could crawl around and play! She didn't cry even one time! I was so sure there would be lots of fits and frustration but she was such a great sport! Guess we have a future wildcat on our hands!!! :)
Playing in the shade!

so cute!

We were all sprawled out

K.S.U Wildcats. K.S.U Wildcats. KKKKKK.SSSSSS.UUUUUU Wildcats!!!!!!

Ode to Crash

This is the face of the BEST dog on the planet (in my opinion)!!!!!!! I just had to dedicate a post to him because he is so sweet. I think he is the male, dog version of Mothera Theresa. Believe me....if you had to put up with us all the time you might get that award too! Not only does he not get the kind of attention he used to before Saffryn was born, he gets harrassed by her! She is always in his food and water bowls (much to my dismay). She wants to play with his toys...while he is playing with them of course. She tries to "pet" him...which means slapping him around and grabbing/pulling his fur and ears. Yet he still has love for all of us! How does he do it???? He is the most patient dog ever!

Last Friday I was trying to clean the house...going from room to room doing whatever. I had to go to the guest bathroom to put something away. I closed the door behind me so Saffryn couldn't get in and pull all of the toilet paper off the roll....yes she does that now!!! AT LEAST 30 minutes later...could have been longer I wasn't keeping track....I wanted to take Crash outside. I called him. He didn't come...hmmmmm. Thats werid. So I start searching for him thinking he didn't hear me or is upset or something. I went to his room (yes he has his own special room and bed in that room...I know, I know) and he wasn't there. I went to Saffryn's room, he wasn't there. I checked everywhere. Now i am starting to panic...where could he be?? Did I already let him out and I just don't rememeber. I check outside...nope. I run back into the house thinking maybe he saw something and got excited and pushed through the screen window becuase all the windows were open. Nope the window was still intact. Where is my dog????? Lastly out of desperation I open the bathroom door and there he was in the dark, small bathroom :( He must have followed me in while I was cleaning and I didn't even realize he had. He heard me calling him and was just stuck in there. It broke my heart. He was so happy to get out and be with us!!!! He is a SAINT! Crash boy we LOVE YOU! Thanks for being the best dog ever. There is no way we will ever find a dog like you again!!!!

Pesto and garlic

wow....i am so bad at updating this!!!!!!! so sorry.

So last week (maybe even the week before...I honestly can't remember) around dinner time I put Saffryn in her high chair. She had sweet potatoes and chicken...pureed baby food. She threw the most massive fit! She would not touch the stuff. Turned her head when we tried to feed her and screamed the rest of the time!!! I couldn't believe it! I got frustrated and took her out of the chair and let her play in the living room. Maybe she wasn't hungry. A little while later Dan and I needed to eat dinner so i put her back in the high chair. MORE SCREAMING!!!!! She kept reaching for my plate and my food. My patience was then completely shot. Fine I thought you really want to try garlic bread....lets just see what happens. Well of course she ended up L-O-V-I-N-G it. She ate the WHOLE piece!!!! She also tried some of our pesto chicken pasta...also gobbled it right up. LOL. I guess she was just telling me she was done eating the bland baby food. Since then I have tried giving her more flavors...gravy on mashed potatoes, gucamole with a little bit of cilantro, chicken noodle soup....all of which she loved!

Since we named her after the spice Saffron I guess I should have exected she would love spices..ha!