'Tis the season

Thanksgiving Turkey

Okay, so she's not really a turkey. Pretty cute though.





And all of that holiday food can really wear you out.

Baby Etta goes swimming

While in Missoula we were able to enjoy the pool at the hotel. Etta really seems to love being in water. Even tries to dunk her own face in every once in a while. I have to make sure that I am paying close attention to her every second! But even after a face dunk she still comes up with her great smile. We are hoping to get swimming lessons for Christmas.

7th Month Annibirthery

Happy 7 months Baby Etta!

Today you weighed in at 16 lbs. 11oz.

Some of your very favorite things include jumping in the Johnny Jump Up, growling, screaming, cooing at and teasing the little dogs, rolling all around and playing peek-a-boo before bed.

You are getting ready to crawl and you are finally back to eating a little bit of solid food.

But you are getting to be such a big girl. We love you so much and are enjoying watching you grow!

Month 7 on the rug



First ride in the shopping cart



First bath in the big tub all by yourself!



Family shot at Festival of the Trees

Giving Thanks for the little things...

...like that I waited to change Etta into her brand new Thanksgiving/Christmas dress until after she pooped so much that it went half way up her back!

Quick Trip

Last weekend we traveled to Missoula, MT for the big CAT/GRIZ showdown. I won't mention the game but...we had a great time seeing my parents and brother. Erik marched in the Cat band. They did a great job. At one point the whole band, minus the low brass - lucky Erik - did the Thriller Dance. Oh yeah, only marching band! Over all it was a quick but very fun trip!

Gramps



Montana Grandma



Uncle Erik

Nothing like Gramp's lap

Etta travels fairly well in the car. At least compared to other stories that I have heard. Surprisingly enough, since Erik (and um, I) can be in full coma in less than two miles, she really doesn't sleep that much when we are traveling. So when we get some where she can be a bit tired. Even at a football game where there are over 26,000 screaming fans...

...she can sleep sitting up and...


...for not-a-belly-sleeper, sleep where ever she is laid!