lately...

:: its halloween costume time!


:: amanda and logan (and the little giraffe in utero!) came up for a visit. we had our traditional pregnant leatherby's lunch! with sundaes for dessert, of course.

:: baby boy is digging his play mat and is starting to bat and grab at toys!

:: the sisters and tommy came up for saturday visit!. we ate at the cheesecake factory and then cruised the mall. it was awesome.


:: finn is spending more time in his crib. but he thinks it is for playtime, instead of naptime. any tips for the big transition mamas?

:: cousin brenna is engaged! her fiance is teddy and together, they are too cute for words. the party was at don giovanni and it was delicious, fun, and beautiful. finn wore his first oxford shirt for the occasion. and he sure loves his uncle pat! (and sticking his hand down my dress)

:: i am in loooooove with my new battery operated candles. did you know they have timers to turn on every night when it gets dark and flicker away for four hours? genius.

:: mimi came to babysit while katie took me out for a lunch date! lucky finn and lucky me.

:: the mom of one of ryan's friend made finn this outfit and i just had to take a picture of him in it for her. when i looked at the picture, i shrieked - my baby is a ginger! so pops appropriately named him "gingersnap" - my favorite nickname for the little guy yet.

:: sara mary's birthday is coming! so we gathered at tracey's for an indian summer fiesta! i can't tell you how tasty that skinny girl margarita tasted after a looooooooong summer without my favorite cocktail.

:: tracey's house was so spooky...poor little finn looks freaked out!


:: and here is our boy...he may look melancholy, but i assure you, he is quite excited for his first halloween.