After our family outing, we adjourned for a quiet family celebration. Of course, there was chocolate cake. Someday soon, I will be able to each chocolate cake. I don't know why, but I'm just in my diaper. Dad blew out all the candles so he gets his wish.
Mom and Dad have been on the go lately. If weekends aren't taken up with work, the family is in the car visiting someone. For Dad's birthday, we were actually in Richmond. We took the opportunity to spend the morning together. Maeve found lots of dandelions to blown on. We enjoyed the swings without fighting over them. And here was our first attempt at a Christmas photo. Not everyone (Maeve) was into the idea.
I don't know what is going on, but Maeve has been getting a lot of face time on the family blog. There are TWO of us by the way. I filed a grievance with my union rep. They said I was entitled to an equal number of posts. So here are a couple of cute shots of me.
I love to help Mom bake. Yes, I like being helpful and learning new things, but as you can see here there are benefits to being at the right place at the right time.
My parents tell me they fall asleep reading. Usually the book smacks them in the face and they put it down. I apparently was so tired, the book didn't bother me. Glad to know I come by it honestly.
Now that Will is eating table and seeing how I am ALWAYS helpful around the house, I thought I'd help Mom and Dad by feeding Will. I'm the best big sister ever.
Mom says we may not always like each other from time to time, but we always have to love each other. We are fast becoming best buds.
I mastered crawling last week, and now I am on to pulling up. This is pretty easy really. I'm not sure why I haven't done this sooner. Of course, you get a little comfortable doing something and that whole balance thing catches up with you. Thanks Dad for selling me out by putting a picture up that shows my mild panic right before a fall.
This year has been more fun for holidays. I am definitely starting to understand the traditions around each one. I actually had some input into this year's costume. I'm Angelina Ballerina and Will is a UVa student class of 2031. I didn't go door to door this year, but the family did go to a neighborhood party instead. Next year, Dad assures me, I get to practice my "trick or treat." 
I have recently started eating table food. This is one of my favorites. Who says kids cannot associate things at an early age? See the response Mom gets when she puts those things in front of my face.
Sorry for the hiatus. Things have been a bit hectic here. But I'm back now. The family went up to meet the Gyory's at Carter's Mountain near Charlottesville. The farm has apple orchards and they sell lots of seasonal goodies. Luke and I are exploring which pumpkin to choose. And here a rare family shot. Of course, there is always one who cannot play along.
