Fall is officially upon us (even though it’s 80+ degrees in Los Angeles) and that means… Halloween! You have been born into a family that takes dressing up for Halloween VERY seriously. I was worried that you might be a little hesitant at all the makeup and face prosthetics your Dad and I wore for the occasion but you, my dear, fit in juuuuust fine. This year, Grammy Connie made you a bear costume from scratch. It was… ADORABLE! I know I am biased, but you were the cutest bear ever. We complimented your outfit nicely as a Lion & a Tiger and the three of us walking down the street was apparently quite a site to see. You had your first trick-or-treat experience with Playgroup (your “school”) and you loved it. I have to say, seeing all of these “firsts” through your bright eyes makes them shiny and new again for me too. While Halloween was the highlight of the month (for me at least) we also hit up the Pumpkin patch and Night of the Jacks Jack o’ lantern festival with Auntie Sarah & Grayson. You ran amok in matching skeleton pajamas and danced the night away. So happy these sweet memories are captured for you. I hope that some day you guys will look back at these photos and smile hard at the happy they inspire. As is our routine, we spent Sunday afternoons at Grammy Bev Sue’s and you have expanded your horizons from the pool to the beach. You love digging in the sand, but not so much walking in it barefoot. Chasing the birds is also a big attraction for you… so cute to watch you chase them down with pure joy on your face. I wish I could bottle that for you so you have it handy always. Time is speeding along and you are growing and learning by leaps and bounds. You love to sing, dance, read, spin and “cook”. Music is your jam and you have very specific tastes. You always asks me to play “mommy’s song” (Break it Down) and sing along at the top of your lungs. When I was 41/2 months pregnant with you, i filmed the music video for it and would have though you’d hear d it enough on that day alone but nope. So here we are standing still in traffic with “mommy’s song” on repeat. It’s breathtaking really… this rich and delicious time. But it’s passing soo quickly I feel like I’m not able to take it all in like I want to. I want to remember all of this! Every. Little. Thing. The feel of your little arms wrapped around my neck when you hug me, your soft cheeks nestled into me as you sleep, your pure joy, your curiosity about all the things. Just.... Sigh. Slow down baby girl, my heart can’t take it.