Happy Halloween!

We had a pretty fun Halloween! We started off the day downtown at Riley Hospital. Jacklynn participated in the Babytalk Research study where they observer the hearing of normal children in order to compare the results to those with cochlear implants. It was a pretty fun and interesting experience! She even got her very own "Baby Scientist Degree" from Indiana University! Go Hoosiers!
Then it was Becky's (Nic's mom) birthday as well so we took her out to lunch and then to Pottery by You. It was so fun! Jacklynn was such a little artist with her very own apron! She was a little confused though as to why I was painting her hand...

but it turned out pretty cute!
The finished project...well before the kiln!

For trick or treating, we headed up to Nic's cousin Shannon's house where we met up with all the kids! Lauren and Jillian are the butterflies. They belong to Andy and Jenni Keller (Andy is Nic's cousin). Then Sophie is the turtle. She is Jason and Shannon Pongratz' little girl (Shannon is also Nic's cousin. And then the Elmo is Scott and Erin Pongratz' little boy Tyler. I can't wait to show them this picture when they are all friends and 16 years old!
Jacklynn was a little unsure of her position in the wagon, but she held up like a trooper. I want to know what she is thinking about Snow White talking to her in this picture...:)

The wagons being pulled by Jason and Jenni.


After trick or treating, we headed back to Nic's parent's neighbors house for a bonfire. There we met up with Kayla and Emma...Jacklynn's favorite 4 year old twins!!
It was a great day! And I think it is safe to say Jacklynn made the most out of her first Halloween, don't you?!

Fall Festivities

Sorry about the break in posts...things have been a little crazy since we got home from Colorado. First off, we put our house on the market and have been averaging about 10 showings a week. Second off, Jacklynn was sick for about 3 weeks with everything from throwing up to thrush. She is thankfully all better now though! And finally, we have a crawling 9 month old...this means things are a little more hectic around the house! She is a healthy 9 month old though. We found out last Thursday at the doctor she weighs 22.8lbs and is 28.5in tall.
This past week or so we had the chance to enjoy some fall festivities! It was great! We took a trip to the Stonycreek Pumpkin Patch with Masie, Cara and Becky, Aunt Tut and Katie. These next pictures were on the hayride and then picking out the pumpkins!


Jacklynn's first pumpkin...purchased by Aunt Tut! Thanks!
The discovery of hay...

I think I like this...
Double fisting...
It's kind of all over me...
Oh well!

Then on Saturday, we went to our friend Noah's 1 year old birthday party! Jacklynn really liked her new princess chair and Noah didn't seem to mind that she was sitting in it. She actually shared her toys with her too! Happy Birthday Noah! (And good job on the party to the mother of Noah! :))

The whole family dressed up for Lisa and Todd's Halloween costume party! Jacklynn was a little unsure of the face paint daddy was putting on her...

Put she turned out to be a pretty cute lion!
Cara and I were Britney Spears and Kevin Federline. Oh my! We were limited on our options...but if you can't tell Cara is bald and I am just ghetto! I think my pregnant belly adds a nice touch to Kevin's look, don't you?! Then Nic was Dr. House, Becky was a pig, and I am not sure what Cecil is!
This last picture is of Cecil's mom in the middle and then brother Adrian on the left and sister Tammy sitting on the floor. Grandma Anna really got into her witch costume! I was pretty impressed...and almost frightened!

Another Trip to Colorado

Last Wednesday, Jack and I headed to Colorado to visit my parents, sisters, and brother. Jacklynn was a little more active on the plane ride, but still did great! She entertained all those sitting around her by talking, smiling, and laughing. She even got her own seat on one flight! The Castillos (My Dad's Sister's Family) were so excited we came to visit also. Jessie and Nathan took care of feeding Jacklynn.
We are working on crawling...but for now it is only backwards. Jacklynn ends up underneath all kinds of objects, including this ottoman. It is entertaining to watch her try to crawl though. She likes to push up onto her toes in the push up position and then fall forward!
We were in the Springs for the first Colts game, but showed our loud and proud believe in blue spirit anyways!
This is my sister Steph and her boyfriend Jason at one of two volleyball games that we watched my other sister Jenni play while we were there.

Jacklynn liked hanging out in Grandpa's office!
Here we are at one of Jenni's friend's soccer games...they played awesome!
All day Saturday was devoted to walking...Walgreens, the park, Seven Falls.
This is at Seven Falls, one of the tourist attractions. It was about 250 steps straight up over the waterfall. I'm not gonna lie...I was a little nervous! If you slipped at all, it would not have been pretty! And the whole ride Jacklynn was with my dad in the backpack...

This picture shows a little bit of the steepness of the stairs. Jacklynn's most challenging adventure yet!

In Colorado, we are never short of sporting events to attend. The bleachers were a lot of fun at Uncle Ben's basketball game!
We arrived home Tuesday...a day late due to a cancelled flight on Monday. It was awesome hanging out with the family! We definitely miss them a lot and love every second we get to spend together! Daddy missed us though...so he gave Jacklynn a bath last night when we got home...we were proud of his wall art!
I could not resist this picture! Jacklynn was a little fussy tonight after dinner, so I decided to let her explore the tupperware cabinet...I think she enjoyed it!