Stella's First Sleepover!

Stella with Grammie and Pa

Stella spent her first night away from Mom and Dad for a sleepover at Grammie and Pa's house.  She did better than mom (who really, really missed her!).  She had a great time and was a good girl for her grandparents! Mom and Dad had a nice evening out with a delicious meal at 'The Club' and a shopping trip to Walmart which concluded with an enthralling game of 'Big Buck Hunter'.  It's amazing how different a trip to the store is without Stella.  Our date night ended with some Wii challenges which we haven't played in forever - BethAnn's age is 50 which is surprisingly young. We missed Stella but it was good for all of us.  We are so very lucky to have family close by.

This week Stella tried out shoes, fought a cold or allergies (we aren't sure which), visited with the Seveys, tried peaches, and shared her smiles with the Canton UMC.  Her second tooth is definitely through too!

Fall = Pumpkins!

This week Stella's first tooth started to come through - right in the front at the bottom of her mouth.  She is taking this quite well, as her mood hasn't changed a bit!

Stella's new food for this week was pumpkin - she didn't seem to mind it!

With both her parents @ work, Stella spends her week days with Denise, who obviously keeps her busy during the day.  She often takes a little cat nap on the way home.



Since we miss out on a lot of time with Stell Belle during the week, evenings and weekends are extra special.  Stella loves hanging out with her daddy inbetween dinner and bedtime! (As you can see, it's a tough job for him...)

On Sunday we visited Breezy Maples Farm with the Britton's.  It was a beautiful fall day and we all enjoyed being outside, seeing the animals, going an a hay-wagon ride, and picking out our pumpkins! We even ran into    the Worthley's who were out enjoying the day!

Stella's pumpkin is just the right size!

Gianna, Hannah, and Stella

Our cutest little pumpkin!

Go Team!

This weekend we took Stella to a soccer game and a triathlon.  She also checked out volleyball practice earlier in the week when Mom was at a graduate class.  Since sports are a big part of our family we figured why not expose Stell Belle early?  She was very cheerful and excited to see the competition but she is this way most days.  It really is too early to tell if there is an athlete within her...

Stella hanging out on the lawn @ the SUNY Potsdam Triathlon

Sneezes and Snuggles

The drastic change in the weather has brought Stella sniffles along with it.  Miss Stell Belle has stayed a happy girl for the most part, but she's stuffed up and sleepy.  It's nothing that some good snuggles and a humidifier can't take care of though!  We enjoyed some relaxing time at home this weekend cuddling with Stella which helps her rest better.

Other news this week: Stella tried broccoli, which she tolerates but doesn't seem to be a big fan of.  She also spent two full days with Denise since Daddy has gone back to work.  Stella brings smiles everywhere she goes which draws a lot of attention our way - at church, the Cactus Grill, and grocery shopping to name a few.