Hidden Trains

A couple weeks ago Hannah was lucky enough to venture into the Needham forest with Mimi, Aunt Gail and cousins Hailey and Derrick to check out the hidden trains that are there. They had a perfect fall day for their adventure and such a fun time. Hannah loved walking in the woods!!

Halloween Preview

We had two costume parties today - one with playgroup this morning and then tonight at Hannah's daycare. So far the ladybug costume is a hit - she cried when I took it off for her nap and then walked around the house singing ladybug ladybug ladybug all afternoon. No luck getting her to wear the ears yet but maybe we'll work up to that before Saturday! Thanks to Nana for the costume!

Big Girl Bed

We made a quick overnight trip to my parents this weekend and brought back a big girl bed for Hannah. This is one of two special beds that have been in the Lowe family for generations (and were handmade by my Dad's great grandfather). We rearranged a few things in Hannah's room tonight as part of preparation for her baby brother to start sharing her room for her and while WE aren't quite ready for her to actually move into her big girl bed,

as you can see from these pictures, she is!!

Fall

Fall has definitely arrived (or maybe it is skipping us judging by the weather this past weekend - SNOW?!). We finally got some pumpkins this weekend - Wilson and Hannah each picked one so we're set for Halloween now. Hannah was frustrated by the fact that she couldn't pick these pumpkins up - but she loves them. Last night when we got home from daycare she had to go and say hi to the pumpkins before we came inside.

And with all that cold weather we decided some slippers were a must for Miss H. She is loving her new Elmo slippers - and so far she keeps them on. We'll see how long it lasts!

The Next Food Network Star?

No pictures to accompany this post but Hannah's developing a new obsession with the Food Network. In particular, Rachael Ray. When she got up from her nap today, instead of the usual chants for Elmo, it was Rachael Ray (emphasis on the Ray - must get it on video). Maybe we have a budding food network star on our hands?

Birthday Video

A little compilation of birthday video - singing and then some snip-its from her party. This is actually the second time singing - I turned out the lights the first time through and that was not met with a positive response so I won't torture you all with the video.

Happy 2nd Birthday!!

Hannah had a wonderful second birthday (minus the pitiful performance of BOTH Boston sports teams this afternoon). We spent the morning playing at home, taking a long walk in the beautiful sunshine and enjoying yummy bagel sandwiches. Then all four grandparents and Aunt Sarah came over for a late afternoon party! Hannah thoroughly enjoyed opening presents, wearing her party dress, being the center of attention and blowing out her birthday candles- multiple times. I suspect we'll be singing "Happy Birthday Hannah" for a few more days yet! That's fine with me as I still can't believe we have a two year old and I personally need a few more days to adjust!

A morning tea party with Dad at my new table and chairs....

Papi brought me donut holes for my birthday!

Tucking my baby into her new crib -

Loving my Elmo card from Aunt Kate

Waiting patiently for my cupcakes

Yea!

Celebrating with Papi

Yea again - we sang several times!

Blowing out my candle (for the third time!) with Grandy!

Go Red Sox

They seem like they need all the help they can get so we put on our Red Sox gear this morning and did our best cheer before breakfast. We'll see if it helps tonight!

Apples!

Just a cute one from apple picking with Mimi, Gail and Derrick last week. We made an apple pie with all the apples picked and it is delicious!! We had a busy weekend celebrating with the newest happy couple in our family - congratulations again to Sarah and Tom!!