The Littlest Kalins goes to the Little Red Schoolhouse

Eloise had her 1st sleepover away from Mom & Dad this past weekend.  She had a great time with Grandma Karen & Grandpa Kevin.  She even let them sleep in until 6am! We met up for a morning hike at Little Red Schoolhouse, a favorite place from my childhood.

Hiking in style!

See ya later Little Red Schoolhouse!  

Thanks for all the fun stuff to look at and pick up.

Toddling Thru

This Week in Photos...

 Columbus Day at St. James Farm with Grandma Karen & Mommy

 Skill of the week: Figuring out how to climb up on the couch so that she can read to herself. 

Toddling Thru

This Week in Photos

Eloise - the toddler bag lady

 

Toddling Thru: 13 Months

Happy 13 months Eloise!

Highlights from this month:

• Went Swimming in the big pool for the first time
• Stopped nursing about 1.5 weeks after your 1st birthday.  
• Started brushing your teeth with a real toothbrush - loves it!
• Eats off a plate & puts her sippy cup in the cup holder on the highchair tray
• Drinks from a straw
• Ate Venison for the 1st time
• Fell in love with reading 

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This week in photos:

The Littlest Kalins is the littlest Bears Fan!

 Eating farm stand plums all by yourself

 Reading

 Practicing "Selfies"

1st trip to the Pumpkin Patch this Fall - Abbey Farms

Pumpkins at Cosley Zoo

Corn Maze with Grandpa Mike & Grandma Sandy

 A Pumpkin Pie in a Pumpkin Pile

Photo Shoot Favorites

A few weeks ago, we had Eloise's 1st birthday photos taken as well as some family photos by the amazing Chantel Ferraro at Dream2Be Image.  Chantel photographed my baby shower thrown by my mom & sister and ever since then we have kept in touch.  I look forward to many more photo shoots in the future!  Here are some of my favorites:

Thank you again Chantel!!