Trick or Treat

Lila had a fun filled Halloween weekend this year. We went to Howl-o-ween at the zoo to see all the animals and Lila loved running up and down the paths with the other trick-or-treaters. Then, Sunday, she helped us hand out candy to the neighbor kids. She did a great job grabbing the candy from our bowl but needs work a little on giving it away.

Happy Halloween

Lila got her first pumpkin earlier this month, while her Grandma and Grandpa Vaplon were here. She ran around the "patch" checking everything out and even took a turn through the maze...until she panicked and had to be rescued.

Lila's first fishing trip

Sunday we decided to take advantage of the beautiful fall weather and took Lila out on the river for her first fishing trip. She was a little scared at first of all the new sounds, but once we stopped at the first fishing hole she started to get excited. She kept running to Eric so he could hold her over the edge and she could touch the water.

Lila was unsure about the fish Eric caught but as soon as he dropped it back in the water, she was racing to the edge to watch it swim away.

Fall Raspberries

After an entire summer of Lila spitting out berry after berry that we gave her, she’s finally found a taste for them and can’t get enough. She’s gotten very good at spotting the ripe ones and picking them off the bushes. Even after they’re all gone, she’ll stand against the fence, pointing at them and signing “more”, looking up at us with pleading eyes….then crying and pounding her feet when we tell her they’re all gone.

First Golf Trip

Last night we went to the driving range to try out Grandma Vaplon's new golf clubs. Lila kept herself occupied picking up the ball baskets, filling them with golf balls and (as shown) trying to fit in the little boxes they had to hold broken tees, etc. The boxes were just a little small - it was a very frustrating time for our Lila Jeanne. :)

Pool Time

We got out Lila's pool this weekend so she could enjoy the nice weather we're finally having. I still don't think she believes that the fun outweighs the cold but she played for quite a while. Sunday we went to dinner at a friends house and she really got a kick out of their fountain. All the fun of water without actually being in it. We may have to get one for the patio.

Day at the Zoo

Today we decided to run over to the zoo and check out the Highland Games. It's a Scottish festival where they have performers, booths and games, and all in all it was pretty entertaining. We listened to some music, watched the dancers and fighters, took at look all the animals and then had some playtime in the park area.

Lila loved all the peacocks that were roaming around and kept wanting to run after them. (note the restraining hand :)


Lila also loved going down the slides, especially the tunnel slides. Eric would stay at the top and me at the bottom and Lila would run around and climb back up the stairs to the top so she could go down again.