Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Autumn Girls


5 Months Old











Sedona, eating the sign, on her 5 month birthday. There were just too many great shots to only post one. On one hand, I can't believe she's already 5 months. On the other, I can't believe she's only been in our lives for 5 months. It feels like Sedona's been a part of us for so much longer than that.

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Powder Hound in Training





Today was Sedona's first trip to a ski shop. We took her to AJ's in Stowe so she could offer advice to Brooke as she shopped for new boots. Sedona gave each model a thorough going-over and advised Brooke to go with the Lange Exclusives. Mamma's back with new boots!

Sushi Panda




Decent sushi is hard to come by up here. We found a place near my office. The hours are strange, the people who run the shop are strange, and the restaurant interior is also strange. All signs that their fish will be good. I picked up the full spread after work and Brooke and I had it for dinner this past Friday. Sedona wanted to participate in the experience as well. Fish was decent.

Cute

Hoodie 'n Jeans



Sedona, dressed comfy and casual, before a run on the rec path with Brooke this past Wednesday.

Southern Blood



Having been born below the Mason-Dixon myself, I'm not surprised to see Sedona taking a liking to a traditional southern food.

Taking Over


After all the struggles getting her to take the bottle many weeks ago, Sedona's taking over and doing it her way. Here she is feeding herself the bottle for the first time.

Sunday, September 19, 2010

The Tickle Monster



Sedona, being attacked by the Tickle Monster.

Signs of Fall






After breakfast at the Bagel Shop, we took a morning hike. While views of Mt. Mansfield were a bit obscured due to cloud cover, signs of Fall are already visible. This was Sedona's second time up the Peakaview trail. Although the last time we did it she slept the entire trek. This time she took in the views a bit more.

Just Outside our Door

The three of us took a walk Saturday afternoon down our street. We did a little exploring to spots where Sedona might find adventure when she gets older right outside her front door.

Winter Ready





Thanks to Janet (Mima) and Brooke's friend Karen, Sedona is now ready for all that winter has to offer. Hello snow bunny!

Bounce Around the Room





We got Sedona an exersaucer about a month ago and in the past few weeks we've noticed her eying it with interest. At first she wasn't strong enough, or tall enough, to enjoy it. Now she seems to have the hang of it and can hold herself up easily while bouncing and attempting to put her mouth on each and every toy station. She's still not tall enough so we've been using The Good House Keeping Illustrated Cookbook as a foot stool!

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Waking up Happy



Sedona, waking up happy and ready to play, from an afternoon nap.

Triple Blocks



Sedona's new tricks while playing with her blocks.

Moving Day



A grand tour of Sedona's room...

A few more from Cincy



Outdoor Outing





This morning we took Sedona to the "Touch a Truck, Pet a Horse" event. They had live horses and all manner of fire trucks, ambulances, lifted jeeps, and police cars, along with horses of all sizes. We met up with Sarah, Carter, Hayden, and Sarah's Mom and also with Robin and Scott Coggins and their son Decklin. Sedona had her first playground experience, which is to say she stood on the jungle gym and put her mouth on it. The most exciting part of the event was when she interacted with the Dwarf Mini Horse. Yes, you read that right. It was like some mystical Vermont farm creature, no doubt the result of a barn-yard incest orgy gone wrong. Good Vermont fun.