Day in the Life of Adele

Here is what life is like for our little 17 month old.
Mornings: a lot of time I like to wake up around 5 or 5:30 and cry for my paci. Sometimes I go back to sleep sometimes I stay up. Otherwise I'm up anytime from 6 am on. I"m happiest when I sleep till after 7. Get up with my stinky morning paci breath and hair sticking out everywhere. Love my waffles, oatmeals, banana's etc for breakfast. Also like watching sportscenter with dad on ESPN to get caught up on my sports news for the day.
Off we go: 3 days a week I go to school and have fun playing with my friends (although i've gotten in a lot of trouble lately biting and hitting). The other mornings I stay home with dad and/or mom. Mornings I like to burn off some energy at the park, zoo, or visiting the animals at Henry's Ark. Unfortunately this upcoming cold weather is going to make me have to find some new activities. I go down for a nap around 12:30 and usually sleep at least 2 hrs when I'm in my crib. I like to spend afternoons running errands or running around my backyard. I've found a tree I really like.
Dinnertime: I really like to bother mom and dad as they try and cook, so if they're both home they'll tag team with me. I went through a really fussy phase a few weeks ago not wanting to sit in my high chair, but I'm doing better lately sitting and eating like a big girl. I'm a pretty good eater and not very picky eater. Love some green beans and mashed potatoes. But my absolute favorite is ketchup! I can just lick it off a spoon!
Bedtime: I like taking my bath before bed and playing with my toys in the tub. I'm still fascinated by the facet and have to sit RIGHT next to it. My favorite bedtime book is still Goodnight Moon, but I also like No David and Tickle Monster. I'm a good girl and usually go right to sleep when they put me down. This real world stuff wears me out!

Henry's Ark

Dave found this great, free, petting zoo right outside Louisville called Henry's Ark, and we've gone there several times this summer. There are llamas, zebras, pigs, deer, water buffalo, rabbits, you name it wandering around that you can feed.

Boston 2011

We headed to Boston Labor Day weekend, after several delays due to Hurricane Irene, which ended up being a category 1 storm instead of the apocolypse. Had a good time visiting friends and family, and even got to meet our brand new cousin Jack. Took a fun day trip to Mystic, Conn, and didn't have the pizza, but did have some great seafood. Then we spent a couple of great days with Nina at the cape and Adele got to play in the ocean, bay, and pond, as well as help sweep Nina's cottage. Adele also fell in love with the outdoor shower and it was really hard to get her out of it. I also beat Nina twice in word games which was a major victory. I headed back to Louisville, but Adele and Dave stayed a few more days visiting friends and family and getting spoiled rotten by Grandma.