Sunday, October 26, 2008

A WALK IN THE PARK

Sunday was a crisp and beautiful Fall day in Livingston, so we went for a walk to the dog park with Erika, Brian and the dogs.  Mila was fussy in the Ergo carrier so Torsten carried her on his shoulders... she loved it as you can see.
It has been a wonderful Fall here.  With the snow melted from the one snow storm we had, we have been enjoying the sun on our daily walks.  Sometimes it seems like we go right from Summer to Winter in Montana, but this year we have actually had a Fall!

If you haven't heard the big news... Mila is crawling.  She has really mastered it and motors all over now.   She has even started to crawl up the stairs.  She is beginning to pull herself up on things to stand, and I think walking will be right around the corner.
I heard several times how fast this stage would go, but I really can't believe Mila is nearly 8 months old!  On one hand I miss the early days of her life, but on the other hand I can't wait to see her grow and reach more milestones.  That's life!
Even though we can't swim in the river right now, and we didn't really get out on our boat this summer, it is still very enjoyable to spend time near the Yellowstone river.  Montana is truly magnificent, and to any family our friends who have not come to visit... you must!
Come visit, not only to see Mila, but also experience the amazing place in which we live!

Sunday, October 12, 2008

MILA'S BIG SNOWSTORM

Over the last few days we have received about two feet of snow in Livingston. This morning it finally stopped snowing, so we brought Mila out for a little sledding.
She was very interested in the snow, reaching out for it and trying to taste it.
She really got a kick out of going fast... I think we have a skier in the making

Friday, October 10, 2008

LEARNING TO CRAWL


Mila is getting very good at crawling. Even though she doesn't have it down to an exact science she is very good at getting where she wants to go.

Sometimes this makes her happy!
And other times she gets pretty frustrated.

OPA'S BIRTHDAY

Opa's birthday was on Wednesday. So we had a cake.  Mila was very interested in the candles.
"Make a wish"

SPENDING TIME OUTSIDE ON A BEAUTIFUL AUTUMN DAY

We have been having a wonderful autumn in Montana.  So we made the most of it today. Check out the hair!!!
Mila and our friend  Sweet Pea. 
Lodi gabbing on the cell phone.
Mother and daughter...ahh

EATING

Mila isn't that into eating solids yet, but that doesn't keep us from trying.
So far she has had bananas, sweet potatoes and brown rice cereal.
She is usually more interested in the spoon than the food.