Happy Halloween!

Bailey's first "real" Halloween this year. Last year she wore a pumpkin t-shirt; this year she was a lion. We headed to Scott and Jenn's for a little bit of football (Vandals won!), a little bit of chilli and cornbread, and a little bit of trick or treating. Lots of kids were there at Max and Magnus' house: Max and Milo, Lucy and Mina, Josephine, Olive and Henry. It was crazy! We didn't bother with a candy bucket for Bailey, but she loved walking around in the dark. She did a good job of holding someone's hand while in the street. With so many people in our group - about 20 - she would look up and see who she was next to before she grabbed their hand. Next year I think we will let her get some candy! But mostly for Mom and Dad.

15-month doctor visit

Today we went to see Bailey's pediatrician for her 15-month well-baby visit. Many other kids were sick in the waiting room, as the flu and (H1N1) has come early this year, so we waited in another room.

Bailey was 31 inches long (75th percentile) and weighed 20 lbs 6 0z (15th percentile). She grew 2 inches and gained only one pound in 3 months! Which, apparently, is normal on the growth curve. Bailey checked out well in all area's!

Bailey got her flu shot today. Since this is the first year she is eligible to have the seasonal flu shot, she will have to get a second dose in 3 weeks. Hopefully she can stay healthy this flu season.

Big shoes, little girl

Bailey is 15 months old this week. She is so fun and we just love seeing what she'll come up with next. She has been into putting our shoes on her feet and-trying to-walk around. She can get a few steps before she comes out of them.

Bailey has been saying a few words. Besides the usual Mama and Dada, some others are:

"ball" (baaa)

"book" (booo)

"uh-oh"

"up"

"hot" (haaa) - while touching food cautiously with fingers spread

And her favorite noise to make is a quick, high pitched "mmhhh" with an inflection that makes it sound like she is saying "ok?" or "yes?" or "more?" Will try to post some video of that later.