You can't wear just one!

We like hats at our house. Well, I like hats for Abby. Who most of the time does NOT like hats. Or at least doesn't like hats for very long.

But she is learning. So I was quite pleased with both of us when I was able to get this picture this week.

Never mind that I think she's kind of giving me a Goodfellas kind of look.

So imagine my surprise when we she wanted not one, but TWO hats!

And just in case you were wondering, the hats lasted about 15 seconds. But we'll keep on trying! Especially since my friend Gina is making her a hat and scarf set-- we're really excited about that one!!

Bubbles, Baby!

We've created a bubble monster.....

Boards

I'm leaving for Dallas tomorrow to take my pediatric board certification exam.

I am not excited, but I am ready to be done studying.

Wish me luck!

The Virgin Frog....

is no longer a virgin. If you are currently eating, or faint of heart, or don't have children of your own, stop reading now.

But if you dare to celebrate with me....

Where once we had this, the virgin pacific frog potty.....

We now have this.....

PEE PEE in the potty!!

Let the clapping commence!

Sept.29th

I have basically nothing special to say. Luckily, Abby has some things to share.

We spent this evening at a local park--she still loves the swing.

A couple of leftover fair pictures....

And a few from this past week on her way to daycare. Notice the shoes....my favorite!!!!

That's all folks!

Fun at the Fair

For the first time in I don't even know how long, I went to the fair. And I took Abby with me. And, I even convinced Mom and Dad to come with us. The man reason I wanted to go was to take Abby to the petting zoo. The goats were by far her favorite part.

She even figured out how to feed them......

And tried a little bit of the food herself. (Notice the zebra in the background--prior to said animal feed trial, she was screaming "zebra, zebra, zebra!")

This one is my favorite, although in retrospect, I think she pulled some goat hair out.

She wasn't too sure about the carousel at first, but she warmed up when it started moving.

We all had an Indian Taco (not bad, but really not anything fabulous either).

Found a new friend---she held his hand the ENTIRE time (and threw a huge fit when I wouldn't let her take him into walmart today).

And finally fell asleep on the way out.

I bought a cute little wood carving that was supposed to say "The Deleons, est. 2005" to hang on the way by the front door. On my third look at the thing (and after Mom looked at it once too), I realized it in fact says "The delons, est. 2005". So, just call me Stephanie Delon from now on. :)

Intern Retreat

Although I am thankfully not an intern anymore, part of the fun of my job is organizing and being part of this year's intern retreat. It was held Sept 17-18th at the UCO ropes course and Deer Creek Lodge down by Turner Falls. We started off the day (the rain stopped just before we got started--yeah!!) with a few silly get to know you games....

Then transitioned into some trust building exercises (and no one got dropped--yeah!)....

And then progressed to self-assurance and courage.....

And ended with a little fun.

We then moved the party down to Turner Falls to this beautiful place....

Grilled some burgers and vegetables...

Had some high quality hang out time....

Did some game playing....which reminds me...taboo is not a game for those who have not mastered the English language......

And woke up refreshed...or hung over??...the next morning for a group picture...

And a good time was had by all!