Coloma Hike

About a month ago my friend Kappie and I started going on Tuesday day hikes. One of the first places we went was Coloma. It was so nice to get out of the city but not have to drive that far. The weather was perfect and the babies (Sage and Asher) had so much fun.

I just could not catch them both facing the same way and looking at the camera. I know this is an on going battle that I will not win!!!

Asher and Sage ran around the monument at the top of the hill over and over again. They seemed to be playing tag but not quite sure they know the concept yet :)

After a nice picnic we played with the kids and relaxed before heading home.

Sage discovered pinecones...

11 Months

At 11 months we took Sage to her first Doctor's appointment. Of course we already knew that she was happy and healthy but wanted her to get a physical. Also we found the perfect doctor for us and needed to establish a relationship. It went so well and found out we were right all along... happy and healthy!

Weighing in at 17lbs 14oz... my petite little girl :)
*says "baby"
*loves hugging her baby or stuffed animals
*constantly puts on necklaces
*learning that there is more to the park then the swings
*kissing

Fun With Donovan

One random weekend Donovan came for a visit. I think Laurie might have been sick so Johnny took Donovan out of the house. We were very excited to spend some time at the park since Sage had just started walking. They had fun on the swings...

Then Sage found this cool spinning thing

And Donovan was busy going down the slide...

He then realized that the spinny thing was very cool and wanted to take a ride...

Sage didn't like this idea and tried to push his face off...

Pumpkin Patch

We went to the best Pumpkin Patch ever this year! The place was huge and there was so much for kids to do. Since Sage is still a little too young for most of it, we thought about how great this place will be as she gets older and that it will be a great yearly tradition. We still had a wonderful time and there was plenty for Sage to do. Here we are taking a ride on the train.

Sage loved checking out all of the animals near the petting zoo. There were these really cute piglets but all of the pics we had taken were no good. It was the most popular spot with loads of kids. We did get a cool picture of this goat who seemed interested in Sage.

Instead of taking the hayride to the regular pumpkin patch, we decided to check out the BIG pumpkin patch. Sage liked the pumpkins but would rather play in the dirt. Since she had just started walking it was fun seeing her walk by these pumpkins that were huge and just as tall as her.

So glad that my favorite time of year is here... Fall! We enjoyed a caramel apple, fresh apple cider, and even brought home a delicious apple pie to share. What a fabulous day... I can't wait to do this every year!

Funny Girl

Sage has developed such a great personality. She cracks us up so much doing goofy little things :) The pics below are some of the funniness (don't think this is a word, but I like it!) I was able to capture...




So the Bumbo has been put away in her room for a few months since she has outgrown it, so I thought! Sage decided it was a new and exciting toy. I had it in her room behind the standing mirror in the corner. One day she was yelling for me and I found her sitting in it but stuck in this tight spot in her room. It was so funny I couldn't help but laugh at her. For now she likes to use it as a spot to sit and read her books and also a fun thing to get in and out of a million times in a row!

Sage loves loves loves dogs. Wherever we are if she sees a dog (or cat, horse, you name it) she starts screaming happily. The dog in the picture is my Dad's dog Bruno (Kaya's brother). I'm not sure how much he enjoyed her riding on him but he let her do it anyway.

Our little walker!!! Sage gave us the best gift of all on our wedding anniversary. Actually the day before, September 25th she officially became a walker. She took her first steps at exactly 9 months and then thought about it for about a month and a half. When she was ready there was no holding back.

I also like to call it the drunken walk; a little wobbly but so so cute :)

When the fridge is open Sage just gets right in to see what looks good to her. She is so funny about when she is hungry. She goes right over to her chair or fridge to let us know it is time to eat. So nice to have some sort of communication even if it is not verbal.

Sage's best friend of all is Kaya. She tells Kaya all of her secrets...

In exchange Kaya gives her a foot bath!!!

At home Sage tries very hard to grab the keyboard on top of the desk but isn't quite tall enough. While walking around my favorite thrift store one day Sage found the motherload!!! She was in heaven and could have stayed there for hours if I let her. I literally had to pull her away and I can tell you it wasn't the happiest scene.