Daddy is a Hunter Warrior!

Daddy killed a deer on his first try! In our backyard! It was about 100 pounds.


Marley and Roxy didn't know what to do about the dead deer. They freaked right out!


Daddy and Papa brought the deer to the butcher last night before dinner. They said he was all meaty and gross but that he does a good job. I'm glad I don't have teeth yet -- I don't know if I would like deer meat...


Look how proud Daddy is holding me and his kill. Hooray for Daddy!
xoxo
Ayda.

Mimi's Birthday

Last night we all went to Texas Roadhouse for Mimi's birthday! I love that place because there is always lots of stuff to look at. I like watching the waitresses dance and clap. I was a very good baby -- I didn't fuss when everyone got their food.
We went home and I got a bath. I just love splashing around. Nana made me some new pajamas that are soft and warm. Mom tried to put me down to sleep but I wasn't ready to go! I was too happy and excited to see everyone! So I got to go downstairs and sit in my seat while Mimi opened her presents. Mimi didn't tuck me in until 8:20 pm! Way past my bedtime!
Tammy, my day-care lady, told Mommy that she was lucky to have such a good baby. I love day-care because everyone pays attention to me allllll day! I have lots of friends to play with.
I'm looking forward to going to New York for Thanksgiving. I can't wait to see my other grandparents and meet the rest of my family!

xoxo
Ayda.

Trick or Treat!

This is my Halloween costume! It is so nice and warm and cozy! I especially like the orange flippers. Mum wasn't going to get me a costume but when she saw this at Target she couldn't resist!

Out on the Town

We all went to a new sandwich shop in town called Harvest Moon. It was great!


Papa was telling me all sorts of secrets at dinner. I was listening very carefully...


Check out my cute shoes! Mimi bought them for me last christmas -- I wasn't even born yet! They're a little too big but I couldn't wait one more day to wear them.

I got my halloween costume the other night...can't wait to show you the photos!

xoxo
ayda.

Mimi and Me!

Almost 6 months old!

I was looking at the photos of Ayda that Jennie has on her myspace page just now. I can't believe that our big, squishy, round baby Ayda was so small! Her legs, which are today juicy and fat, used to be skinny!
It's hard to imagine that one day Ayda will have teeth, and then start to walk, and then start talking, and then kissing boys, and drinking beer, and talking back to her aunt Mimi! The horror!
So for now I am going to try to love love love this little pudgy muffin as much as I can before she changes too much. They say babies grow fast but until Ayda I had no idea...
xoxo
mimi.

Campfire

We had a campfire last night at Nana and Papa's.


This is my second cousin, Lexy. She was very interested in me. Her brother, Gage, didn't want to be in the photo. Party pooper...


Uncle John, Aunt Lu, Stephanie, Lexy, Gage and their dog Maddy all came over for pie. I really like pumpkin pie! Delish!


xoxo
ayda.

Pumpkin-Head

Mimi made me this pumpkin hat for the fall. I just love it! It's starting to get cold out and I needed something to cover my head and the tops of my little ears.



Papa found this clown nose. Mommy thought it would be fun to put it on my face! I kept pulling it off -- it tickled!


Last night I had daddy all to myself! Mumma and Mimi took Grandma out for pizza. It was fun hanging out with daddy. I think he's hilarious!

xoxo
ayda.

Apple Picking!

We went apple picking a couple of weekends ago. We have so many apples now! Mom made an apple pie, apple muffins and grandma made some applesauce I have yet to get my gums on...


These apples were really tasty!


I have on my special apple picking outfit: my new pink overalls!

Mom's New Hat

This is Mom's new hat. I think it looks pretty good on me. I'm getting the hang of using my arms and hands more and more now and I can sort of pull the hat off my head if I want to. I usually get it stuck over my face, though. Practice makes perfect!

xoxo
ayda.

Bunny Coat

Am I not the cutest pink bunny you ever did see? This new coat is a present from my friend Pam. She brought it up from Boston when she came to visit Mom and Dad. It's so silky and soft. I love chewing on the satin ribbon!
Nana and Papa are finally back from Ireland! I spent ALL DAY with them on Sunday. Dad and Mom were both working this weekend. I got to visit Mom at work on Saturday AND Sunday and see all of her friends. They had a big sale going on so I got to finally meet some of her rep work friends, too. Mike and Merri-Beth spent the night on Saturday. It was like a big 'ol sleepover party!

xoxo
Ayda.

Kristen!

This past weekend everyone was gone and Mom and Dad had another wedding to go to! Kristen came to the rescue and spent the day on Saturday with me. Remember that chili pepper outfit? Kristen was the giver of that gift. She also bought me some new clothes from Old Navy including a pair of corduroys and a sweater dress! I can't wait to wear them!

xoxo
Ayda.

Bon Voyage

Nana and Papa leave tomorrow for a week in Ireland! I'm going to miss them sooo much. I wonder what sort of present they'll bring back for me...

ayda.

Fun at the 5K

Mimi and her friend Chelsea ran a 5K in Old Town last weekend. We all went to cheer her on!

Nana made these wicked cool signs!


This is a nice picture of Mom and Dad at the LaFronberg wedding they went to last weekend...Everyone wanted to see me but Mom and Dad needed some fun grown up time. That was fine with me!



This is a photo of Chris and Papa being silly. I hope I get to go to a wedding someday -- they look really fun!



xoxo
Ayda.

What Gives?

Hello? Anyone out there? Does anyone read this thing?
How come no one leaves me messages? It's starting to hurt my feelings...

:(
ayda.

Weekend with Mimi

Mom, Dad, Nana and Papa all went down to Boothbay this past weekend for Chris and Michelle's wedding. That meant Mimi came to stay with me and the dogs! We had lots of fun.


On saturday we drove to Pittsfield to have lunch with one of Mimi's friends. I had cereal and bananas! Yum! I'm really getting the hang of this spoon feeding thing...


This is a new sweater that grandma knit me. It's a little big, but I love the cute little bunny on the front.


What a great weekend! I was such a good girl, too. I didn't fuss once! I was pooped by the time Mom and Dad came home...

xoxo
Ayda.

My New Friend Pammy!

I finally met Mumma's friend Pam! She was so nice and gave me lots of love.


She brought me the cutest pink coat, too. It's soft and pink and the hood has lop-eared bunny ears. Adorable I say! She also brought me some new clothes -- including the warmest new pajamas for the winter. I'm so lucky!

xoxo
Ayda.