Here's our sweet princess sitting in the tree in front of our house. She is smart, independent, friendly, and full of energy.
When she gets into something she shouldn't and she's caught, she'll start blowing kisses (in hopes you don't notice she's emptying the trash can, for instance.) We recently had to put a lock on the pantry because she would pull Tupperware from the lower shelves to use as stepping stools to reach the higher shelves. She does not think the lock is a good idea at all.
We think she's a big girl, until we meet toddlers 4 or 5 months younger and they're taller than she is. She's perfectly proportioned, however -- right down to her Buddha belly.
She loves to read books, and prefers books with real photographs and/or animals. According to her, every animal growls, but we're working on teaching her a wider range of animal sounds.
She loves to go places, and when you announce you're going "bye bye truck" she is the first one at the door. When we come home with packages, she is adamant that she help by bringing bags into the house (a lesson her brothers should learn!)
She is not a picky eater. She is willing to try anything, and likes almost everything. Tonight she enjoyed a bowl of chili with a side of applesauce. She thinks everyone should share their food and drink (especially their drinks) with her.
She runs like crazy and climbs like a monkey. Overall, she's doing great.
The boys had fun last night, but brought home the smallest haul in the years we've lived here. Bo said that the number of houses handing out candy was fewer than years past. We had fewer kids coming to our door as well. 
Bo took the kids trick or treating last night. He said Lydia was a bit confused at first, but quickly caught on to the fact that people were handing out candy. She especially loves lollipops and won't let you take the paper off in fear that you won't give it back.
It was hot this year, but we couldn't miss our annual visit to the DBG's Pumpkin Festival. Colin chose his pumpkin first, and Nate took a long time choosing the perfect pumpkin. We thought Lydia would be more excited than she was, since every time we walk past pumpkin decorations in the store she goes crazy. It was a busy weekend, between the party and pumpkin patch and me having to prep for my first class in almost 8 years -- but it was fun and everything was accomplished.
Luke Skywalker and Jungle Power Red Ranger
Here's our sweet princess sitting in the tree in front of our house. She is smart, independent, friendly, and full of energy. 
Over at Prevention, I shared my Autumn Fitness Goals. Do you make new goals each season? Click on over and share your goals in my comment section!
