Addie headed out with Mom and Dad and Grammy to meet Santa in the Hill Country. She was big talk while waiting in line, throwing around phrases like “Ho Ho!” and “danda” (Santa). It wasn’t until we got up close that her true colors came out. She was not excited at all about sitting on this old man’s lap. Had she had a little more time she might have eased into a more friendly encounter with him, but the snotty-nosed kids behind us were chomping at the bit so Addie left distressed that the big guy wasn’t as friendly as she talked him up to be. Maybe next year.

The cold weather really motivates Addie to pull out the stops and get her fashion on. This ensemble is fully accessorized and ready for a day on the town (or the sidewalk). Shout out to GAE for the knit sweater. It’s a big hit!

Walking with Fur Hat On from Ellen Strong on Vimeo.

It was a chilly day in Austin (low 40s!). That didn’t stop Addie from taking a cruise up and down the block pursuing some of her favorite activities:
1. getting the mail
2. spotting the moon
3. saying hi to passing cars
4. barking back at dogs
5. looking for the next-door cat
6. banging on the manhole covers
7. kicking the stones out of the neighbor’s landscaping
8. picking the neighbor’s flowers
9. trying to dodge dad and go into the street

Here’s a video clip that covers most of the above:

Afternoon walk from Steve Connor on Vimeo.

Fortunately, Addie’s rain jacket coordinated with her car seat. Phew!

Addie’s rocking the blues with her instrument of choice these days:

Harmonica Jam from Steve Connor on Vimeo.

We couldn’t help but share a little video of the newly walking girl as she cruised down the block collecting candy.

Trick or Treat from Steve Connor on Vimeo.

It’s Halloween! This year has been full of starts and stops related to decorating and costuming. We finally pulled it all together in the 11th hour to get a yard full of spookiness and a kiddo full of candy corn. We present: Addie’s first Trick or Treating…

While getting ready to head off to daycare, Addie thought she’d help me by getting herself dressed. I think we have an accessory girl living in an accessory world.

You may recall the ridiculousness of last year’s pumpkin patch visit. Addie made another successful trip to the patch this year and showed more than a few pumpkins that she’s the boss.

A few more short clips of Addie getting her land-legs. This one includes a valiant attempt that puts her on her back and has her crawling away… Her steadiness improves everyday and we expect by this weekend she’ll be up more than down. Look out, Connor dogs!

Addie Walking Around the Yard from Steve Connor on Vimeo.