October in Rhode Island

Oh how quickly it can go from giggles to big ole crocodile tears. Dad made Bea a new toy with a box and a rope which she loved until she tipped over. Poor girl.

She loves drinking out of a real cup, and making a mess.

Ah, what says fall better than pumpkins? Last Saturday we took a very short road trip over to Jamestown (near Newport). We walked around Beavertail State Park, which reminded us of a mix between Presque Isle in Marquette and Ireland. It was super windy and the swells were ginormous. We will definitely be going back.

We had an impromptu photo shoot with the pumpkins last night. Oh how I love the light, and my beautiful baby girl (who is *gulp* going to be a year in 6 weeks).

baby girl, please stop growing

Baby girl, you're 10 months old and you are getting so big and so smart.

I still love waking up to your babbles in the morning (even if it takes me a little longer to get there).

You are so beautiful, precious girl. I even have strangers come up to me and tell me how beautiful you are.

Your name Beatrice means "Bringer of Joy," and it suits you perfectly. You make everyone who sees you smile. Your smirky looks, and your big gummy smiles, are enough to melt even the grumpiest of them.

Every day you amaze me. You do something new, or make a new face, or try to say "hi".

You turn pages like a pro, walk with your walker with out any help, and climb on everything like a monkey.

You make me smile every.single.day. All day long.

Thank you for letting me be your mom.

You are my heart baby girl.

I love who you are becoming....

but please stop growing.