It's the Great Pumpkin, Delaney Rose



Our Halloween festivities began last weekend as we ventured to a pumpkin truck to pick your first gourd (next year we promise to trek to a patch). On Sunday we to went to Phil and Margo's for a Halloween chili party. You and Hailey looked adorable dressed in your costumes (a special thanks to Janma for crocheting your cozy pumpkin hat). Last week at school you worked diligently on your Halloween sponge painting with Sara. At just 7 months you are an emerging artist Delaney. Check out your final creation below. Tonight you and Dad walked to the neighbor's for your first trick-or-treat outing. Maybe next year we'll travel a bit further down the block.

We hope you had a fun Halloween Delaney - we sure did!

Pondering your pumpkin pick...so many to choose from

A perfect little pumpkin

You are quite focused on your art project





Well executed Delaney!

The Pumpkin and the Ladybug



It will be a few years before we hand over the carving tools

A Photo Review

The many faces of you! Here are a few of my favorite pictures from the last few months. You have changed so much, so fast. You are sweet. You are kind. You are funny. You are patient. I hang on to every precious moment knowing tomorrow you'll have grown a little bit bigger. Thank you for being such a fabulous little person! I cherish our memories and look forward to all that lies ahead.

A quick call to Dad while he is at a weekend conference.

A new toy - love plastic!

Goodness, I love this face.

In your office at Janma's and Grandpa's

Janma made us these matching hats just in time for the Minnesota winter - fortunately you're too young to be embarrassed by dressing like your mom.

Three generations of Andersons

Summer swimming with Hailey

Shades and a graphic tee - too cool for school

Entertainment by Janma

So tired from all the summer fun!

Love you incredibly much!

                                     

First Day of School

Big smile on your first day at Kinderberry Hill!

Today is your first day of school at Kinderberry Hill! Though recovering from your first cold, you seemed excited and focused on your new surroundings. A "Welcome Delaney" sign greeted you on the classroom door. Your teacher Kim was happy to meet you. I felt so comfortable leaving you in the company of Kim and your new classmates - I think you're going to like KB Hill!