Chocoholic in the making

   Ashima's first Halloween is quickly approaching! The costume is washed and ready to go.  The traditional cupcakes are baking, but unfortunately with Christmas liners. But who needs 75 Santa liners, anyway? It's not like we have 75 people to give cupcakes away to for the holidays! :)
   She had a great day today (other than getting to sleep without Dennis tonite).  She tried to eat a Reese's and a Crunch already! But that's not surprising when both of us are major chocolate lovers.  She must have caught us dipping in the pail and knows it's food.  Hee hee.

 

 

Shots and shoes

   With swine flu being declared a national emergency, we decided to vaccinate Ashima when we went for a delayed well visit today.  She is on track with height and weight, is developing nicely in all areas, and we got some sleep advice.   It's never easy watching her get the needle, but we take comfort that she will not remember the experience.  
   We also went to the mall and got her first pair of walking shoes!  We bought 2 pairs-one sneaker like and the other Mary Jane style.  They are not cheap, but we had a great time watching her in the store.

Getting ready for Halloween

   Halloween is one of our favorite days b/c there is no pressure to celebrate it.  No gifts to exchange, no prearranged dinners, and no guilt for failing to say "Happy Halloween" to everyone you see.  Not to mention it's so much fun walking the dark side!  

   Ashima is set to go: her costume is ready that her aunt Myra made, and so is her candy pail.  She has been wearing her Halloween bib all month long and recognizes the jack o lantern, witch, and ghost.  We hope  she enjoys the actual day of trick or treat.