We also went to the cabin - Otto got to go into the loft (with the treacherous stair case) for the very first time BY HIMSELF. I went to check on him and he told me he wanted to be alone. Otto also enjoys me taking photos of myself. I tricked him by including him in the photo but he found me out. So now I have another shot of me snarling without him to add the levity.

We had a great Thanksgiving visiting with relatives and friends. Here are a few highlights - Otto wanted to bring his snow clothes to Thanksgiving dinner at Grandad and Bubbles' so he could play in the dusting of snow, but ended up in the birdbath instead.

Here's the darker side - it's not all giggles around here!

We had the pleasure of a visit from Grammie, all the way from Walnut Creek! There was lots of libraries, stories, running around outside, and of course some four year old fussing. It was a real treat.

Grammie got to see Otto doing the closest thing to swimming yet during a lesson this afternoon. He jumped with vigor from the platform and would make it about halfway to the island, take a breath with support from his teacher, and swim the rest of the way. I am in the process of convincing him that pumping his legs is how to swim, just like in running. He is sure getting there.

Having fun

Here are the ghosts Otto and I created to make our house spooky for Halloween. Also find a photo of Otto helping clean up the garden for winter. Finally witness my new wool coat - purchased at Old Navy this afternoon! So it's not a good photo of Otto - it is a rare good one of me and that's enough!

Out on an adventure! We're still having lovely weather but snow is predicted for tonight - we'll see. I have a 6am chiropractor appt - hope I don't have to scrape the windshield first.

Halloween

Yep, our little pirate had fun. He was all set to be a burgler - something he is fascinated with. Then he found out that pirates get to carry swords. Oh well, so much for originality.