Black Goat of the Sheep

Hi guys. It's me, Katie. I have had a pretty busy week.

Friday was my nine-month check-up at the doctor. I now weigh 20 lbs 14 oz (around 85th percentile) and am 28 3/4" long (90th percentile). My head continues to lead the way at "greater than 97th percentile." The doctor said I am doing great and that I am very advanced in my mobility. She was very impressed with my transitioning-- I think that's how I go from crawling to sitting to standing to sitting to crawling . . .

I also had school pictures on Friday. We will send some as soon as we get them. It was a pumpkin and leaf motif, so my new fall boots should look great in the photo!

Today was Mom's company picnic. It was held at this big farm and I got to go on a hayride and play in a petting zoo. I thought the goats were funny- especially the one named Mortimer. I also liked patting the miniature donkey. I wasn't big enough for the pony ride this year, but I am working on it for next year.
P.S. The title is a reference to Unlce Dave's famous comment that he made to Mom the first time she met him. He had had a few "sippy cups" and he told her that he was "the black goat of the sheep."

Let's Go Irish

Hi, it's me, Notre Dame's littlest cheerleader. I had a great time tailgating in South Bend this weekend and Grandma and Grandpa did a good job of babysitting me during the game. Mom's high school friends threw a big tailgate and I got to play with some of the other little ones while Mommy drank beer and Daddy ate chicken. On Sunday we went over to campus to shop in the bookstore and I got a new ND hat.

My top two teeth are just about ready to come through. Maybe they will get here before my class picture on Friday!

Beach Bum

I just got back from a weekend at Lake Michigan at Johnny and Suzie's cottage. Mom, Dad, Jamma and I drove up on Friday night and arrived at 11 pm in time for a cocktail/bottle. I LOVED the beach. I played with all the toys and crawled in the sand (chasing Daddy around the beach). As you can see, I have turned into a regular beach bum!

I had a terrific time in the water (even though it was a little chilly). I squealed with delight every time we went in. Grandma and Grandpa D. came for a visit on Sunday and got to see me in action.

My other big news this week was learning how to clap. By the end of the weekend I could do patty cake!

That's all for this week. Off to South Bend for the Notre Dame vs. Michigan football game next weekend. Go Irish!!!