Week 26-October 13-19-Hi Sweetpea! Well, you are now SIX MONTHS old. My baby isn't really a baby anymore. I suppose you are to other people, but you are so developed to me. It will be interesting to see you next to Calanit's new baby, when he/she is born. I remember you as a newborn, but the contrast will be outstanding I am sure.

We had a fun week. On Saturday, the 16th, you, Papa and I drove to Santa Clarita to visit a pumpkin patch. You were asleep at first, but woke up in time to eat some straw and play in a bin of miniature pumpkins. The three of us had a great time. It is really good for you to see so many new sights. It stimulates your mind. On Sunday, we went to my folk's house for Levi's first birthday party. The entire family hadn't been together in a few months. The house was warm and festive and all the children were playing together. Really wonderful. At one point, you were in an excersaucer and Ellis, Tabitha and Yeshaya were all playing around you and with you. You were fascinated, watching all the big kids play with you. Ellis is very gentle with you, but he does like to press the soft spot on your head, so I have to watch him. He likes to hold your hand and tickle your feet and you seem to like him! You love Yael, though. You are all smiles for her! At one point it became too much and you began to cry, something you don't usually do, so we went upstairs for a little quiet time. You were too excited to sleep, but it did help settle you, nonetheless.

When we were getting ready to leave, Papa put you in your car seat on one of the kitchen chairs, something we both have done a million times. I was in the den talking to someone when we heard a thump and you screaming. Oh my G-d, you were on the floor with the car seat over you. You fell off. Papa lifted the car seat, you weren't buckled in, and I grabbed you. Poor baby. Your face was so red, you were so upset. You wouldn't nurse at first. It took me a while to calm you down, but finally you did and you slept in my arms. Papa and I were very upset, but after you stopped crying, you were fine. And we had just had a conversation in the car that morning about how you had never fallen or been dropped. The next morning, your little left cheek had a large bruise, but it doesn't seem to bother you. Papa and I are still traumatized over it though. We just have to be so careful.

Today, you and I went over to Levi and Aunt Yael's house. We went on a hike to the Hollywood sign. You love being outdoors and seeing the blue sky and green trees. It was chilly and we came across two coyotes, so we decided to turn around. It was fun. I am going to try to take you on two hikes a week. I love it and so do you!

You have discovered my cell phone. Probably because I am always on it, texting or talking. You love to chew on it and dial people's numbers. It is cute to watch you, but I am not sure how safe it is.....

We leave on Thursday to go to Seattle and Portland, so next week, I will write to you all about that!

I love you, little angel. You are my heart and my soul! Papa came home early today because he wasn't feeling well and so you spent some time with him. He read to you and put on your pajamas and you fell asleep next to him. He never gets to do that with you because he is working so hard for us. I know he really enjoyed it. Times like these are very special. He loves you so much!