Week 27-October 20-26-Hi Sweetpea! This past week we went to Seattle and Portland. It was beautiful. It looks like a city was built in the middle of a forest. Papa went to see about a job in Seattle and while we were there, we drove down to Portland to visit Kumi and Gabe. You loved Kumi and Gabe loved you! In Seattle, we stayed with a cousin of mine on my mother's side of the family, Kevin Coskey.

You are an excellent traveler. You are perfect on the plane, coming back home, during take off you didn't nurse and you were fine. Your schedule was totally off and you didn't have any meltdowns. The only time it became slightly difficult for you was around the third day or so, when you didn't want to be strapped into the car seat anymore. I don't blame you, who wants to be tied down!?! You are sitting better than ever and anytime Papa or I eat, you really want some of what we are having. You reach for things now vigorously. If you want it, it will be yours. You also drank some water out of a glass. It was awesome! You sip perfectly, but then let the water dribble down your face! You sat in a highchair for the very first time. While Papa was at lunch with the prospective company, you and I went out to lunch at the Brief Cafe Encounter in Bellevue. The server brought a high chair for you and you happily sat in it and played with your toys. It was the easiest meal I've had to eat since you were born!!! But along with your newfound independence and my joy with your growth, comes the realization that you are not a helpless little newborn anymore and this pattern is going to continue until one day you won't need me anymore. Well, I suppose you will always need me, as I still need my mom, but in a different way.

You don't fall asleep in my arms the way you used to. Now you will just stay up no matter how sleepy you are. There were times in the past when you'd talk and talk and talk and suddenly your head would just drop and you'd be out. Not anymore.

Your hair is so soft and fuzzy. It covers your head now and is a blondish brown. I love rubbing my lips across the top of your head, it feels wonderful. You are watching me as I type this. I'm going to go play with you! Love you baby girl!!!! You are my heart and my soul!