We have the most insane friends here in Des Moines. Although, the more I think about it, any of my friends from around the country would have eagerly jumped at participating in the surprise last night: "I Got Burgled '08", the theme for the Halloween party this year.
http://picasaweb.google.com/sullyjava/IGotBurgled08
That's right, everybody chose an item that was stolen from us, and came to the party dressed as it. There are a few more that I don't have pictures for just yet, but they will be posted when I get my hands on them. I can't believe how clever the costumes were!!! Incredible. I totally did not see this coming.
So, as you might have guessed, the party was a ton of fun, as once again Johannsens hosted the social event of the season. Emily had a good time being a Tiger one last time, and she seems to have successfully switched to the time change (thought I might be speaking too soon). She took her morning nap early enough today that we went to church, and she was just an angel throughout. At first she just cuddled with me and sucked her thumb, but then she got comfortable and started looked at books, smiling at strangers, and was really quiet except for a few very happy shrieks. I mean, come on, who really minds a few happy baby sounds here and there? About halfway through, she made the sign for "milk," and I got out her sippy cup and she was very happy to see it. I am so thrilled to be able to communicate with her, and for her to communicate with me!
And, I think in a few days time, we may be done with crawling altogether. Again, I may be speaking too soon, but she was working on taking a few steps last night, and she's gotten more confident today. I figure that some day this week, I'll drop off a crawler at Amanda's and pick up a walker!!
2 comments:
Those costumes and the whole concept...FABULOUS! Your friends are geniuses.s
Those were some of the most amazing costumes I've seen!
Alicia
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