4 months old!

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Fall colors at the Bloedel Reserve.
 Can you believe it? I am four months old now and feeling pretty good. I had my well-child check up today and the nurse said I weigh 16 lbs. and 8 oz. (80 percentile) and I am 25 3/4 inches (77 percentile) long! They had to do it twice to be sure since I've grown so much since my last visit. I have discovered my hands and I love putting them and everything else they grab into my mouth. The doctor says I can start eating real food soon. Mmmm, steak? Maybe later...

We had a lot of fun with Mommy's Macalester friends Lizz, David, Amy, Matt, and Martins last week. We took the ferry to Bainbridge Island and visited the Bloedel Reserve. Then we had lunch in Poulsbo and Martins made us dinner but I was exhausted so I fell asleep on his bed while the big kids hung out and got a little rowdy.  Thanks for visiting guys- come again soon!

Mommy went back to work this week so I hang out with the nanny during the day. There will be another baby boy, Elliot, who will be coming over to hang out with us as part of a nanny share in December but for now I get the nanny all to myself. I think mommy is going to miss me very much. I can't wait to see all my grandparents and cousins next week at Thanksgiving in Chicago!

Juan and I hanging out at Victrola Coffee Shop
What a sweet pea!

Hanging out in my baby bumbo chair

Sooooo happy!

My bestest buddy and babysitter, Anastasia.

Taking a nap with Daddy
Amy, Mommy, Lizz and I at the Bloedel Reserve.

Lizz, Mommy and I on the Bainbridge ferry.

"Macalester costs how much?!"

Those leaves are bigger than my head!
Fremont Troll under the Hwy 99 Bridge


David, Lizz, Amy, Daddy, Mommy and I after our walk around Bloedel.

The Macalester crew! From left to right: David Kruger '04, Lizz Hutchinson '05, Katie Benziger '06, Seth Benziger '99, Martins Blums '05. Front: Amy Hutchinson '08 and Martin '09.

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  1. JoAnnNovember 15, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    Wow what a nice group of friends you have Katie and Seth. Dad and I just glow when we think about your family. Theo is one lucky baby boy and his parents are equally as wonderful. Katie your talents go well beyond many others and you use them well. You have certainly been a great mom and will continue to stretch yourself to help others as you go back to work. Seth, Katie and Theo are lucky to have you holding down the fort. Good luck with your transitions as Mommy goes back to the hospitals.

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