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Bumblebee Cate

Bumblebee Cate
Originally uploaded by telfandrea.

Cate was a bumblebee for Halloween. So cute. Henry was a convict yet again. I'll post more pictures later today.

Late October Doings

swinging and waving
Originally uploaded by telfandrea.

We are loving the fall colors right now, especially after it has stopped raining during the last few days.

What we have been doing:

• walking in the park (Riverside with family, Central Park by myself), especially when it's not raining (see Henry below).
• swinging, obviously.
• making applesauce. Inspired by Missy's visit and very helpful post. I have made three batches so far and bought more apples this morning at the farmer's market. My freezer is getting full... Cate loves it.
• accepting new jobs. Telfer accepted a position with the Olympia Anesthesia Group yesterday. The start date hasn't been completely decided but he anticipates starting in July or August of 2010. It's nice to know for sure where we're headed after this year!

henry on a cold day
Originally uploaded by telfandrea.

Thirty

appendage
Originally uploaded by telfandrea.

Happy Birthday to Telfer!

In celebration of turning 30, he has worked all night, was supposed to be done at 7:00 AM but is still in the OR two hours later. I told him to tell the attending that it's his birthday. So helpful! Hopefully he gets done soon? He'll get to sleep away part of the day and then we are going to a movie tonight. If he's not too tired.

Weekend List

• Bagels and coffee in bed.
• Trader Joe's & Union Square Greenmarket.
• Missy and Jason arrive on Saturday, early afternoon.
• USC game.
• Hear Atul Gawande on Sunday at the New Yorker Festival.
• Go to church.
• Reservations at 8:00 at Dovetail for Sunday Suppa.

Want to come?

Kisser of Books and Doctors

gives kisses to books!
Originally uploaded by telfandrea.

Cate had her 12-month checkup last week. This visit could not have been more different than our last doctor's appointment. Multiple people have recommended this particular office and with very good reason. Everyone was so kind and friendly. The doctor was so nice and spent AN HOUR with us. Cate loved her doctor and did all of her tricks - clapping, waving, and kissing. Yes, she kissed the doctor (open mouth, tongue slightly sticking out) on the check. And this was *after* her vaccinations. Think this kid is social?

Cate is actually quite petite at a year although she has a belly to rival a sixty year-old beer-drinker. She is 29 inches long and under 19 pounds (only 10th percentile).