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That was Diana saying hi.   I let her type for a minute, and she hit the keyboard a couple of times.  Then she tried to eat the keyboard.  When I took her away from the computer, she totally lost it.  I think Diana was just trying to say that she's a natural blogger and that she's ready to communicate with the world.  Either that, or Apple is really scoring with their new banana-flavored keyboards.  

Diana likes squash so much, the whole cooking thing is optional.  Diana is featured in her new big girl car seat, courtesy of Nana, Babies R Us, and the great sales-tax-free state of Oregon.

A theme is emerging...

We know Diana is learning quickly, but this is ridiculous.  

Diana has also started shaking her head back and forth like she's saying no.  That's cool, but I'm still working on her saying "yes we can."

November Updates

A lot has been going on this month.  Diana is finally sleeping without being swaddled.  We knew this was coming some day, and the image of a 4 year old being swaddled in a huge sheet was a bit disturbing.  She's not always falling asleep as quickly as before, but she's getting herself to sleep, and the transition hasn't affected the amount of sleep she gets each night.  

She's also standing up all the time.  She still needs something to hold on to, but her legs are getting much stronger.  She can stand for several minutes at a time.  She really has no interest in walking, but she really wants us to help her stand.  When she's sitting on the ground she'll reach out to us.  For awhile we thought she wanted to be held, but really she wanted help standing.  This has been fun to see.  

Other than that, school has been busy.  Sean just got done with conferences, and Courtney's start on Monday.  We're looking forward to seeing the PDX family over Thanksgiving.  

Diana hanging out with dad at HNA.  Notice the tubs in the background--we have a future debater here!

Diana reading in West Seattle

Diana with Aunt Colleen

Diana all bundled up to go out.  As you can see, we're a family that puts serious emphasis on stylish hats!

One transition for Diana is that she's drinking her sippy cup without handles.  Check out that form!  Uncle CJ would be proud.