Happy Halloween!

For Ashley's first Halloween, she dressed up as Winnie the Pooh.  Ash LOVES her Pooh Bear and I was very excited to find a little costume for her while we were in Chicago.  The night before Halloween, we got together with all of the Beck side at Coldstream for a fun dinner and magic show for all the kids.  Then on Halloween, Tyler took Ashley around our street to "trick or treat" to a few houses and then we had a nice evening with homemade chili, apple cider, and pumpkin pie.  I must say, Halloween is much more fun with kids!

Chicago

Tyler had business in Chicago for a week and so Ashley and I decided to tag along with him.  I had never been to Chicago, so I took advantage of the opportunity to get to the city while Ashley was still young enough to easily tote around with me.  Since Tyler was there on business, I was basically on my own during the day.  I was a little nervous about that at first, but I actually found it to be a lot of fun.  I put Ashley in the Bjorn and went anywhere I could reach by walking, well anywhere close enough to reach between Ashley's naps.  It was a really fun week and I'd love to go back again!

Michael Jordan's Steakhouse.  Ty was SO excited to find this! 

 

This was a common occurrence.  What a tough life!

We even met up with friends Chris and Austin (so sad we didn't get a picture with Austin!)

The Beecher's come to Cincinnati

My parents and brother David came to visit us the beginning of October and it was so fun to have them here!  We did a lot of shopping and touring the city.  Of course, all they really wanted to do was be with their grand-baby, Ashley.  We had a great time with them and hopefully they can come back soon!

David performed his first diaper change while he was here.  Ashley was a little skeptical.