Halloween with Dogs vs. Kids

Last year at this time, the options for Halloween costumes was something for me the 8 month pregnant lady or Stephen. Oh wait, enter dogs....

How can one NOT have fun dressing up your animals. It's entertaining for everyone involved. Ok, so maybe just entertaining for the humans. And of course it is much easier to dress up your dog as opposed to your pet ferret or snake.
This year Halloween was different - now it's not just Stephen, me and the dogs, but now there is LOLA!!

We'll have to take advantage of the time we have to dress her up...soon she'll want to pick her own costume.

It would only make sense to love Winter

It's not here yet, but Winter is on it's way in Colorado. There are of course the tell tale signs of winter - the temperature drops enough to wear a warmer jacket, you see snow on the mountains which inevitably leads to open ski slopes and typically it starts to snow a bit in Denver. We haven't seen any snow in the city...yet, but there was some snow near Breckenridge.
If you read the I Love Fall post, then you realize that the reason I love Winter has more to do with the clothing than it does with the actual weather. You might think me superficial - oh well, you can't please everyone. I wouldn't necessarily say that I enjoy being cold, but I'm not expecting to camp of the North Face of any mountains this winter. It's safe to say that I will be enjoying this winter in the warmth of my own home, my car, a ski lodge or even outside completely bundled up with the sun beating down on my face. Hmmm....the thought of that makes me happy. I know everyone keeps saying that I haven't experienced a Winter in Colorado, but I still think I'm going to like it. As most of you know, I previously lived in Dallas were the weather sometimes got cold, but not nearly enough to justify the following accessory.

But in Colorado, anything goes. Ok, not really. But scarves and hats and other type of winter boots are definitely a must. As you can see, Lola is ahead of the game.

I love the Fall

So one of the advantages of living in Denver is actually getting to experience the season that most people know as Fall. Chilly mornings, temperate afternoons and cool nights...also leaves change color and you realize winter is just around the corner. I know it sounds a little romanticized, but when you've lived in Texas most of your life, the Fall season can be a bit elusive. For starters, summer lasts through November, then it gets cold for a couple of days around Thanksgiving only to get warm again for Christmas, and then when it does get cold it gets icy which is not really fun. But in Denver I'm actually seeing a change in the seasons, so it's time to start pulling out the heavier blankets and sweater. Which leads me to the other and more important reason I love the fall -- the CLOTHES. I know, shallow. What can I say, I love to layer and wear sweaters and boots and great jackets. So it's not surprising that I would love to dress Lola as soon as the weather even hints at a Fall season. I can't wait for winter to roll around - Lola is going to live in puffy jackets and knit caps like the one you see here.

Our Latest Mini Adventure

We decided to take advantage of the weather and head out to the mountains before the snow starts to hit. Here's what we saw - gorgeous right?!? Lola slept the whole way while my heart raced as we drove along winding roads that had no guard rails. We also saw some wildlife - a yellow bellied marmot. I don't know why I get so excited when I see wildlife...I just do.
I would love to say that we hiked it out, but we drove. We're building up to the 14er hike. In other news, Lola is doing great with solids - she keeps adding new foods to her diet on a daily basis. She's starting to crawl a bit and loves "walking" while hanging on to the couch. It's only a matter of time before she starts to chase after the dogs...watch out!

You would think I'm hiding, but i'm actually biting this pillow

You would think I'm hiding, but i'm actually biting this pillow
Originally uploaded by The Poetschke's

So while I was playing hide and seek with the pillow, Lola was actually enjoying chomping down on the pillow. I guess when you have 6 teeth, everything becomes a chew toy - pillows, my t-shirt, watch, necklace, the side of her little bathtub - you name it, she's putting it in her mouth (or in the case of the tub, she leans forward until it's in biting distance) and trying to chew on it. Luckily, the dogs are quick and get out of her way or else she might end up with Miles' tale and Hemmingway's ear in her mouth. We'll have to keep an eye on that as she gets more mobile.

I'm wearing a dress

I'm wearing a dress
Originally uploaded by The Poetschke's

I just wanted everyone to see that I wear dresses. Thanks mimi for this cute dress.

Tuckered out - I love my blah blah doll

Tuckered out - I love my blah blah doll
Originally uploaded by The Poetschke's

Don't you just want to squeeze her. Ok, this is my last post for the night. I promise...Unfortunately, I don't have a blah blah doll to squeeze like Lola, but I do have to get up in the morning, so if it's off to bed for me. I hope you all sleep as soundly as sweet Lola - if you are having a hard time sleeping, think about investing in a blah blah doll - it may be worth it.