You started your 5th month out with an international getaway. You and your Mom accompanied Tia China and Tio Luis to Orlando, visited with Dad and your two madrinas and had your first merry-go-round ride. A busy week. On the way back you and Mom were on your own - a big first. You did fine, already a seasoned traveller.

The Saturday after you returned your Mom attended an all day conference and so you spent the day at home with me. She ran home at noon to feed you, and back as soon as the afternoon session was over, but after being on top of each other for a week while travelling it was a stride towards independence for you both. You accompanied me happily around the house and we set your swing up in the kitchen for the first time so I could get my Saturday chores done while you hung out with your pals, "Abu" and "Octo".

Seemed to be your week for hats. Sophia played dress-up with you in Miami and Uncle Randy lent you his "blanco y negro" when you returned.

Oct 6 - 18