trips and fall

We've taken lots of trips this fall. You've heard about baltimore already, but this past weekend we took Jude to Kara's hometown of Champaign. We stayed with our friends Dawn and Cyrus. They now have two kids who were quite excited to meet Jude.

Jude & the pink ladies

Claire and John were too excited to 'take turns' playing with Jude, so our little one got played with...and even read too...from both ends and both sides. He handled it all pretty well and seemed to enjoy being so loved.

They really loved Baby Jude

We enjoyed attending kara's stepsister's wedding and it was especially fun to get dressed up which we don't do very often with a new baby.

Dawn and Cyrus graciously put Jude to bed for us. And the next morning we awoke to a 'treat'. Dawn's daughter Claire had laid out a row of 'gifts' for Jude. There were several drawings and baby toys for him to enjoy.

jude's present row

After the Champaign adventure, Kara and Jude journeyed to Grandma Carole's house to celebrate her birthday. Jude enjoyed talking to his grandma and sleeping.