3 Little Pumpkins!

Waiting for the fun to begin...



The first scoop (surprise at who didn't like getting "dirty" and who thought the mess was great)...


Practicing our scariest look while Papa carves the faces...

Bet we scared you!

Fall Fun 2011!

Our blog site may have been quiet this fall but that definitely was not the case for our calendar! In an attempt to highlight some of our favorites from September and October, you just need to look below. Fall 2011 gave us beautiful weather and many fun times as a family!

A day on Grandpa Ken's farm:






Marigold Days Parade:


One last trip to a nearby favorite, Oxbow Zoo:


Some fun in the leaves at the Cabin (for 2 out of the 3 of us anyways!):

One of a couple trips to the apple orchard/pumpkin patch:




A hotel evening get-away for some swimming fun:

Reflecting back on these photos we are feeling the blessings as we enter this season of Thanksgiving! Much love, ME & T

Happy 6-months to Teddy!

Hard to believe I am 1/2 way to the 1 year old marker already! My 6-month MD check up had me weighing 18 1/2 lbs and measuring 27 inches, both between the 75-80th%. This is obviously why I fit easily into 9-12 month clothing...no calling me a little pumpkin!
About 2 weeks after my 5-month birthday I started rolling all over the place. I also pivot all over the place, on both my stomach and back, and do a fairly good job of sticking my bumper up in the air while pulling the blanket when on the floor. My sitting skills are also advancing and I often prefer to be upright when my sisters are sitting by me.

I also love to eat! I continue to enjoy my cereal and also love apple sauce, pears, and peaches. I am not too big of a fan of bananas at the time unless they are blended in a smoothie concoction. My favorite vegetables are peas, squash, and potatoes. Avocados are also a hit. I am not a huge fan of sweet potatoes or green beans but will take a few bites if offered to me.

My hands will grab anything and everything. My poor sister's have learned this the hard way multiple times with their hair...but they will figure it out sooner or later. I continue to be such a wonderful and perfect addition to this family (so I hear) and am very much looking forward to all the holiday celebrations soon upon us!

Happy fall everyone!

Love, Theodore

Theodore's First...

My sisters likely had separate posts with each "first" and multiple pictures, but times have changed in the Gore household and this is the best Mama can do at the moment before too much more time passes and there is more to report. So below are snapshots of a few of my "first" experiences from birth through September.

1st trip to the park - 5/2011

1st trip to the cabin - 5/2011

1st trip to McDonald's playland (Same for ME too; they had to wait until they were almost 2 1/2!) - 6/2011

1st trip to Oxbow Zoo - 7/2011

1st trip to the Dodge Cty Fair - 7/2011

1st time in exersaucer - 8/2011

1st time sitting in my highchair - 8/2011

1st time eating rice cereal - 9/2011

Happy 5-months to Teddy!

Hi Everybody! This has been a busy month for me with many new experiences. I now enjoy sitting in my Bumbo chair, sitting in my highchair while enjoying rice cereal, and also do some prop sitting on my own. I also love to stand in my exersaucer...Papa and Mama are frequently asking where their baby has gone being I am seeming way too old these days!

I have found my feet (hard to miss them being they are a bit large) and love bringing them to my mouth, as well as pretty much everything else I can get my hands on.


I am a rock star at tummy time and have rolled a couple times from my back onto my stomach but honestly have no need to try moving towards my toys when on the floor being I have 2 sisters ready and waiting to hand me anything (and whom often are sandwiched on either side of me so I can't move anyhow!).

I am super giggly and love to be tickled on my belly or my sides. I also enjoy peek-a-boo games, so-big, and like watching my silly sisters dance and sing. Life is good folks!

How fitting my 5-month sticker had a football on it...Go MN Vikings and MN Gophers!

Much love, Teddy

We did it...something big again!

So as of approximately 10 am this morning we are no longer using our pacifiers. We must share the story because one day we will find it funny, though the moment it happened and the entire hour following, laughing about it was the furthest thing from our mind. We apologize to any neighbors who also had their windows open and could hear double doses of high pitched screaming and crying! Look at these sweet faces below...could they behave in such a manner?!?!

Mama was giving Theodore a bath in our bathroom while we were supposed to be wathing TV in Papa and Mama's room. Mama heard the toilet seat go up in their bathroom so knew someone had to go potty, but all of the sudden she heard screaming and crying from both of us. She quickly wrapped Teddy up and met Madelaine in the hallway, running from the bedroom with Eleanor's nuk in hand screaming and crying "It fell in the potty, it is dirty" with Eleanor close behind screaming and crying "Clean it Mama"!!! Ugh, gross and no way, so it was decided they both would go away.

The toughest time is bedtime (or other points in the day when tired or upset) when we request them and are reminded "you are big girls" to which we respond "No, I don't want to be a big girl anymore". But overall we are doing an amazing job and have again made Papa and Mama very proud!

And in case you are wondering, only this last picture was taken since it happened with the other 2 being a couple weeks prior. However, Mama wanted to post happy pictures being we soon will look upon this experience and we will laugh!
Smiles, ME

Happy 4-months to Teddy!

This past month has brought many changes which at times seem to occur daily. I am rolling onto both sides and extremely close to going onto my tummy. I also pivot on my back and during tummy time I try to use my big toes to push me forward but haven't gained much distance yet.


My 4-month MD stats had me weighing close to 16 pounds and 25 inches long, both putting me in the 75th %.

I love to blow raspberries,"chat", and giggle and especially love to do these things with my big sisters. In fact, I can often be found looking around trying to locate them in a room and when they do come into my vision my face immediately lights up! This really is quite adorable and Papa and Mama need to get this videotaped.

And just to be consistent...yes, everyone still says I am such a good baby!

Love, Teddy