Halloween

Izzy's first Halloween was busy! On Friday, her daycare had a party in the park near the center. Even though it was meant for older kids, they still dressed up the babes which was fun to see. On Halloween, we were invited to a party with a costume contest. So naturally the whole family dressed for the occassion. Too bad none of us won. Finally, we took Izzy out for trick-or-treating. The businesses in Jamaica Plain open their doors for free candy. I've never seen so many youngsters in costumes. Before the night was over, we had to include our first "child" with his costume as well. It was a fun first Halloween!

Izzy's daycare party.... In the stoller with her fellow babes.

"The chicken"... aka Clay

"Mr. Frog"... aka Izzy

Trick-or-Treating in Jamaica Plain at the firestation.


Izzy's Loot... I'm sure she's going to eat all of it :-)


The super-Barkoudah's and Izzy

Fall....

It's that time of the year.... leaf peeping season! This is truly one of the most beautiful sites. Since Abe gave me a new camera for my birthday, we decided to take it on a test run. These are just a few of the trees right near our home. There are so many more that pictures just don't do justice. To be "festive" we added a couple of pumpkins, the largest weighing in at a whopping 23lbs!

Fall at Jamaica Pond

The Barkoudah's - family picture care of the jogger photographer

Looks like Izzy likes the trees as well.

See... I can fit inside a pumpkin and still look cute.

Izzy's Week in Review

There are so many things that occur on a daily basis that don't fit into neat categories for this blog. Therefore, I decided to do a "Week in Review" so that our family doesn't miss out on the many things that are Izzy.... oh, and us as well :-)

I guess this means we are officially friends!

I finally like tummy time... see mom

Hello Mr. Frog


I'm a big girl now... no bump to hold me up

Modeling my hat that Teta made for me. I definitely need it now!

Apple Picking Time!

Yesterday we decided to get out of the city. We agreed to go apple picking since it seems to be that time of the year. We picked a farm close to Boston (Shelburne Farms) in Stow, MA since it was the closest. We bought a medium sized bag and off into the orchard we went. There were so many varieties to choose from... cortland, empire, macoun & "the ever picked over" Jonagold. They recommended that we pick an apple and taste-test them first which Abe didn't mind doing. They were the best tasting apples I've ever had! Izzy held up wonderfully and had smiles for everyone. Abe & her even went on their first hayrack ride.

What are they doing to me now!

The hayrack ride

Pumpkins galore


All the beautiful apples

Look at the size of those things!