Let me start off by saying that Shannon and I are so lucky to have a happy and beautiful baby. Since Karis has been born we've slowly got her accustomed to taking rides in the car; we know that some day we'll have to take long car trips to visit family. This weekend is our 6 year anniversary and usually we take a day trip to New Hampshire to start our Christmas shopping early. We weren't sure how it would go with the baby, but I'm glad that we went. We actually made a great dent in our shopping and Karis couldn't have been better.
Driving through western Maine and eastern New Hampshire this time of year is spectacular. The maples and birches are in full color. The entire panorama is brilliant with yellows and reds. The craggy mountain sides of the White Mountains and Presidential Range stand out like silohuettes against the bright colors, and the Pines, still green, add another layer to the spectrum. It's disgustingly beautiful.
As I write this I have a pumpkin cheesecake in the oven and we're waiting for Shannon's grandparents to arrive. This morning they called and they had just crossed into Vermont from Canada, so we expect them some time in the early afternoon.
Karis is just about 11 lbs now. She's gaining wait perfectly and everyday proves to be fantastically new. She wakes every morning with a smile on her face and talking to herself. She's also discovered her hands. She clasps them together and holds them up to her face and stares crosseyed at them.
In a few weeks Shan goes back to work, which will prove to be a challenge. We've got a daycare picked out and it seems like a great place. That's about all for now. Enjoy the pictures.
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