oshkosh ohmigosh

oh, is it Christmas already?

Recently I decided that every baby must have a pair of Oshkosh B'Gosh overalls. What I didn't realize is that Oshkosh does so much more than plain old overalls, especially when it comes to girls. My favorite item in Lil's 12-month stash has got to be this corduroy jumper. It's playful, it's festive... it's just about the cutest thing that's covered her butt in a minute. And look-a here, it even looks a lot like a Christmas outfit! How perfect is that?

cuteness abounds with folksy footwear

Even though today was the shortest day of the year, we managed to get the perfect amount of sunlight in the living room. Just enough to get that extra bit of sparkle from those baby blues. Golly gosh, isn't she something?

like a baby one minute...

....and a little girl the next

a room of her own

boundaries are just out of reach

After 10 months, 3 weeks, and 4 days, Lil finally has her own room... more or less. Instead of sharing with Mama and Papa, she now rooms with Papa's computer, record collection, and some books. But she has enough space to sleep, get dressed, read a story, and crawl around. Mama and Papa stood by as Lil explored her new space, and we held our breath waiting for Lil to break something, or possibly herself. There's still a few less-than-safe areas (under the desk), but for now they're simply blockaded with a box and a chair. 

I hope there's enough room left to work in the "office."

Lil's layered look was inspired by the brisk chill that's finally graced our fair city. Her fall dress is beefed up with an organic cotton onesie, and the ruffled argyle BabyLegs are covering a pair of knit tights. Since there's no sign of snow (yet), Lil is still able to sport a pair of Fancy Nancy MaryJanes from Cousin Jos. We are still looking for some good first-walker snow boots. I still have no idea how one learns to walk on icy sidewalks. Anyone know if they make baby-sized crampons?

liamazing

Cousin Liam sports a specially styled coiff and demonstrates the essential northern California layered look- baby legs under short pants, and a polo shirt over a onesie. Anything else would be un-Californian.

grin and bear it

Cooler weather is all about layers, especially for a baby who can overheat just by getting too excited watching The Cat.  For little girls it's easy– just add a pair of tights or leggings under a dress, and over a nice looking diaper cover.  Then if the backs of your knees begin to sweat you don't end up all cranky. These pink knit tights came from cousin Josie, although they were  originally a present from Mama for Josie's first Christmas.  I just couldn't resist the little bear knitted on the butt, though on Lil it kind of loses it's charm.  I see her "bear" butt all the time.

Still, a baby girl in ruffles and pink bows can always be cuter.  So we'll keep the bear-butt tights (the droopier, the better), thanks.