She has no interest in the swing or bouncer that we have been using up until now. She wants to be sitting or standing up all the time. Unfortunately she has maintained the stubborn streak she showed before she was born and since she can’t do these things on her own, she insists on being held. We can put her down and let her scream, and I swear she wouldn’t stop…ever. We got a little chair for her, but she is still unsteady sitting by herself, so our arm muscles continue to grow.
AnnMarie allowed us to put her ladybug costume (hoodless) on one more time as long as she was outside where it wasn't too hot. As you can see, she still wasn't too happy about it. 
Although we didn't get to see Jenson, he was so cute!! My Mom said he didn't even put the hood down all night. What a doll. :)
She was a little concerned that I didn't get her out of her PJ's right away, but was o.k. when she was being fed first instead.
At first she wasn't sure about her Halloween outfit Lily gave her...but I wasn't about to try the costume again when it wasn't even officially Halloween. 
As always, Chopper supervised to make sure that I was not going to hurt her. He was very excited when I showed him the Spider onsie and the jack-o-lantern socks. 
Of course she is just happy to hang out with him as long as he keeps his tongue mostly away from her face.
I think she knows that there are better things out there than milk, especially at Halloween. Although she dreams, she will have to wait till next year.
Three weeks after the last clip of her moving around, we add sound. Only once again with the camera she is much more mellow as you can see when she notices the camera. I took this from the side hoping she wouldn't see it. She loves to talk to her animals on the wall in her room, to the light fixtures, to her favorite game (http://www.crayola.com/gamesFun/games/console.cfm?game=fireworks&ok=true) where she can watch a fireworks show and of course to mom and dad especially as we change her diaper.
AnnMarie is a very active baby. This was three weeks ago as she was playing with the zebra on her mobile, and it was mellow for her. I should have been more prepared after she never stopped before she was born...never. :)
When 311 came on she wasn't as happy as when she recognized Ziggy. I think she was tired of the vibratations because she turned her back out, and was kicking like crazy and pushing. It felt like she was trying to pop out of my belly by ripping a hole in it. We went to the lawn and that helped a little, but she didn't stop until we were almost to the car. Sorry Uncle Brian and Uncle Ward, I don't think 311 is her favorite...then again, she may love it, but just may not like late nights. :) I really love 311's old stuff, but I didn't know their new stuff anyway. I was home and in bed by 12:15. Thanks to AnnMarie.
Lately we have taken some time to get out into nature with the fishing poles.
About 6 weeks ago Tyson's dad called giddy about his day fishing at Bear Lake. He had just reeled in a 14 pound cutthroat. Yes, 14 pound trout. Of course, our plans changed and we headed up there after work Saturday and spent Sunday on the lake. I was beautiful and we ended up with some really nice fish...although none quite like that. In fact, if Wes hadn't caught a lake trout the same size I might have called fish story on Mike, but there it was.
Two weeks ago we headed up the canyon from Challis, ID for 5 days of Steelhead fishing. Last year Tyson allowed me to tag along on this fishing trip with his Dad and brother. I think the only reason I was invited back this year was because they didn't have to eat hot dogs the whole time. For whatever the reason, I really loved it both years. Last year I caught one more than Ty. This year one less...but I will argue that because of my big belly weight pressing on my feet I also didn't fish as much as Tyson and if I had I would have once again out-fished my husband. It was so nice to be up there on the beautiful Salmon river. I took a couple books and finished two that I had been reading. I loved Edgar Sawtelle...but it has a plot very similar to Hamlet so be warned if you plan to pick it up.
Mike's friend Terry was up there too and was so sweet to take me under his wing and show me a few fishing tips. He is a great fisher, and a great teacher!! One tip he had was a secret spot he fishes from. When I dropped the jig in the water a huge fish took it. I mean huge!! Tyson said it was bigger than any Steelhead he has seen. For those of you, like myself, who don't know a big fish is referred to as a "toad." My toad unfortunately was a little upset by the hook, understandably, and jumped out of the water twisting and turning and running the line out. He was a smart old fish, and he twisted the hook right out of his mouth. :( In the end, I did hook the biggest fish, but didn't get it to the shore so I can't technically say I outfished Tyson this year, but the five of us that were there know the truth.
On a side note: a) we left our camera sitting on the table at home so until I borrow Mike's I can't show off our pictures. b) As we visited my grandpa last Sunday he informed us that he cannot remember a time that his wife did not out-fish him. Then again, I do have her middle name...Marie. AnnMarie also was given that name so Tyson may just have to get used to the idea of his wife and soon daughter out-fishing him. :)
