On October 6th, we spent the day at The Dragon Boat races on one of the big lakes close to where we live. The boats were beautiful and there were 22 people in each boat that raced against each other. Someone sat in the front of each boat and hit a big drum in a rhythm to help everyone row together. One of the boats turned over and everyone got wet, but they all were having fun.

On Sunday, October 14th, we went to a big farm. I had the greatest time at the petting zoo, riding on the hayride and playing in the pumpkins. They also had a puppet show, someone telling halloween stories, and a corn maize. I got to pick out these two pumpkins to bring home.

This is my brother and his girlfriend, Rachel. She spent the day with us touring Rock City and Lookout Mountain. We all had a great time!

This is a picture taken from Lookout Mountain. You
are supposed to be able to see seven states from here.

Can you guess by the pictures where I went today? We had a great time and the weather was beautiful!!!

Yeah!! My Mom told me that she has a surprise for me this month and that we are going to have a good time. I can't wait to see what the surprise is. Tomorrow, is picture day at school. This is the outfit my Mom has picked out for me. What do you think? It has Raggedy Ann and Andy on the front of my overalls. My Grandma loves Raggedy Ann and Andy.

This weekend, I went to visit my big brother at his college campus. We went out to the best Cajun restaurant and I got to play in the water fountain outside of the restaurant. There were also fountains at his apartment, so I had a great time running and playing outside because the weather was great!

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HAPPY AUTUMN MOON FESTIVAL!!! Today, I received my first Moon Cake from my friend Amanda and her family who are Chinese. Thank you all so much for helping me celebrate the Moon Festival. As you can see, I think the cake is delicious!!

Here are more pictures from my trip to the zoo! I really loved the Gorillas and the Pandas.

I had a great weekend!! Saturday, my Mom and Daddy took me to the zoo and today I visited my big Brother.

Today I had to visit the doctor and I weigh 21 lbs. and am 32 inches tall. I am still wearing 9 mos. clothing and size 4 shoes. I am the smallest one in my class but I am getting bigger.

Yesterday, for my Birthday, my Mom had a cake special for me, but she saved it for me to eat today. It is too cute!! Can you guess what my cake looks like? You guessed it!! My little dog, Cannolli!!!!! I loved it!

Today is my 2nd Birthday and my first one to celebrate with my family. I am also celebrating 9 months being with my family. My Mom told me that early this morning I got a phone call from my "Gammy Katherine" wishing me a Happy Birthday!!

THANKS SO MUCH !!!!! I LOVE YOU TOO "GAMMY"!!!!!

Tonight, I met my Godmother, Aunt Ellen, and my Chinese cousins, Lily and Kate and two other great friends, Kalie and her Mom for dinner and a great time at the local Chuck E. Cheese restaurant. I couldn't believe all the neat things they had for kids to do and the pizza was delicious.

ELMO!!!!!! A friend gave me a new Elmo that was hers when she was little like me. I haven't met her yet, but I love her. Thanks so much, Amanda!! I love my new ELMO!!!!