We started our Halloween at North Park's Trunk or Treat. Charlotte was a little unsure of all of the people in costumes at first, but she warmed right up and was eventually dancing around the parking lot- her favorite thing to do lately!

Enjoying some M&Ms.

We met some friends from church so that Charlotte could hang around with their son, Sawyer. He was a viking and was so cute!

Then we headed over to another Trunk or Treat to see some of Kyle's family and some of our friends.
Charlotte and Kendell.

Charlotte spent most of the evening dancing to the live music. Here she is dancing in the back of the Berg's van.

Shenanigans.

Playing with Auntie Amy.

Trying on a Halloween costume possibility.

Getting a real kick out of herself in the mirror.

We recently took Charlotte to Indian Boundary Park. It was so awesome and Charlotte had a blast! We will definitely be going back.

Man-handling a boy who got in her way.

We recently made a visit to the "pumpkin patch." (Home Depot).

My sister and her boyfriend, Pete, joined us.

We came back and enjoyed some chicken chili, pumpkin pie, and apple crisp with my two best friends in the whole world, Amy (and Pete) and Megan (and Scott). After we put Charlotte to bed, we watched Charlie Brown and carved our pumpkins. It was a total blast.

Our pumpkins turned out pretty awesome too!

Charlotte has been really helpful around the house lately.

She helps Daddy wash the dishes.


And she helps Mommy bake.


She also makes everyone who comes over read with her.

This post is long overdue. We also have not taken very many pictures since we moved. But, here is what we have...

In August, my mom had Charlotte and I over for a pool party one day. Charlotte loved the pool, mostly climbing in and out of it.

At the end of August/beginning of September we went up to camp for Erik's installation. These were sadly the only few pictures we took. This is Charlotte enjoying some zucchini bread in the lounge of Cedar.

And Charlotte taking a shower with Kyle.

Charlotte and I did some baking together....

In September, when Courtney and Erin were visiting, about half of the Mecher grandkids took a trip to the children's museum.

We take frequent walks around campus with Charlotte to visit friends or play with the leaves or on the stairs.

She's really into pointing lately.

Not so much into me, but that's okay.

Rainy afternoon couch cushion fort building with dad. He's pretty fun.

And Charlotte's first real haircut! We took her to this place in Lincoln Square called Pickle's Playroom "a Clip, Sip, and Play Cafe." So, we got a haircut and 30 minutes of playtime in the playroom.

No more mullet!

We have a walker

About week ago Charlotte started to take some steps and she has bettered everyday. This is the best so far. Jenny demanded she not be in the shot since it was first thing in the morning. Enjoy.

Charlotte: Savvy Chicago Socialite

Charlotte has adapted very well to her new city. She has slept just as well here with screeching ambulances outside her room as she did with screeching foxes back in the U.P. We have taken in some urban life including Jenny's Half Marathon and the Lincoln Park Zoo.

Grandma and Poppa Mecher went with us downtown for Jenny's race at 5 in the morning. Charlotte loved all the people and excitement.

After Lynn and Gladdy left Charlie and Kyle toured around Millennium park waiting for Mom to finish.

So happy to be a city girl.

Charlotte asleep on her first CTA ride.

Lincoln Park Zoo

Looking at Turtles in the Children's Zoo

We had camera trouble so we only got a few pictures, but Charlotte loved the Zoo. She was mimicking the Tiger's noises in the Lion house and pointing excitedly at all the big cats.

We had a picnic while Charlotte napped, but she was awoken by the "Thunderbirds" flying overhead practicing for the Air and Water show. They flew right over us a couple time and we had to quick cover Charlotte's ears.

We are doing great. We worked really hard to make our apartment a home quick. Pictures of our place forthcoming.