An Online Journal of Our Adoption Journey

Autumn and her friend Rachel as drawn by AutumnFall '06

December 5, 2006
It's been a great six months.  Autumn has grown another three inches and reached new levels of cognition.  We are so very proud of her. 

She spends more time on tasks, like drawing, making paper hats, and playing her computer games.  She asks more questions than ever before, sometimes to the point of distraction.  And, she can make her own oatmeal for breakfast!  Yes, our little Autumn Boo is growing.  

We've spent the past six months going on camping & hiking trips, birthday & pool parties, Seaworld & San Diego Zoo visits, a Thomas family reunion & working on projects in the backyard. 

We camped at several nearby campgrounds using my newly bought 'classic' pop-up camper: Hurkey Creek near Idyllwild and William Heise next to Julian. Both were very nice, but I think I preferred Hurkey Creek.  There was grass and nice mountain biking to be had.  

The backyard projects included finishing my wood-fired pizza oven, a new shed, and an outdoor counter with sink.  

Autumn will turn five in January and she's already talking about going to kindergarten.  Of course, that won't be until August.  

She's very excited about Christmas this year, and asked Santa for a scooter.  

The Photos

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At the zoo with Grandma Up on an outcrop on Cowles Mountain Thomas reunion in Sedona, Arizona
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Pool party fun Playing with clay Dressing up for Comic-con
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Comic-con Princess Comic-con Batman Camping at Hurkey Creek
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Apple picking in Julian Best friends Best cowgirl friends Best Halloween friends
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Balancing at the zoo Aping around at the zoo Geocache hike The happy family

 

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