Goma's Birthday

Isobel hosted a party for her Goma Anderson's birthday. She delighted the guests with her antics as she was passed from person to person and was, as always, the life of the party.

The Harvest Festival

Steph's work hosts an annual fall festival, complete with a pumpkin patch, petting zoo, and other activities. Izzy enjoyed them all! She selected pumpkins, touched some farm animals, even petted a snake. Fun!

Isobel Goes North

Isobel went to a wedding in Palo Alto in September. It was her first road trip and she loved it. It was also her first trip to Noni and Granddad's house in Carmel. The busy weekend included the wedding (and reception), a stop in Santa Cruz, a visit to crazy Tania and Rob and Danila's house, and a walk on windy Carmel Beach.

Izzy's New House (Finally!)

Isobel and her family moved in mid-August to San Gabriel. Seems like a long time ago because it was a long time ago (apologies to those who have been waiting patiently for blog updates). Isobel enjoys her spacious new living quarters, especially the cleanliness of the carpet on which she frequently rolls. In time she will have her own bedroom!

Feet!

Isobel has been fascinated with her feet for the last several weeks. Tonight she got them into her mouth for the first time while sitting in the bath. She chewed her toes and heels, looked up, and licked her lips!

Little Baby Bumbo

Isobel is now able to hold her head up independently for several minute intervals. This means she is big enough to sit in her Bumbo Seat! The seat is an Australian invention and was given to Isobel by her Uncle Gabriel and Aunt Darlene. Her parents prop her up and call her Little Baby Bumbo.

A quiet 4th

Isobel had a quiet first Independence Day. She enjoyed a visit from Steph's childhood friend Shannon, now living in Pennsylvania. Izzy, Steph, and Auntie Shannon spent the day roaming around Pasadena and Sierra Madre, visiting old haunts and whooping it up. It turns out Auntie Shannon is pregnant, so Izzy will have a little cousin sometime in December!