Stella's 18 month check up!

Stella had her 18 month check up today and everything looked good. She's right on track with milestones. 

She now weighs 21 pounds 6.6 oz and is approximately 31.75 inches tall. She was wiggling quite a bit and wouldn't stay still, so it was hard for the doctor to get a good measurement. 

Fall in Vermont! 10/11-10/16/15

Beautiful fall foliage views from Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, Vermont. 

Stella and Dad went on a little walk in Stowe while Mom was busy with work. There was also an animal petting area where you could feed the goats and cows. Stella really enjoyed feeding the goats. 

Stella taking in the views from an adirondack chair - Stowe, VT 

Short hike to a 50 ft waterfall at Moss Glen Falls, Stowe, VT 

Stella and Mom hiking up to see the waterfall. 

Looks like a postcard and only a ten minute hike up the trail from the parking lot to Moss Glen Falls. 

More photos of colorful fall foliage from Vermont. 

Our little pumpkin surrounded by a bunch of carved pumpkins in downtown Stowe. 

Woolly Worm 2015

We made our annual trip to Banner Elk's Woolly Worm festival.

We stayed up at sugar top and, of course, spent some time in the pool and hot tub. 

Sarah, Micah, Isaac, and Monroe (with Stella below) met us over at the festival.

We tried out several of the food vendors...

Stella really like the lemonade and fried Oreos...

Stella didn't race a woolly worm but did get to pet one

Puerto Rico vacation (Rincoń) Sept. 26th-Oct. 3rd 2015

Stella pointing out the birds to Mom and waiving...."Hi bird" flap, flap, flap" on a beach in Rincoń. 

Rincoń is perched on the cliffs on the western coast of Puerto Rico, known as as a surfer paradise. 

We didn't go in the water in Rincoń because the waves were pretty big while we were there. We did walk the beach and watch some of the surfers for a bit though. 

Here is the house we stayed at in Rincoñ  for two nights. 

From the pool, at the back of the house we were surrounded by plantain, avacado, and other tropical trees and plants and ocean views. 

View from Cameron and Elise's balcony off their room. 

We relaxed at the house and in the pool for most of our time in Rincoñ. Uncle Cameron made a delicious Puerto Rican inspired meal of chicken, rice, beans, and pineapple slices. We also cooked up some fried armadillos (sweet plantains) 

More pictures from Puerto Rico coming soon...

Puerto Rico vacation (Culebra) - Sept. 26th-Oct. 3rd 2015

One of our first places that we went to visit was the beautiful island of Culebra, Puerto Rico. Joe, Colby, Stella, Cameron and Elise spent two full days hanging out at Flamenco Beach, which has been named one of the top 10 beaches in the world by CNN, Discovery Channel, and other travel bloggers. 

Stella wasn't a big fan of having her feet in the sand, but enjoyed lounging under the umbrella, waving at the airplanes and birds...."hi bird." "flap, flap, flap" AND 

sipping on Mom's virgin Piña Colada!

Culebra is located approximately 17 miles (27 km) east of the Puerto Rican mainland, 12 miles (19 km) west of St. Thomas (US Virgin Islands). In 1939, the U.S. Navy began to use Culebra as a gunnery and bombing practice site as you can see from the tank pictured above. This was done in preparation for the United States' involvement in World War II and continued until 1975. 

This is the hotel we stayed at during our visit overlooking the bay, where boats are moored.

View from our hotel in Culebra, PR. 

More pictures from Flamenco Beach. 

Everyone enjoying the beautiful beach! Not very crowded either, which was nice. 

Scenic view of Culebra that I pulled from the web.