Papa Kim's House

Claire had a wonderful time this afternoon playing in her Papa Kim's kitchen. She remained in Sphinx position most of the time and gazed at her grandfather and Double. She wore her blue chenille sweater her Grambie bought her in May.

Fall Weather

Around lunchtime today, we went to Natchez Coffee Company for coffee and dessert. Everybody in the cafe oohed and aahed at Claire in her Pooh Bear hat (complete with ears). Claire showed off, smiling at everyone.

We visited antique shops and book stores. John bought Claire The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle by Beatrix Potter. We also went to a gorgeous gift/candy shop, where Claire was mesmerized by all the shapes and colors.

Finally, Claire fell asleep in a rocking chair at a flea market.

Natchez

John, Claire, and I arrived in Natchez yesterday afternoon. I put Claire in her Baby Bjorn and carried her as we walked all around Natchez in the evening. It was very cool outside - probably in the 50's - and felt so refreshing after such a hot summer! Natchez is holding its annual balloon festival this weekend. Dad, John, and I walked with Claire to the park along the Mississippi River, where the balloon pilots were having the 7:00 pm "balloon glow." The massive balloons nesting in the grass would glow as the fires under them blazed. We split a hot funnel cake with powdered sugar and watched fireworks over the river. Claire slept in her carrier most of the time, wearing her little bear hat.