Halloween

Nathan was an elephant this year. I was happy to get one more year of a cute animal costume. I suspect from here on out it will be superheros, or some other "boy" type costume.

Mr. Mathew was a chicken, very appropriate for my timid little one. He loves his costume. He also had his first Reece's peanut butter cup. His reaction was precious. His eyes got big, and slow smile crept across his face. This was followed by clapping, and bouncing, and lots signing for more!

Mathew Says

Mathew's new word.... wa-fo.
He whispers it very quietly while eating his waffles in the morning.
Very sweet.

Pumpkin Carving

We had a sunny afternoon for the annual pumpkin carving get together at Bryan and Joan's. This year Nathan carved his own pumpkin! Chris helped him prep the pumpkin by cutting off the top.

Of course, he needed his huge deer-gutting gloves to reach inside and "gut" the pumkin.

I jumped right in and got to work.

Bryan, in the planning stages.

Joan, working on her masterpiece. Hmmm... looks a lot like Bryan's pumpkin!

After drawing a face on the pumkin with a marker, Nathan carefully carved his pumpkin using his pin-punching skills from preschool.

Mathew, who decided the carved pumpkin was a lot like his shape sorter toys, started shoving the carved out pieces back in place.

I carved pi on my pumpkin... pumpkin pi! I'm such a geek.

Nathan's finished pumpkin! He was so proud of his work!

Nathan's pumpkin after Mathew put some of the pieces back.

Unlike his dad and brother, Mathew has no problem reaching inside a pumpkin.

A picture of the four of us... only 2 of us looking at the camera. Par for the course.

A rare picture of just me and Chris.

Me and Boo-Boo.

Christine and the boys.

Swimming Lessons

I signed both boys up for swimming lessons at the Courage Center. Nathan is in Level 1. It's his first class without a parent in the water with him. His instructor, Sara, is very friendly and outgoing. Nathan did great at his first lesson.

Mathew took the Waterbabies class. Chris went with him. He tolerated the class pretty well, even smiled a few times! By the end of the 30 minute class, he was tired and nearly asleep on Chris' shoulder.

Mr. Mathew

Boo Boo is growing so fast. He has several words, among them are the following:
ma (mom)
da (dad, duck, and dog)
mo (more)
voo (sound a cow makes)
kak (sound a duck makes)
ba (book, bear)
no

His comprehension is great and he is very independent (he understands simple instructions and choses when he wants to follow them). He also has an adorable wicked streak.

He's getting awfully good with the shape sorter toys, matching up shapes and colors. And he's developing an interest in puzzles. He gets so excited when he gets a piece in the right spot. It involve a lot of squealing and clapping!