Halloween 2014

Another cold, rainy and snowy Halloween. Yes, Snowy. It was the first snowfall of the year. It was windy so we all wore multiple layers and still froze. Looks like it might be another cold winter. We did end up trick-or-treating for a little bit with our friends. We dressed up as the Pines family from the show Gravity Falls. Lucian was Dipper, I was Mabel, Daddy was Stan. I think our costumes turned out pretty good. Lucian ended up wearing his tiger hat due to the cold and everyone thought he was a tiger or tigger instead. But he has a great time trick-or-treating. He was able to say "Trick-or-treat" and "Thank you". I was very proud. It was the most adorable thing to watch him and his friend go up to houses without us hovering him. He received just the right amount of candy, which was great for us. We thought we would be throwing a lot away. He sampled and disposed of things himself. I think he is really going to be a fan of this holiday. This was certainly my favorite day of the year. Happy Halloween everyone.

Four Years

Well, it's official. We have a four year old on our hands. I'm not sure what will come in this new age, but I am anxious and dreading it at the same time. I must say his speech has improved so much. Considering that he has only been really speaking for a year he has come a long way. There are still some things he can't pronounce, but I'm sure they will come in time. He has been a lot of fun this last year - playing pom poms, bouncy balls, sword fights, water balloons and obstacle courses. He has been able to count past 10, write several letters, have a conversation, and is enjoying stories. On the downside, he is the king of self pain. He likes to show his dislike by throwing himself and other objects.Totally still love the stinker.

So, we attempted a birthday party. A small one. We invited two of his friends and their families of course. They both came and played. We had some food, a pinata, and little light. It was also a bit chilly; October after all. Turned out to be pretty good. Everyone had some goodies to take home. I made rainbow cupcakes/cake pops. The inside was rainbow and the icing was rainbow. I thought they looked pretty neat. He didn't open his presents until the next day. He was super excited and thanks everyone who came/ gave him a present. We had it at a little playground, so they were able to play until it started getting too dark. Overall, successful. Glad it worked out. Next year we will plan something a little more exciting.

Here's to another joyful year.