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Thursday, November 5, 2009
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Trick or Treat!
It was a busy week of costume fun for Sam and Zak!
Thursday was Sam's Harvest Party at preschool. They got to wear their costumes that day and march in a parade. This is the first year Sam has dressed up for Halloween. When I asked him a couple of weeks ago what he wanted to dress up as -- his answer was fast and confident -- "something scary!". Since we hadn't talked about scary Halloween things -- I wondered how he got this idea. Apparently Tommy, in Sam's class, wanted to be something scary, so Sam thought that sounded like a good idea. I let him know that we don't dress up as scary things at our house and he could pick something else. He then decided on a lion -- and he does have a pretty scary roar!
On Halloween the boys put on their costumes and we headed over to our church's Harvest Carnival. On the way there, Sam was teaching Zak how to roar like a lion -- Zak was pretty good! Sam had a great time in the bounce house and playing games -- Zak was unimpressed.
Then it was a quick stop to pick up our pizza for dinner. Zak ate his first slice of pizza and loved it! We're going to have to start ordering a bigger size.
The boys then put on their costumes one more time and did a little trick-or-treating in the neighborhood. Sam had so much fun visiting all the neighbors he knows -- and he came home with a ton of candy. I'm thinking we'll try and do some sort of exchange -- maybe candy for a DVD! Sam has several favorites that might be hard for him to part from -- namely Dots, Crunch bars and Smarties. Good choices!
Sam trying to ring the bell -- maybe next year!
Makenna and Sam went trick-or-treating together.
Sam munching on a Crunch bar.
A boatload of candy with very little effort!
The boys trick-or-treating at
Grammie and Poppy's house last week.
Thursday was Sam's Harvest Party at preschool. They got to wear their costumes that day and march in a parade. This is the first year Sam has dressed up for Halloween. When I asked him a couple of weeks ago what he wanted to dress up as -- his answer was fast and confident -- "something scary!". Since we hadn't talked about scary Halloween things -- I wondered how he got this idea. Apparently Tommy, in Sam's class, wanted to be something scary, so Sam thought that sounded like a good idea. I let him know that we don't dress up as scary things at our house and he could pick something else. He then decided on a lion -- and he does have a pretty scary roar!
On Halloween the boys put on their costumes and we headed over to our church's Harvest Carnival. On the way there, Sam was teaching Zak how to roar like a lion -- Zak was pretty good! Sam had a great time in the bounce house and playing games -- Zak was unimpressed.
Then it was a quick stop to pick up our pizza for dinner. Zak ate his first slice of pizza and loved it! We're going to have to start ordering a bigger size.
The boys then put on their costumes one more time and did a little trick-or-treating in the neighborhood. Sam had so much fun visiting all the neighbors he knows -- and he came home with a ton of candy. I'm thinking we'll try and do some sort of exchange -- maybe candy for a DVD! Sam has several favorites that might be hard for him to part from -- namely Dots, Crunch bars and Smarties. Good choices!
Zak was a perfect Dumbo!
Sam trying to ring the bell -- maybe next year!
Makenna and Sam went trick-or-treating together.
Sam munching on a Crunch bar.
A boatload of candy with very little effort!
The boys trick-or-treating at
Grammie and Poppy's house last week.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Pumpkin Carving Time!
It was finally time to carve the pumpkins from the pumpkin patch! Mom scooped out the guts, Dad was the official carver and Sam designed the faces.
Dad working hard -- he's a great pumpkin carver!
The final product -- and a sneak
peak at the boys' costumes!
Sam wanted to carve his pumpkin just
like in his "Five Little Pumpkins" book.
like in his "Five Little Pumpkins" book.
Dad working hard -- he's a great pumpkin carver!
The final product -- and a sneak
peak at the boys' costumes!
Sacked Out
After spending a great day with his Dad at the Portland Children's Museum, Sam was having a little quiet time in his room. He was so worn out he fell asleep on his beanbag reading "his Bible". For some reason he has taken the book Emma and started calling it his "Bible" -- we don't know why.
Haven't we all fallen asleep reading our Bibles at one time or another?
Haven't we all fallen asleep reading our Bibles at one time or another?
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Family, Friends & Fun
This past weekend we headed up for a visit to Poppy and Grammie's house. The boys had fun spending time with them and doing all the fun things there are to do there.
Saturday afternoon we headed to the bowling alley to meet up with the cousins for a little fun. Five bowlers between the ages of three and seven provided much amusement.
At one point, Eli threw the ball overhand down the lane, Kate had a ball going so slow that someone had to go get it and Mae made the only strike! I am amazed that there were no dents in the floor -- balls were dropped more than rolled in this game. It was a little crazy -- but they all had fun!
Sam liked to use the ramp when he bowled.
Zak and Dad hanging out at the ball return.
Sam barely edged out Ava for the win. Grammie pointed out
that his score is higher than her normal score!
Brunch with Grammie and Poppy after church!
Sam loves to "make bubbles" in the sink. Armed with a turkey
baster and an egg beater he can get quite a bunch of bubbles.
baster and an egg beater he can get quite a bunch of bubbles.
The boys loved getting to see Auntie Paula!
Saturday afternoon we headed to the bowling alley to meet up with the cousins for a little fun. Five bowlers between the ages of three and seven provided much amusement.
At one point, Eli threw the ball overhand down the lane, Kate had a ball going so slow that someone had to go get it and Mae made the only strike! I am amazed that there were no dents in the floor -- balls were dropped more than rolled in this game. It was a little crazy -- but they all had fun!
Mae, Eli, Kate & Sam watching the action.
Sam liked to use the ramp when he bowled.
Zak and Dad hanging out at the ball return.
Sam barely edged out Ava for the win. Grammie pointed out
that his score is higher than her normal score!
Brunch with Grammie and Poppy after church!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Mr. Independent
Yep -- Zak is getting to that stage where he wants to do everything by himself -- and he's not afraid to let you know when you're interfering!
Last night at dinner he decided that he preferred to eat all his food by himself -- nothing on a spoon from Mom. Why he chose chicken enchilada night to start this, I don't know. Very messy -- but he was quite pleased with himself.
He insisted on using a spoon -- he loved putting it in his mouth. He also attempted numerous times to put food on it -- unfortunately gravity got in his way every time.
He went straight from the highchair to the bathtub -- he required more than a damp paper towel. It's a good thing he loves bath time!
Don't be fooled by the spoon in his
mouth -- there was nothing on it!
Food on the spoon attempt #37.
The food with fingers worked every time!
He loved chicken enchiladas!
Last night at dinner he decided that he preferred to eat all his food by himself -- nothing on a spoon from Mom. Why he chose chicken enchilada night to start this, I don't know. Very messy -- but he was quite pleased with himself.
He insisted on using a spoon -- he loved putting it in his mouth. He also attempted numerous times to put food on it -- unfortunately gravity got in his way every time.
He went straight from the highchair to the bathtub -- he required more than a damp paper towel. It's a good thing he loves bath time!
The man in charge!
Don't be fooled by the spoon in his
mouth -- there was nothing on it!
Food on the spoon attempt #37.
The food with fingers worked every time!
He loved chicken enchiladas!
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Zak's Favorite Shelf
This evening Zak spent about 15 minutes amusing himself with the bottom shelf. He cleared it out and proceeded to play with puzzle pieces. He was having a great time -- but every time I went to take his picture, he would stop what he was doing and flash me a grin!
I was so hoping he would fall asleep in the shelf -- but no such luck. That would have been the perfect picture!
Getting cozy.
Just lounging around!
I was so hoping he would fall asleep in the shelf -- but no such luck. That would have been the perfect picture!
Doing a puzzle Zak's way -- free form!
Getting cozy.
Just lounging around!
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