Halloween Fun

Due to his annual trip to the Dakotas, Drew missed the city of Cabool Halloween parade/activities last weekend. We managed without him of course, but he was a little jealous to hear that he missed Griffin winning a prize this year! They decided he was "Funniest Costume" for the 2 and under age group. He is a pretty funny boy. 

if the yellow hair spray would have shown up on Duke,
we would have had a "Pluto" with us too

The night before Halloween, we hit the fall festival put on by our church. Griffin was big enough this year to actually run around.....and he would have stayed much longer to do this over and over had we let him. Let's hope next year he will be able to climb the vertical wall on the other side by himself, that was a challenge!

Halloween night was spent visiting a few friends and family, showing off the costume when he felt like it, and us trying to make sure he got as little candy as possible......but failing. It's a good thing he likes to brush his teeth. I'll just continue to hope he doesn't get my weak enamel and start having tooth trouble early!

27 Months Old

This month we have realized our little boy is turning into a parrot. He will repeat anything and everything that you say, whether you ask him to or not. I'm pleased that most of the time, it comes out quite understandable......although, there are moments of frustration. The poor guy can be so serious and repeat the same jumbled phrase over and over, before giving up and actually physically showing me. 

We've always tried to do a good job of not creating separation anxiety by sneaking out or leaving him somewhere without him knowing. He seems to really understand the idea of "leaving" since Drew told him he would be going on a trip Monday and Griffin has yet to ask where his daddy is. He happily chats with him on the phone each evening and then waves "bye" to the phone when he's done. I don't usually drop him off at daycare in the mornings, so this week I've enjoyed him asking me for a kiss and a hug before he says "bye momma" and runs off to play with his friends.  

Other things to note:

--favorite word: no.....hands down winner

--number of teeth: 16 

--potty training status: hit and miss - he does really well at daycare, but not as willing at home
--likes to pick his clothes out, and developing an attachment to his coat - he carries it like a blanket....is that normal?

--loves animals, especially his cat Rocky -- the nicest, most loving cat in the world, see video:

Here's our monthly photos:

He's also learning more colors, letters, how to count and all kinds of things that make me realize he's growing up. Daycare has also taught him his name:

And one more of the silly guy:

Fall is here!

It didn't work out for us to make it to the pumpkin patch last weekend, but Sunday afternoon we made time before a baby shower and headed up to Spring Hill Pumpkin Patch. Tammy (or "Ta Ta" as Griffin thinks she should be called) was willing to go with us and we enjoyed having her. The weather was perfect and it wasn't too busy since we went right as they opened. 

So much to do at this place.......hay ride, train ride, slides, swings, tires, corn maze, and on and on. I think we could have spent all day here so an hour and a half was definitely not enough. Griffin was able to burn off a lot of energy and showed how fearless he is. 

As always, click on a picture to make it bigger.

he mastered this in no time

wish I would have taken video, this slide
launched him on his butt or face every time

she got a good, looking at the camera, smile from G man

peekaboo!

he wasn't willing to tackle this "train" by himself

I'm so glad he didn't catch on to the fact, this was a hay bale playground
this is as far in as we went

an exaggerated "cheese"

we'll call this the "Michael Jackson"

Fire Station Tour

Each year, the PAT (Parents as Teachers) program has a night at the Cabool Fire Department for the kids to come learn about fire safety and as a bonus, play on the trucks. As much as Griffin likes fire trucks, I knew he would have a good time. Uncle Brent volunteers, so Griffin enjoyed seeing a familiar face and trying to keep up with Briley running around like a wild man. He apparently got so excited to be behind the wheel of a big truck, that he peed his pants......a negative side to potty training with "big boy underwear". Thankfully, we noticed before another child got up in the driver's seat to take their turn! 

this is not Griffin's artwork, but similar to what he is capable of!

Briley the mini fireman

Adding a little something to the giant masterpiece

he thought he had to drive the whole time

seconds before the "bathroom accident"

the first and hopefully only time in the back of a police car

I wasn't able to upload the video here, so you'll have to go to YouTube.