Happy Halloween from the Teddy-Monster

And a Sammyism

Me, "S is for Sammy..."

Sammy, "And 'Arrr!' is for pirate!"

(PS - Be sure to scroll back for some more pictures)

Halloween Parade

Theo and Daddy before the parade

Sammy trying out his costume

He's a fire chief!

Cousins!

Daddy and the boys

Pumpkin Carving

Pumpkin that weighs WAY more than Teddy

Getting ready to get dirty

Not as exciting as anticipated...

"Oooh, guts!"

Sammy's rat (courtesy of Mommy)

Daddy's pumpkin(s)

Happy 3 Months!

This month brought more smiles, lots of laughing (in response to cheek pinches), toy grabbing, and "talking."

Playing in the Leaves

Smiles From a Happy Baby

Funny Face

This kid and the faces.

Apple Picking 2

Our second apple-picking trip involved Grandma, Uncle Brian, Aunt Heather, Uncle Rob, David, and Joshua!

The boys prepare for a wagon ride.

Sammy fuels up with some apples.

Posing with Uncle Brian.

Theo just wanted SLEEP!

Running off apple-fueled energy.

Family picture. Sammy had to be held down. I still have a bruise on my chin from his jumping when I tried to hold him.

Uncle Rob and Aunt Heather's Again

While the littlest guys bonded, Sammy and David spent time with Patrick.

After battling the crocodile death roll from TWO toddlers...

We got one picture of the four kiddos.

Joshua found the whole thing exhausting.

And so did Theo.

As if that wasn't exciting enough, here is another Sammyism:

Sammy (on his toy cell phone): Daddy, can you come home for lunch? (Pause)

But you have to!

(Pause)

Please?!

(Pause)

This is my hand (wild hand waving) and this is my other hand (both hands waving).

Do you hear me?!

The Baby Cousins

We stopped at Aunt Heather and Uncle Rob's a couple weeks ago and the babies got to spend some quality time together.

Arts and Crafts

We made plaster casts of the boys' feet at 2 years and 2 months. Very exciting...

The Pumpkin Patch at the Apple Orchard

Apple Picking 1

We took our first apple picking trip in early October with just our family.

Sammy and Daddy break for a snack while Teddy snoozes in the sling.

Do you know how many pictures I have of him eating?

Sammy approves of the Red Romes.

Holding a baby while picking. Hard work.

Who knew apples grew on trees? Not Sam!

Cozy in the sling.

The "men."

Sammy, annoyed at sharing wagon space.

Mommy with two tired boys.