Trick or Treat!

We took James trick or treating with Declan tonight. We made it to two houses, one of which actually opened the door! Great excitement. James felt the animal costume and picture-taking were a bit excessive, but endured it with his usual stoicism.

At Declan's neighbors' seasonal display.

Getting ready to trick or treat with Daddy.

What have my parents done to me now?!

Wonderful Eve

Anyone who knows Eve knows she is a kind and wonderful person, but she is also a fantastic gift-giver! Not only is she thoughtful and creative, but she puts so much effort into her gifts. Here is the rocking chair she painted for James's second Birthday.

He loves it! As evidenced by sitting Chris in it immediately.

Rocking Chris.

By the way, this is Eve's gift to James for his first Birthday last year. She painted it herself, and yes, that's the New York skyline for 'N!'

Radio Flyer X 2, Halloween party

Testing out the new trike from Gigi! James is still learning what to do with his feet, but he figured out the little bell right away!

The love affair with the wagon continues.

James and Declan were equally thrilled to be posing for the camera in their costumes.

Trying out a new hairdo.

Just my size!

James and Chris try out their new table and chairs, a bday present from Mom, Dad, Abi and Grandpa Al!

Halloween preview

We attend our first Halloween party of the season tomorrow night and James decided to try on his costume in advance! [It's a monkey in case the banana doesn't give it away].

Park pics

Sorry I've been such a blog delinquent! It's not for lack of activity. James started saying 'mama,' has been signing 'more' and is taking 3-4 steps at a time unassisted (when he feels like it!). Here are some pictures from a trip to the park this afternoon.

Down the slide with Abi supervising.

I'm as tall as Daddy!

In the big swing with Daddy:)

Having a blast with Grandpa Al!

A beanbag built for two

'That is so funny!'

Help me up here, Abbey.

Smooth moves:)

Rock Creek

We went to the indoor playground at Rock Creek Church this afternoon. It's a padded kiddo wonderland!

'Who's going to watch me climb?'

Trying to climb UP the slide--a favorite playground activity.

Beads-another general favorite.

Kissing the fish!

Zoo

John and I took J to the Zoo today with Grandpa Al, Jeff, Karen and Ben. It was only 50 degrees and very overcast, but we all had a good time.

My legs look strangely short in this picture, but I'm having fun!

Come on guys-let's GO!

Whoa, what are those?!

Rain and The Wonder Place

We've had another day of torrential rain here and Lee-Ann had the great idea of going to The Wonder Place-an indoor play place for kids. James had a great time. [Unfortunately, a lot of these pictures turned out very grainy].

Playing in the playhouse with Gigi.

Grocery Shopping.

Checking out at the register.

Testing the laws of gravity.

Pumpkin Patch

We took a trip to Bobrook Farm this morning with Lee-Ann, Declan, Aimee and Kate. It was very muddy, but a lot of fun!

Walking with Gigi in the pumpkin patch.

James and the giant pumpkin.

Bravely entering the Hay Maze.

More pumpkins.

Enjoying the sun after 3 days of rain:)

Not shown: tractor hay ride, scarecrows, pigs, goats, and the lengthy de-mudding process upon return home!