We Miss You JuJu

A big thanks to Julie for coming and helping with Thomas while Paul was in Spain. We all had a great time and can't wait to see you at Christmas!

He's Gonna Kill Me Someday!

He may kill me someday, but it's hysterical. In case it needs narration, he trying to "poo on the potty". Unsuccessful here (obviously) but he has done it in the past.

Travel Weekend

While Thomas played with JuJu, Daddy and Mommy were earning Frequent Flyer Miles. Daddy spent the week in Spain and Mommy was in Nashville for the weekend.

The poses with livestock are purely coincidental.

I can't hear you!

I CAN'T HEAR YOU!

This is just one behavior we are enjoying as Thomas approaches the Terrible Twos.

Over the last few weeks we have been experiencing small doses of the fun that is yet to come. Thomas now has an opinion and is not afraid to express it even though he may not have the words to do so. Hopefully he will learn to use his words and the terrible twos won't last TWO long.

Grandparents Everywhere!

JuJu is in town for a few weeks and Nanny and Pappadad stopped by this afternoon to visit. Needless to say, Thomas was happy to get a little attention.

So Good it Needs a Bigger Spoon

Last night we had traditional German fare complete with Potato Pancakes, Kielbasa and Applesauce. It was so good Thomas had to use a serving spoon.

Fun at the Grocery Store

It's not a festival or a vacation, just an everyday trip to the grocery store, but I had to share this moment of joy .

HALLOWEEN DAY!

Friday morning Thomas had a Halloween party at school where he got to be a dragon again. They went from classroom to classroom trick-or-treating and the had a party. Sorry no pictures...I had to work. All reports say he had a good time. Paul took the afternoon off and we all got ready for Halloween.

After visiting with Nanny and her friend, Anne, we went to our neighbors for dinner before trick or treating. We set out with Jack and Grant and their two cousins, but broke off after awhile to circle back to our house to greet out guests. Thomas already had the whole begging concept down and enjoyed hanging out with the bigger kids. Unlike last nights sugar overload, Thomas was quite thrilled to eat two pears (he wanted more) and Life cereal. More candy for Mom and Dad!

Trunk or Treat at TUMK

Thursday evening, Paul, Thomas and I went to Trinity for "Trunk or Treating". There were about 10 cars/trucks circled around the parking lot with their tailgates open and decorated with streamers, lights and pumpkins.

The kids would walk around from car to car trick or treating then play a game in the middle (a cake walk or duck,duck, goose) then go around again. It was a nice time for the parents to get to know each other and the kids had a blast. Thomas especially liked the lollipops (5 of them!)