Snow....So Far

It is still coming down outside but here were shots from our first trip outside today. Everytime we come back in for an hour we have ot head out to shovel again becuase it is coming down 2" an hour easy. I'm curious to hear what the final snowfall total is. After a while even AJ was sick of it saying "Mommy, I want to go inside. This isn't fun" I'm sure that will last maybe a day before we are back out playing in it. Trouble was the snow is so deep he can't walk in it without being stuck and needing rescued!

Visit with Santa

AJ was super excited to see Santa this year - he really got the whole naughty and nice list concept and boy am I milking it! So, he rehearsed his lines -yes I was a good boy, I want a scooter and fire house legos. He climbed right up on Santa's lap and was downright mesmerised. No tears but no smile either - just awe.

Winter's First Snow

We got our first snow early this year and it was a respectable one too. More than a dusting and wet enough to have some fun in. Here are photos of AJ's very first snowman attempt. Great job, right?!

Crazy Hair Day

I hope this photo makes you all laugh out loud like I did. Today was "crazy hair day" at preschool and AJ was very proud of his effort. Don't think much more explanation is needed :-)

Meatball Movie

A recent Sunday afternoon with not much else to do, we got together with the neighbors and took the kids to the movie. We saw Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and AJ really liked it. He liked it so much, he actually sat still the entire movie - taking cues from Vicki and laughing when she did. He got the whole experience for his first trip to the movies - popcorn, soda and buddies. What a cool milestone to have conquered - I'm looking forward to our next trip to the movies.

Spooky Spidey

This is the first year AJ really got into Halloween - picking his own costume and practicing his "Trick or Treat" and "Thank You". It was really fun to watch. We met up with him and his buddies at preschool for thier parade around the school and nearby shopping center. Of course, AJ just had to be at the front of the rope line with his teacher Ms. Kelsey.

Also no surprise that I couldn't get him to stand still for pictures. Here he is jumping around the front porch doing his best Spiderman impression. And no, he never did wear the mask - he said "Mommy, it is too dark in there!"

Pumpkinville Field Trip with Grandpa

We have not had a weekend without rain since early in the month so it was getting down to the wire on our annual trip to Pumpkinville. Finally we caught a break and it was on the Monday when Grandpa was visiting. I have now learned the Monday is clearly the day to go - not as crowded as the weekends.

We had a great time feeding the animals, sliding down the hay slides, climbing up into the pirate ship and jumping around the moonbounces. Grandpa was a great playmate and even spent a good chunck of time in the Incredible Hulk Moonbounce with AJ. At the end we picked our pumpkins and headed home, ready for a nap.