Halloween

This was Colby's 3rd Halloween but by far the most fun! We decided this year we would take Colby out to our church's Fall Fest. I knew he would enjoy it a lot more this time then last time. After his nap I got him dressed in his costume he was still a little groggy and I think thought I was crazy for rushing him out the door. We snapped a few pictures in the front then headed out the door. He seemed excited by the time we got to church and once he saw the inflatables he was VERY excited. He went straight to the Sesame Street one which was designated for the young preschoolers. He shouted Ehhmoo as we were getting close. He went right in and jumped around with a couple other kids. This lasted about 10 minutes or so. When we got him out he headed straight towards the BIG slide like the biggest thing there. He didn't want to play in the preschool area he would not even settle for the medium size ones. I was able to convince Austin to take him down. Well he loved it and wanted to keep going. Austin took him a total or 4 or 5 times and he still wanted to go more. We tried to send him down with our Minister or Music but he wouldn't have that he just wanted his daddy to go. After that we checked out the rest of the fest. He got to drink a sprite and eat popcorn. He didn't have a bite of candy tonight. In a way I guess that's a little sad but honestly he doesn't like candy that much...he likes chocolate but he doesn't know enough about it to even care to want it. He loved the sprite and popcorn tonight and that was fine with me. We didn't even trunk or treat around the cars. 1) because he wasn't really old enough to get the games or even want to do that and 2) we left his pumpkin bag at home so we had nothing to carry candy around in and 3) since he doesn't know about candy we figured it was best not to have it around anyway. He got a treat bag when we first got there so I figured that was enough including the other stuff he has gotton throughout the week as well.

We wondered around for a little while longer but headed home after a little over an hour. We had to beat the Saints traffic. Plus Colby had not had dinner yet and we still had a couple stops to make on the way home.

We took him by our neighbor Mrs. Doris' house on the way home. She is like another grandma to him...a great grandma really because she was a "grandma" to me. She said she had a special treat for him. Colby loves Mrs. Doris. When we take walks at night we always have to go by her house. He looks forward to it. So we stopped and Mrs. Doris loaded him down. He had 2 big balloons...one in the shape of a truck...a few cars, candy, and a flag! It was so sweet she took her time to get all that for him!

By the time we got home Colby was definitely in the need of food and bedtime. He was losing it quickly. So we got in and all changed clothes and I made him a pumpkin shaped peanut butter & jelly sandwhich. He loved it...I am not sure if it was because he was so hungry or not he loves pb&j. He hasn't had it much maybe only 1 other time and he wasn't fond of it then. I hope he will eat that now because hello easy lunch for me plus its not too bad for him!

I think we are all tuckered out...I am not liking Halloween falling on a Sunday...because Sundays are already long, busy days for us plus an added overstimulating event like that! But all in all I would say it was a success!

Fun Friday

Today was one of those days I feel like we created some special memories for Colby. We didn't do anything extravagant but it was just a fun, special day. It began with Colby and I going to the church this morning. My friend Kristie and her son Cade were going to be up there getting ready for our church's Fall Fest. I told her Colby and I would come visit. Colby and Cade are good friends. They play together really well! I told her I would watch the boys while she worked. It was fun we played out on the playground then played in one of the Sunday School rooms. Both boys did really well and they get along great! They have known each other for almost 18 months...since Cade was born! They have been in the same Sunday School class since around May.
It was fun seeing them play and interact. They are really starting to play more together. Today it was monkey see monkey do! As soon as Colby and I got to the church Cade and Colby ran off together trying to escape upstairs! If these two boys get to grow up together I can see the messes they would get into haha.
We were up there for about 2 hours. Colby was so upset when we left too he didn't want to go. I had to bribe him by letting him play on the other playground before we left. Again I had to drag him away he was having so much fun! I think he was just enjoying the beautiful, fall weather.
After Colby's nap today we went outside. This was nothing out of the ordinary we do this every day, hot or cold, rain or shine because we have a covered patio. We usually only stay out though about 30 minutes before Colby wants back in. But once again he was enjoying the weather so much I had to bribe him in after almost 2 hours! He was having so much fun! I am so glad he likes the outdoors so much and can entertain himself! He was running, jumping, doing flips off the playground, and running down the slide, and going down head first! He was full of it! We even rode his tricycle some. He still hasn't gotton the pedal thing down. He can pedal down the driveway by himself because of the incline but has trouble on the flat sidewalk. Hopefully with the weather cooling we can practice more.
Tonight when Austin got off work we decided to order pizza. We don't get pizza a whole lot but one thing I remember as a child was ordering pizza on Friday nights and probably staying up later then the rest of the week. I want to start this with Colby. He loves pizza as any child does. So we ate pizza then took a walk. We wouldn't have normally gone because it was almost 7:15 by the time we finished dinner and Colby always bathes at 7:30 but I figured since it was Friday and Austin was off tomorrow we would go ahead with it. The weather is just too nice not too! Plus Colby finally got to wear his Halloween shirt and sweatshirt today so I wanted him to get a little more use out of it! He looked so cute!
Again he had a blast and didn't want to come in...he actually ran most of the way. It was so cute watching him run through people's yards. He has so much energy! I love that about him! When we got in we let him stay up for a little while and play. Again usually we would rush him to the tub. We also danced to Monster Mash in his bedroom which he thought was halarious! Then we closed the evening with a Pumpkin story to read.
Once again nothing crazy out of the ordinary but it was a fun special night that we made memories I hope he remembers when he is an adult! I know I will cherish this night for years ot come! Looking forward to a fun filled weekend stay tuned!

Colby's Halloween Party

Colby had his first Holiday Party at school today! This is one thing that excites me about him being in school is all the fun festivities. I didn't get to attend today...I think they wanted to just keep it low key. I wish I could have been there to see all the goings on but hopefully the teacher will atleast send us some pictures.
I volunteered to bring fruit. The teacher was excited to have something that wasn't pure sugar. I figured it would be a nice balance to all the cookies and cupcakes they would be having. When I picked Colby up he looked so happy and seemed to not even want to leave haha. I asked if he had a cupcake and he said mmmm and licked his lips! I could see the evidence of orange icing all over his shirt and face! They got a big bag of goodies to bring home! I can't wait to go through it...I'm sure its mostly candy but it looked like a few other things as well! I would say his first school party was a success though! Like I say no pictures but hopefully I can get his teacher to email me some!

Pumpkin Carving 101

Pumpkin Carving 2009 Colby 1 Year Old

Pumpkin Carving 2010 Colby 2 Years Old

Colby has had the opportunity to carve pumpkins with us 2 years in a row. Last year he was only 1 and wasn't so much into it. This year he was a little more into it but still had bigger things to do like ride in his coupe car! We had fun making these precious memories though with our little guy!

Pumpkin Carving

Today since Austin was off we decided to carve our pumpkins. We always do this the last day Austin is off before Halloween. It works out well because it is usually a few days before so we get to enjoy the jack o lanterns for a few days but its a short enough time they still look nice for Halloween. This is Colby's 2nd time carving pumpkins. He still doesn't want his hands in it though. Last year he wouldn't go near it and this year he tried then said yucky! He loved looking inside the pumpkin though. His favorite part was once it was carved and pointing out the eyes, nose, and mouth...that seemed to really tickle him!

October Visits to Hattiesburg with Cousins

Fall 2008 Colby (3 months), Maggie (2), and Shelbi(4)

Fall 2009 Colby (15 Months or 1 Year), Maggie (3), and Shelbi (5)

Fall 2010 Colby (2), Maggie (4), and Shelbi (6)

Its going to be so fun to see them grow up together. I always had a blast with my cousins growing up and it will be neat to see the relationship between these 3 grow as they grow up I hope they are always close!

The last 3 years we have made a trip to Hattiesburg in October for a USM game. Each time we have gone Colby has been able to play with his cousins Shelbi and Maggie! Looking back over the pictures its fun to see them grow up and change together.

Date Night/Day

So Austin and I took a date night and morning this weekend. Its been awhile since my parents have kept Colby overnight and honestly they have never kept them for us to just stay in and do nothing usually when they keep him its because we have plans that require us to stay out late. We thought since Austin was off today and we had been busy this week doing stuff for Colby we would take a night for ourselves. I have to say it was a great decision.

My parents came and picked Colby up yesterday afternoon before dinner. Therefore, I was able to have a couple hours alone until Austin got home. It was so nice! I thought I would be lonely but it was refreshing to have a quiet house. I got a few chores done then hung out and waited on my hubby. He got home and brought dinner with him. We sat down and relaxed and ate a quiet dinner again so nice! Afterwards we still took our nightly walk...we figured it would be nice to actually walk at a brisk pace with Allie. Colby usually stops at every house. It was nice also to get to talk to Austin without chasing a 2 year old. It was romantic out strolling like that. After we got home we were at a loss though it was wierd not having to do a "bedtime routine" so we settled in the couch and watched some tv together. We were both pretty tired though so we went to bed fairly early.

Today we got up around 8. That doesn't sound late to most but for us it was! I used to be able to sleep until 8 quite often. Colby used to stay in bed from anywhere between 8-9 most mornings but now he wakes up around 6:30. I think it did us both good to sleep that long. Once we got up we got dressed and headed out to Lakeside. We thought it would be fun to do some shopping without the little one. We really didn't need anything but its a much more relaxful experience walking around the mall without a 2 year old. We just looked mostly...ofcourse we ended up buying Colby some Disney shirts for our upcoming Disney trip! After we shopped we ate lunch out. Again it was nice to eat lunch in peace and enjoy ourselves!

After lunch we decided to go ahead and pick Colby up so we wouldn't have to get back out. My parents said he had been really good. We all 4 decided this was going to become a monthly tradition for us. I can't do it every week b/c I like to have our family friday nights but once a month sounds good! It really was a much needed break for Austin and I. Once we got home we put Colby down for his nap and he slept 3 hours! I am not sure what my parents secret is haha. After naptime we enjoyed the afternoon just hanging out together! I love when Austin is off on Saturdays...it actually feels like a Saturday!