Last weekend we were taking advantage of a cool fall Saturday with the driveway races (see below). I don't think we improved relations with our neighbors as we were rather loud. After we did this several times, all four of us took a walk on the Kent Trails which runs practically in front of our house. It is so hard to believe it is already October. Isaac is almost 6 months old. I remember when he was born, both the boys were ready to play Legos etc with him and were rather unimpressed with all the crying and sleeping. I told them around Halloween time he would be probably sitting on his own and would probably be ready to roll the ball to them and exchange some smiles. Well, both of these are ready to come to pass. He does sit a few seconds on his own before toppling over. He is full of smiles and is especially interested in his brothers right now. We they enter the room (and it is always a LOUD entrance) he is looking all over for them. They rarely stop moving so it is challenge for him to keep them in sight.
With fall comes the season of extra clothes. Oh, this is the part I DON'T enjoy. Now three kids, three sets of everything- boots, mittens, hats, snow pants.... I love the colors of fall, the cooler nights, the dwindling warmth of the sunlight, pumpkin hunting and the costumes. But there is something to be said for leaving the house in the morning in a t-shirt and sneakers.
So this year, we will have a Bumblebee and an Indiana Jones in da'haus this Halloween. I think Isaac will be doomed to a recycled costume...most likely Tiger. If it is a cold night, chances are he won't even go on the candy trail. Daddy wants to be a Thug...one of Joker's clan. But the only mask he can find is the one that covers the head- way too hot. So he has a V for Vendetta mask which is really cool when he wears a hoodie over his head. Mommy needs to figure out what she is going to be. Grandma D wants to come join us on the candy trail, we will have to get her an outfit too!
This is my husband's latest project- 10 posters in the last 10 days of the race. Take a look at the website hosting his and other's artistic efforts! http://designforobama.org/index.php?p=420
Here are two very proud boys. They both wanted scary pumpkins this year. Baby did not care, he just wanted someone to hold him to watch. Daddy got some cool dark photos...look for those over the weekend...the artist he is.
so lately, there has been plenty of talk about motor scooters, dune buggies and of course, motorcycles. So, I left a message for these two fine folks from our family- Sue and Casey (who you might remember from such great blogs as Drop my straw) (please don't be mad if I spelled your name wrong) and asked if we happened upon a bright Indian Summer day, would they take these two for a ride. I am sure William squeezed very tight and Z -probably not enough but here is a great picture. Afterward, there was nothing but motorcycle talk. And of course, they both want one for Christmas. We will add that to the list along with the jet, hot air balloon and a blimp. Thank you again for the ride!
This big brother is very proud of his baby. Because Isaac is getting better at holding his head steady, holding Isaac is easier for William. William is convinced that Isaac knows karate. So, that makes him a baby timelord (thank you Dr. Who and Z) and now a Karate master. William helps Isaac karate chop his toys and stuffed animals. Most times Isaac thinks that is a blast and laughs out loud. Z loves to come over and talk to Isaac as well but hasn't stayed in one place long enough to get a picture. I also hope to get a picture of Isaac and his buddy Tristan from daycare. I came to pick him up yesterday and they both were on the mat together babbling and smiling at each other. They are about the same age, Tristan is about 2-3 weeks older.