Sunday, October 31, 2010

Oliver's Second Birthday Party

The dual celebration of Oliver's birthday party and Halloween was lots of fun! Trenton enjoyed playing with Oliver's gifts as much as Oliver! Above Trenton plays with the magnetic car puzzle and Oliver plays with the magnetic fish puzzle.
The musical Spiderman Sit and Spin from Mommy and Daddy was a big hit.
Oliver loves everything Wiggles these days. He's dancing to his new Wiggles CD, probably his favorite song "Hot Potato."
In this picture he's making monkey noises and motions.
Trenton's into superheroes these days. He's Ironman this year. Even the grandparents got into costume.

I stayed with the boys last night while Jim and Sheryl went to a Halloween party.
Sue's costume was extra special! She always dresses up because the kids she sees on her crossing guard job get a big kick out of it. Of course they like the candy she gives out, too.
Oliver's face just lights up when he sees anything Wiggles. He's been calling us and Uncle Jay for a week telling us he's having a "Wiggles cake" on his birthday.
Elmo still delights him, too.
Here's the Wiggles cake! He doesn't quite have the hang of blowing but....
he sure is thrilled when he blows them out!
Hard to believe he's two already.
Trenton, I mean Ironman, enjoys a sweet treat, too.
Oliver's telling us the Wiggles' names: Jeff, Murray, Anthony and Sam.
"Whew, that's enough cake for one day! Thanks everybody for coming to my party."

Thursday, October 21, 2010

A Busy Outdoor Weekend

While Jim was successfully completing the Oil Creek, Titusville, PA 100K trail run on Saturday evening cheered on by John and Jason, I was braving the cool, windy weather with Carolyn to watch Chrysanne cheer. She did an excellent job!
Chrysanne kept her hands warm inside the sleeves of her shirt.
Our football team won big. It was a lopsided score.
Their routines are much different than even when Jim was in football. It's more dance and athletic moves now. They were very entertaining and impressive. I sure am glad I was finally able to see Chrysanne cheer. I still remember how cute she was 6 years ago when, as a second grader, they cheered to "Hey Mickey". She performed it for me at home.That song sticks in your head ;-)

Monday, October 11, 2010

Grandma's Visit

Today was a beautiful day for a quick visit to Howell. Hard to believe it's October 11. It was at least 75 degrees!
Oliver's just finished his chocolate dipped pretzel treat. He ate all of the chocolate and some of the pretzel :-)
Ooooh, who's that scary boy? Trenton enjoyed playing with Halloween costume items that were his father's and uncle's!
Trenton as Ironman. Check out those muscles!