Fall Fest...

Cruising the Fall Fest
Enjoying his apple slices

We took Clayton down to the Fall Festival again this year. He was about 9 months last year, so he didn't really realize what was going on, and really this year he wasn't all that interested either, but we had a really busy day so I think he was just tired. Daddy took Thursday off and went to Kindermusik with us, and we then headed to the Fall Fest around 10 for lunch. It was the absolute perfect time to go...food was ready and NO ONE was there. No lines, no crowds, fresh food, perfect! Clayton is a pretty finicky eater, and doesn't eat much period, but he loves apples...so he had apple slices at the fall fest. No grease for him, but I think Daddy and I made up for his lack of grease. We decided not to do rides this year, but I'm pretty sure next year he'll be asking to ride the rides :)

Potato Gun...

Last night we had Grandpa and Uncle B over to celebrate their birthdays. We had pizza, wings, and cupcakes for dessert. Everyone had a great time, but I think the highlight was when Uncle B got out the potato gun. I had heard of them, but had never seen one in action. It was pretty funny. I wondered how Clayton would react to it, but he actually loved it. Every time someone shot it, he would sit in shock for a moment and then laugh hysterically. The only time he cried was when daddy covered his ears to protect them from the sound of the actual shot. I am pretty sure it won't be long before Clayton will want his turn at shooting the potato gun :)

We've Been Ghosted...

Discovering his treat on the porch
Digging into the goodies

Showing mommy what he got

On the front porch digging all the goodies out

Bringing his goodies in

Our ghosting note

In his wagon getting ready to "ghost" the neighbors with goodies

Every October, our neighborhood does a little activity called ghosting. I posted about it last October, but at that time Clayton was too little to really understand. What happens is, your doorbell rings after dark and you have a Halloween surprise left on your doorstep with a note that you have been ghosted. You must then post the sign on your door (so you don't get ghosted twice), and then you must ghost two other houses. Hopefully, by the end of October the whole neighborhood has been ghosted! I love this activity and look forward to doing things like this with Clayton.

We woke up Saturday morning and I let Clayton go out on the porch to discover our treat. We had a cute little Halloween basket with all the goodies to make Halloween cupcakes inside! :) Clayton was so excited, he just kept going on and on about the basket. I look forward to making the cupcakes with him very soon!

Then it was our turn to set out and ring two neighbors doorbells and leave special Halloween treats for them :) I look forward to doing this with him for many Halloweens to come!

A Great Big Brother in the Making...

Clayton and Mommy
Giving kisses to the baby

Giving mommy kisses...oh how I love, love these kisses

The monthly belly pic...with my little love bug included :)

We keep trying to talk about the baby to Clayton, but quite frankly he is still a baby himself at 20 months old...so he doesn't really understand what is going on. Regardless, we keep showing him mommy's belly and telling him there is a baby in there and telling him to give the baby kisses. So now, although I don't think he really understands, he will point to my belly and say "baby" and give my belly kisses. I know this will be a huge adjustment, but I know he will be a great big brother, and I look forward to watching them grow up together and form a life long bond. I truly am so blessed!

Kid Fest

Me, Clayton, Elmo, and some random kid that got very attached to Clayton while waiting in line and would not let us get a picture without him in it, LOL
Duck pond

Petting a turtle

Clayton's new best friend...he just sat there, we had to make him leave and then he kept going back...too sweet!

Still here

Hello friend...I'm still here

We took Clayton to the WNIN Kid Fest this year...it was a little disappointing. The main reason we took him was to see some of his favorite characters...Elmo, Curious George, etc. Well, the way they organized it, you had to stand in line for each character one at a time...so the only character we saw was Elmo. It was also really hot that day!!! But, as always when it comes to Clayton, he makes everything fun and worthwhile...so we got a few good pictures and he really enjoyed meeting Elmo and making a new friend in Evie, the dog. They became pals instantly :)

Clayton is 20 months...Here is a look at month 19!

Playing at the Park
Breakfast with his Buddy

Relaxing before bed with Mommy

He was laying like this watching TV, so cute!

Handsome little man

Daddy and Clayton relaxing

Clayton helping Daddy iron :)

Clayton turned 20 months the same day Scott and I celebrated our 8th wedding anniversary...so needless to say we have much to be thankful for! I know I've said it a million times, but it just amazes me how time flies. I feel like I post the monthly update and then turn around and it is time to do it again!!!

There is always too much to remember to put down, but here are some highlights of month 19...

*LOVES, I mean LOVES Curious George! He says George so well too, he is always asking for George. When the theme song comes on, he drops everything to bust a move. Needless to say, George will be his Halloween costume this year :)

*His vocabulary is growing by leaps and bounds. He is learning new words everyday, and I am amazed at how well, and clear he speaks.

*He loves to go Bye Bye...he goes to the door often with his "BB" and says Bye, Bye

*Still obssessed with trucks, cars, and pretty much anything with wheels

*He is LOVING Kindermusik...it is such a wonderful program! They learn so much about music and social skills. He has come so far in just 4 classes. They switch out instruments often, at first he had trouble with having to give the instrument back after the song...but after 2 classes, he began to put the instrument away when it was time without crying!!! They also have to wait their turn to get the instruments. He is learning so much everyday, he makes us so proud!!!

*Continues to love books...He has learned many, many animals and animal sounds from his favorite book in particular. Among the ordinary, traditional animals...he now knows the owl, sheep, penguin, snake, butterfly, along with the sounds they make. There are many more, but those are the more recent animals.

*He is getting more and more independent everday!

*Loves to bring you things, and after you say "Thank you", he says "There you go" as clear as day...it is so stinkin' cute!!!!

*Loves to be inside a laundry basket because his favorite Kindermusik song is one about cleaning clothes and they actually get into the laundry baskets there.

*LOVES giving kisses with a big MUAH sound, and gives them freely...and we LOVE getting them!

*Has no fear...we went to the playground the other morning and he loves to climb, no matter how high! Makes me a nervous wreck!

*Had tubes put in, so far so good! He has to wear ear plugs at bathtime and he is doing suprisingly well wearing them!!!

*Helps with putting toys away now, and will go and get things for you. It is amazing how much language he understands.

Funny Story...

It was too hot to play outside the other day, and I needed to go to the mall to pick up his Halloween costume, so we went to the mall playground. Clayton had a ball playing, there was another little girl his age there and he had a great time with her. Here comes the funny part...I had one more place to go and he kept wanting to go back down by Old Navy to ride the Merry Go Round, so off we went and I let him walk because the mall was dead on this Tuesday afternoon. This older couple was walking toward us and were already smitten with how cute and FAST he was. As soon as I let him out of the stroller he took off RUNNING down the mall towards the Merry Go Round...all of the sudden he makes a SUDDEN stop right in front of Hollister (you know the teen store with LOUD music) and starts busting a move. It was hilarious...this couple got a big kick out of it and so did I. Boy do I wish I had my video camera with me then!!! He is pure entertainment!