Halloween

Last night was Zef’s first Halloween and the first Halloween that Nathan anticipated with great excitement.

Zef was a turtle. He didn’t like the hat, but he did like his brother’s candy and his brother’s balloon. He paid no mind to his brother’s irritation.

He’s really going to have to get over his aversion to hats and socks–it’s getting colder!

Nathan was dead set on being a ghostbuster for the whole month of October… until we were browsing the costumes at Target the other day and he found an Obi Wan Kenobi costume in his size. Mommy and daddy were debating whether or not to buy it, but Nathan put it in the cart and announced that he was ready to go. He was adamant.

 

You’ll notice his lips are in the “zhoomp zhoomp” position. (He still calls light sabers “whompers”!)

Someday I hope to actually make the boys costumes. Good ones. You know, when I have all that free time…

We did our trick-or-treating at the mall and Nathan got a nice little collection of candy in his pumpkin bucket. He’s not yet very interested in either quantity or quality– it’s all about the experience for him.

Fun fact: Zef’s turtle costume was actually for a medium sized dog, but I’ve always said: if the costume fits, wear it!

Photo for no good reason

Enjoy!

Brief update on a hot July day

I thought you should all know that Zeffie is basically on the verge of crawling. He hasn’t quite figured out what those back legs are good for yet, but he’s certainly mobile, rolling himself around the living room and getting into all sorts of things he’s not supposed to be getting into.

Coincidentally, the baby has yet to learn what “No, no, baby” means.

Zeffie has also said “mama,” but he typically only says it when he’s really upset and wants his mama. We believe he has also said “hi” in response to us saying it to him, but this is spotty so far.

However, it is waving back at people. It’s not every time, but it’s there, and he seems to be doing it more every day.

As for Nathan, well, he’s a big kid now, so he’s learning about the world of consequences. Namely, consequences for ignoring or dismissing his parents when they ask him to pick up his toys or do a small chore. Otherwise, he is a happy, growing boy with way too much hair and a tendency to fight bedtime in some cute (also annoying) ways.

Floor time

A few new photos

Here are a few new photos from Zeffie’s naked time today. 

June 6 Museum Trip

 

We rode the bus up to the university and walked over to the museum from there. On our way we saw a woman taking advantage of the the beautiful, breezy day and flying a kite.

We sat and watched for a bit.

Nathan got tired of watching and wanted to push onward.

So, we did.(Though it had been nice to take the baby off of my back for a minute.)

We went straight to the children’s room and played and played and played.

Then we did a quick walk-thru and saw some frogs.
Nathan was pretty pleased to have spotted one all by himself.

We walked back to the university to catch the bus.
Some of us were pretty worn out…

…and some of us were just plain out.

Fin.

Beautiful June afternoon

We went outside on a lovely June Saturday. Nathan got to play in his sandbox and Zeffie got some fresh air. 

Naked time

Zeffie enjoying his evening naked time. 

Yesssss!

“Well, Nathan, mommy has to say yes and she hasn’t done that yet.”

“Oh… Mommy… You forgot to say yes!”

I’m just so forgetful sometimes.

March 4 Walk To The Park

It is a sunny day and not too cold, so Nathan, Zeffie and I took a walk to one of the park areas on campus.

Nathan had to play on the sign out front before we could go anywhere.

A picture of me and Zeffie too.

After we got home I decided I should to take a couple of pictures of cute Zeffie in his snow suit.

Nathan said he didn’t want a nap and he said he didn’t want a pillow. Hmmm…