Fall!

Ian likes to let me know: "Mama, it's fall! Cuz the leaves fall on the ground!"

The neighbors raked but didn't bag our leaves, and while I *really* wanted them bagged and done with, Eric wanted to give the kids the chance to play in the leaves. It's fun, but, really, how much fun is it??

Well, it's ALL IAN TALKED ABOUT! He got to play in them on several occasions and asked to play in them even more times.

And then it happened.

It was actually time to bag the leaves.

I hear crying upstairs. It can't be about the leaves, right?

Ah, yes, parting is such sweet sorrow. While Audrey helped bag them, Ian actually removed leaves from the bag. And made his own pile. We compromised by Ian getting to keep a picture of the leaves. :)

Rainbow Playground

Ian had spied a playground we drive by on the way to school, and since we had awesome November weather on a Monday, we decided to try it out. I can't imagine how much he will love this place when he realizes it's a splash pad in the summer...

Looks like grandma is sweet on this little guy...even after his antics at church...

Monday conversation

Overheard in church

"Dada, you so handsome!!" (pinches Eric's cheeks)

"Dada...you not dada! You trouble!"

Why must these be spoken when all else are silent in church?

Halloween

Hansel had a great Halloween! He got to march in his parade at school and then we headed home to head out for the evening. I was lucky enough to get to hold his hand but he insisted that no one but him would hold his basket. He was sure to snag M&Ms anytime they were offered/available, and he used good manners. Of course he chose to eat M&Ms when we got back home. When I was putting him in bed. he said, "Me want to trick or treat AGAIN! Ian want more candy!"

I was just glad there was no burping this evening! :)

Isn't this the most handsome Hansel you've ever seen? :)