Thanksgiving!

It was a trying Thanksgiving this year...but everyone made it home safe and sound, so that's all that matters!

Jason went down to Saundra and Adam's and Oliver and I stayed here. Oliver was determined not to eat the entire weekend and managed to get sick by the end of it. We did have a great time at Uncle Jim's 50th Birthday party (thanks to the video games) on Saturday! Jason came home Sunday night and I slept the entire day on Monday!

I think the word "holiday" is a major misconception...let's hope Christmas is a little easier!

Oliver's 2 Year Pics!

Almost 2 weeks ago a high school friend came down to my Mom's to take Oliver's 2-year pics. Today I got a preview of his awesome pictures! Here's a little collage I created until I can get my hands on the images :)

100 Days...

until Spencer is due to arrive! If he is anything like his brother, then he will arrive a few weeks earlier than that!

We are picking his crib up after the holidays...just add a mattress and a double stroller and we should be all set!

Oliver's 2nd Birthday

Yesterday was Oliver's second birthday. He had a great day with visits from Grandpa and Grandma Garrett and Grandpa Feazel. He got all bundled up and helped Dad and Grandpa Feazel pick up leaves and sticks in the back yard. Once I got home from work, Oliver and I went for a nice fall wagon ride.


We finished off the evening with some more cake! I told Oliver to pick one cupcake and he looked at me and said "two" and grabbed a chocolate and vanilla one!



He didn't do much more than lick the frosting off, but the girls were anxious to get in the living room for any offerings that Odie was willing to make. They all know how generous Oliver is when it comes to food!


Tomorrow, I'm planning on taking Oliver to his first movie. Megamind opens up tomorrow and there is a 1 o'clock showing. It's really close to nap time, but I think the popcorn and candy will keep him awake for a while. I hope he enjoys it!

Halloween!

Oliver went trick-or-treating for the first time on Sunday. He did pretty well for the 10 or so houses we visited down in Leslie, but he didn't understand why he just couldn't sit there and eat the candy as soon as he got it.

We couldn't get him to say trick-or-treat until the last house, but we got a "please" and "thank you" that got him extra candy at a few houses :)

At his first house!

Walking down the street to the next one!

RRRRAAAAAAARRR!

Of course Olive and Agnes couldn't be left out on the festivities and trick-or-treated with Oliver! We all thought Agnes' outfit was a little tight, but we didn't say anything... :)

Pumpkins!

After Oliver's party...and a much needed nap...Grandma Feazel and Julie's nephew John helped Odie carve his first pumpkin! I don't think he was too sure of the gooey pumpkin guts, but it was the start of a great tradition! Uncle Jeff wanted to toast the pumpkin seeds, and the dogs agreed...they kept stealing the raw ones from the mat.

Oliver's 2nd Birthday Party!

Oliver had a great time at his second birthday party. He had a great time playing with his cousins Lexi, Beckham and Cooper and his best bud Maddie! We were a little worried when MSU was so far behind, but the game and the party were victorious!

I don't know how we did it, but Jason fit all the goodies in the Tahoe. Thank you to all who could come and make Oliver's day special! He loves all his new toys and can't wait to play with them...even if I am convinced the Mr. Potato Head makers are crazy if they think we are going to be able to keep track of all his parts... Also, a special thanks to Uncle Jeff and Aunt Julie for the use of their house...we all loved the extra space and toys.

Blowing out the candle with Mommy

Yum! Cake!!

Presents! Lexi and Beckham were great helpers!!

Pinata time!

Not sure why Grandpa is down there...I'm sure he's "helping" with the candy!

New toys!

Family Time!

A few weeks ago, Saundra brought Seth and Evan home for a visit. It was great having time to catch up and let the kids play! Well, let Oliver and Evan play and try to keep Oliver from shaking Seth's bouncy seat. :) We lucked out that Oliver had a chance to partially recover from his ear infections while Saundra was visiting Adam's family, so it all worked out great!
The Honeysetts will be back up for Christmas and Oliver (along with his Mom and Dad) can't wait for more play dates!

Birthday cake for Evan, Saundra and Oliver!

Riding tricycles down the street...even though neither one of them would use the pedals...

Cheese!

Gator Time!!

Watching baby Seth!

At the zoo feeding the llamas!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE!

Odie's first trip to the ER

Poor little Odie recently woke up with a 105 degree fever...we called the Dr and Odie and Mom headed to the emergency room.

The follow-up a few days later indicated a double ear infection. We just finished his last dose of antibiotics so hopefully he stays well.

A trip to Uncle John's Cider Mill!

Since we already had our pumpkins from the Dutch Rd pumpkin patch, the family went over to Uncle John's with Uncle Jeff, Aunt Julie and her nephew John.

Odie had a great time playing on the bikes and the train and rounded off his day in the bounce house! After leaving with bags of donuts and gallons of cider, we were ready to ring in fall!