Tom's Farm

Our 2nd annual family trip to Tom's Farm took place this week. All 5 cousins (and us grown-ups) got to ride the hayride through the pumpkin patch, roast hot dogs and smores on the campfire, and play until every speck of daylight was gone. What a blast! You can be sure we'll be back again next year.

Monkey See, Monkey Do

We got out the boys' Halloween costumes a little early and headed down with T to the Arlington Fall Fest last weekend. The boys got to be a part of the costume parade, paint a pumpkin and munch on popcorn (well, not just yet for Tyler). It was a deliciously chilly fall night, and we had lots of fun!

Feeding Frenzy

I gave in to Matthew's repeated requests this week to feed "deh-deh" (which I think means brother) and recorded the fun. Tyler was a little perterbed he didn't get to cast a vote before the action went down. Big brother could hardly contain his excitement, though! Sidenote: Handling the camera and managing cleanup was also easier on mommy than feeding baby with squirmy toddler in lap. I must admit, he didn't do such a bad job!

All Washed Up

Just thought I'd share these pictures. I must specify that this scene took place on daddy's watch. And, yes, I agree that it is gross. See Tyler before and after sliming...

Cupcake Monster

Below is a photo record of the drama at our house last night. Picture a major 2-year old meltdown with screaming, crying and breathless speech. How the scene unfolded: Bailey smells cupcake, Bailey swipes and eats cupcake in other room, Meltdown takes place, Matthew gets new cupcake, Matthew points out where the crime took place, Matthew instructs Bailey that new cupcake is under no circumstances to be eaten by anyone with paws, fur and a long tongue. Whew - thank goodness for that extra cupcake!

Little Shutterbug

A memory chip off the "old block" (just in case you forgot that mommy IS the oldest in the family - by 2 grades), Matthew loves to take pictures like mommy. Check out this closeup shot of Bailey!

Sitting Pretty

Tyler has been sitting up now for a couple weeks, and as you can tell, he is very happy to be up off the floor and one step closer to chasing his big brother all around the house!