Sunday, October 31, 2010

All in a Night With the Cape Crusader

There was the sound of children and spookiness and the smell of candy in the air.  The Cape Crusader went out to the streets of Gotham to see what was going on.  For he was the protector of all Hallows eve. 

He started down the stairs and out onto the sidewalk.   The air was cold and crisp and it was quite dark out.  There were children and adults in costumes lurking about, asking for tricks or treats.  Were they friends or villains in disguise?

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As Batman went down the street he came upon a spooky pumpkin with eerie lights inside.  He knew he needed to investigate.

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He went door to door asking for tricks or treats with his candy bag in hand.  He investigated all the pumpkins and spooky decorations to make sure everything was safe in Gotham.

He arrived home, with loot in hand.  He knew he better investigate the night’s findings.

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Throughout the night, the door bell kept ringing and children in disguise would be at the door step.  He knew he had to inspect each one, as well as the treats being given. 

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There was still quite a lot of commotion outside.  The Cape Crusader knew he must return to the streets to make sure Gotham was safe for the night.  He was prepared with a Sippy cup in one hand and candy in the other. He wasn’t sure how late into the night he would be out there.  He had to keep up his strength.

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After the city of Gotham quieted down, he knew his work was done.  He was homebound. Phew, it is hard work to be a superhero.

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Feeling tired and a little worn out, the Cape Crusader knew he needed food to keep his strength and energy up.  The more vegetables the better.

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All was quiet in Gotham.  It was time for Bruce Wayne to relax with loved ones watching  a Halloween movie.  Awww, The Addams Family, a classic to watch on Halloween.  There is enough scariness outside on this night, why bring it inside.  It was a good night for Batman.  

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Welcome to the World of Duplos

For those who don't know, Aaron is a HUGE Lego fan.  He has been waiting for the day, pretty much since Andrew was born, to introduce him to Duplos.  I have learned that there is a huge difference between Duplos and Mega Blocks and Mega Blocks are not allowed in the house, good to know.  Aaron has a good time building and Andrew has a good time taking it apart.  They make a good team.

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Do you like the new shirt Andrew got?  Go Cougs! 

The Next Gap Kids Model

Andrew wore a shirt and tie to church today.  He looked like a model for Gap kids.  So cute, I had to share!

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My handsome men.

(Aaron decided to wear his apple tie, so he could go to church dressed up for Halloween.)

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Big Trucks, Little Trucks

Today Andrew and I were sitting at the light by Walmart and I looked over to point out the big truck to Andrew.

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I then looked out the passenger window, at the end of the truck bed, and saw a Tonka dump truck strapped on the back.

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I guess they needed a big truck to haul a Tonka truck. :)

All Boy

Yesterday Andrew and I were playing outside and he saw a bug crawling across the driveway.  The bug was too fast for him to walk and try to bend over and pick up so he started crawling after it.  When the bug stopped, Andrew picked it up between his fingers and squished it.  So gross.  The adventures of having a boy. 

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(Not a very good pic, it was too sunny, but there is a bug there.)

Last month we had a neighborhood BBQ and there are wheat fields behind our subdivision.  The neighborhood boys like to go down there and catch snakes.  I know Andrew is going to be one of those boys when he is older, so I better start preparing myself.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Musician or Future Rock Band Member?

We were at Costco the other weekend and there was a whole row of instruments that Andrew and Aaron had to test out.  They had a good time playing the instruments together.  Aaron is hoping he will join the Rock Band family in the near future.  We can always use another member.

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I love Costco this time of year!  All the holiday decorations and gift ideas.  As we went down the toy aisle, Andrew had a good time trying out each toy.  Have you seen the Mr. Potato Head family there?  It has 4 members of the Potato Head family in one big Mr. Potato Head! So fun!

Asleep with the snack cup

We had a busy day today and Andrew fell asleep on the way home.  I looked back and saw he still had his hand in his snack cup and he was fast asleep.  When we got home and he woke up, he realized his hand was still in his snack cup and flailed about to get his hand out.  Now we have goldfish all over the back seat.  The cup may be spill proof but not flailing about proof.

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Sunday, October 3, 2010

Uncles Are the Best!

My mom was out of town last weekend, so we had my dad over for dinner.  Aunt Kate and Uncle Tyler came over later that evening for dessert.  Andrew and Tyler had a great time playing.

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They had to get out all the cars, line them up and try each one out. We are so blessed to have our family so close.

The DVDs Got Me!

Andrew enjoys taking the DVDs off the shelf and the other night he got stuck.  After clearing off the shelves, he was ready to move on. 

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He tried to climb out of the pile but it was too slippery.

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When he tried to crawl out, he knocked his balloons off the speaker and was entangled in them.  After all that he was one mad little boy.

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The aftermath.

He is in the destruction phase and we call him Captain Distructo. 

Into Everything…

Andrew is old enough and tall enough to get into everything. It is always a surprise when we open cupboards and drawers and see what Andrew has put in there; books with the plastic wrap drawer, toys mixed in the pots and pans, and cars in the pantry. He helps himself to what he wants.

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He has found a love for candy corn, but really who doesn’t love candy corn?

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