Thanksgiving Weekend with the Grandmas

Owen had lots of fun last week with his Grandmas. My mom and Brett's mom were in town for Thanksgiving. We did lots of relaxing. On Saturday we went to the children's museum we went to a few weeks ago. Owen loved it so much we got a membership. With the cold winter coming up I think it's going to be a great way to get out and have some fun.

Riding the construction vehicle

Playing with the race track (quite possibly his favorite thing there)

Riding the car with DaddyFun with the trains

Learning about physics

Fun in the treehouse

Giggling at the water feature

Nonni Pat gave Owen a guitar for Christmas last year and we finally got it out. He had a blast with it.

Some recent artwork from the little Picasso.
Right now Owen is really into dinosaurs. We watch Dinosaur Train and read dinosaur books and pretty much talk about them all the time. It's really cute, and a little annoying, all at the same time.

He's also really into singing songs and being silly. He talks up a storm. We just love him so much, when he's not acting like a 2 year old that is!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

May you and your family have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for so many things this year, including all of you reading this blog:)

Fall Fun

Here is the 14 week ultrasound for Baby G #2. They wanted to make sure that a hole in the stomach closed up as it was still open at 10 weeks. But all is good!
This past weekend my Dad and Step-mom cane for a visit from Florida. Owen and Papa Mo had a lot of fun playing with the barn.
My Aunt Lu and Ed sent Owen a belated birthday gift that was so great!!! Here is the beautiful card she needlepointed. It's so wonderful.

Owen enjoying the truck blanket and books

On Saturday we went to the burbs to check out the Children's Museum. Can't beat free parking!

Owen of course loved the train table.

There was a water room that Owen really enjoyed! So did Daddy:)

We were actually able to enjoy the outside portion as it was a beautiful fall day.

Spinning Daddy around and around

Like father like son, looking through the microscope

Playing with the fun ball machine

Owen made friends with a little girl in the music room.

Owen's favorite room by far was the car room. It had a big giant car to play on and a few race tracks. A hit with all the boys for sure!

It was so much fun. We'll definitely go back.

On Sunday we just hung out. Owen sat and read the paper with us. So cute!
Later that day we took him to get his hair cut. It was an absolute nightmare of an experience as Owen was hysterical the whole time and I think the poor lady was so stressed by the end.

Owen recently moved classrooms, so here is the newsletter from his old room wishing him farewell. And here is the new one welcoming him:) I love the picture of him on the second page. Finally, we'll leave with you some recent artwork. I'm so excited that Thanksgiving is almost here because that means I can decorate for my favorite holiday. I can't wait!!!!!!

Sunday Fun

A few months ago we went got some of my old toys out of storage to share with Owen. Today we gave him the old Fisher Price Barn. He had so much fun with it.

Being Silly

Birthday Celebration

We celebrated Owen's birthday this past Wednesday with just the three of us along with some video chats with the grandparents. Owen doesn't really eat sweets, but he was into blowing out the candles.
And cutting the cake.

A little lesson...

It's always really sweet when Owen picks up a phrase from one of the grandparents (so far anyway.) Brett's dad says "Down the hatch" when trying to get Owen to eat something. Owen now mimics it, complete with the hand movement. It's hilarious.

Today was absolutely perfect weather in Chicago. It's so nice to enjoy some pretty weather before the inevitable gets here. We went to the park and had lots of fun. I also got to enjoy brunch with one of my girlfriends, Kristin, at a wonderful place called Hot Chocolate. It was so yummy. Owen went home from daycare sick yesterday and continued to get sick at home, so I was worried that our weekend would be ruined, but he woke up raring to go this morning which was good to see.

On another note, we ordered a toddler bed for Owen today. We caught him trying to climb out of the crib 2 days ago so it's just a matter of time...ugh.

Birthday party and Halloween Weekend

This past weekend we celebrated Owen's birthday and went trick or treating in Toledo with the family.

Friday
Owen had a Fall Harvest party at school. He is now in the 2 year old room and they drink out of big boy cups. It's so hard to believe. He looks so old to me here.

Owen's Buddy Alex

Owen's Buddy JayOwen's friend Zoe

Saturday

Saturday morning we had a family party for Owen's birthday. He was very excited. The theme was a "Two Two Train."

Kid's Table

Food Table

We got a cake for my mom, my sister-in-law Stacy and my father-in-law who all celebrate their birthday the week leading up to Halloween. It was also to celebrate my in-law's 40th anniversary which was November 1st. It's from Eston's, the place my wedding cake was from. They make the best cakes.

Enjoying Lunch

After lunch it was time for cake. Owen wasn't real sure what to make of the birthday candle at first but then he got it.

After cake we opened presents. Owen wasn't real sure about that either, but his cousins and friend Cooper helped him along.

My nephews (Caden and Bennett) coloring

My best friend's little boy Gus And her oldest, Cooper

On Saturday night we went to my brother-in-law and sister-in-law's house for trick or treating. Owen was a frog. Thanks to Nonna Barbara and Papa Mo for the great costume!Cousins Ben and Caden in their costumes

Holding hands with cousin Bennett

Sunday

Before we headed back to Chicago, Brett helped his parents rake the leaves as their anniversary present. It was a beautiful day to be outside. Owen had lots of fun helping too.

Owen has been pretty funny lately. Here are some of his sayings.
"Wowzer"
"It's amazing!"

He also knows the song "It's not my name" by the Ting Tings. Very silly.