Pudding, Hayrides and Superheros!

We had a perfectly fall weekend at the lake with Grandma Beckman, including a fun day of hayrides, hotdogs, pumpkin picking and friends at the Glassmeyer Ranch in Kentucky. Thanks Matt, Andrea and Wyatt for the invite...we are already looking forward to next year!

This week Henry dressed as a superhero in the costume parade at the nursing home. He was a very good boy, blowing kisses to all of the residents, while giving lots of love.

All of a sudden, new words appear every day...today's words have been blue, boat, and yogurt...and it's only 11am...there's no telling where we'll be by the end of the day.

Hope everyone is enjoying warm soup, apple cider and cozy blankets...we've always got some here, so come see us anytime...

More fun...

Two weekends ago Uncle Scott came to play and we played all weekend long! We played in the backyard for Daddy's 30th birthday party, complete with a surprise visit from Uncle Terry. We played on the hiking trails and played in the pumpkin patch. Henry even took his first pony ride and loved it! We had such a fun time...thanks for coming Uncle Scott...come see us again soon.

We just returned from our annual fall visit to New Jersey. Henry and I enjoyed every minute of our time with Laura, Jeff, Olivia, Sophie and the rest of our New Jersey family. We had an action packed weekend with a trip to the zoo, the museum, soccer games, the park, swimming lessons, and much, much more. We miss you all already, and look forward to our next visit. Thanks for the delicious food, the cozy company and the super-fun adventures. Henry is especially thankful for all of the cars, trucks and things that go.





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Meeps, Meeps, Meeps!

About three weeks ago we drove to Missouri for a long weekend with Meeps and Papa. We had lots of fun...so much fun, in fact, that we brought Meeps home with us for two whole weeks. Henry enjoyed every minute with her, calling her MeeMee by the end of the visit. Henry is getting funnier by the day...his latest "favorite" is to sit himself in the corner when he knows he has done, or is about to do, something wrong. We don't even have to tell him to sit in the corner...he immediately runs to the corner and scoots as far in as he can with his nose nearly touching the wall. We find this so funny...especially becuase he really hasn't had to sit in the corner very much...but when he feels he has misbehaved, off he goes. I'm a little worried as I fear he thinks it is okay to bite or throw something as long as he sits in the corner afterward. Where have we gone wrong?

He really is a good boy...all boy...but a very good boy. With trucks in hand, he explores, climbs, runs, jumps and bangs. He still loves to read his books and we continue to read multiple times a day. School is going well...he marches right in to his classroom on Monday mornings without stopping to even take off his jacket. He loves to ride his rider toys and push his push toys...and he loves to swing and slide in the backyard. He gives lots of love, and high fives and carefully puts his toys away when asked...most of the time. I think he grows taller each day...we can't believe how big he is. He loves to wear his rubber rain boots with his spiderman pajamas and ride his rocking horses. When asked, he'll tell you who he is going to vote for in the Presidential election...and it sounds a lot like "Mama."

So...on that note, I'll say goodbye for today....just wanted to give an update on the little man. We'll have more to post later in the week as Daddy turned 30 yesterday and our celebrations are just beginning...