LAKEWOOD MONTESORRI FALL FESTIVAL...

Mom skipped out of work early so we could play together at the LMS fall festival. I wish there would have been cooler weather so my costume would have been more comfortable, but we had plenty of beautiful sunshine instead.

I showed mom all the animals in the petting zoo and even chased a hen around the pen. She let me pet her a few times. I loved looking at the piglets most. They were so squealy.

After washing our hands we took a break and enjoyed a snowcone together. I picked blue. I'm really good at telling you what I want these days. I pick everything from my beverages to the color of my socks. FYI-I like fancy socks these days. My favorites are from Gymboree. They have stripes and dots and pictures of animals too. Mom is working on color coordinating...I just pick the ones I like. Orange pants and red socks is fine with me :)

After a trip or two around the grounds. I was exhausted! I had already had a long day at school so my temper was showing just a bit. I really wanted to climb and play on the big kid jungle gym and mom would not let me. She kept saying something about I would fall and my bumble bee wings would not save me. So, we headed inside (screaming and crying) to gather my things. I decided I would show off all I have learned instead. I showed mom that I know how to sort by color and count to 10. I can use tongs to transfer animals from a basket into a bowl and I can use a flannel board to tell a story with pictures. Mom was impressed! She has some PK kiddos that are still working on these skills when they come to class.

Mom enjoyed spending the time with me at school and I enjoyed sleeping all the way home!
As Mary on Jack's Big Music Show would say, "Whata Day!"

I'm a big boy now! So smart!

DRESSIN' UP...
It's fun to do! I've been trying on everything from my buzzing bee halloween costume to party favors for my big zoobilee party. Mom just keeps snapping pictures. No matter what I put on, she thinks I am the cutest big boy baby around!






















It's me!

OLDIES, BUT GOODIES!...
Happy Birthday Grandpa T! Grandpa Taylor is another year older (56)! We met Grandpa, Pepe and Dolly for a Mexican style celebration in Sugarland. I filled up on chips and queso and then topped it all off with a bowl full of cherries. YUM! I was the highlight of the evening calling everyone by name and telling them " I lav ooh." Everyone got loved on :) I'm such a sweet lil wild man! We are glad that Grandpa T is moving back to Houston. We have missed him!

I keep this 'ol group feelin' young :)

PUNKINS TO PARK...
After punkin picking we headed to the park to play. I had a great time and mom and dad did too. Mom always says we get 3 days of perfect weather in Houston. This was one of them! I showed mom and dad all around the park using my words like "I swing", "I drive", "nun, nun" (that's run, run) and many other combinations too. Mom can't believe that I am almost 2 years old and that I can understand and communicate as much as I do. I am a little man now. Mommy's big boy baby.



















"I drive"

LIL AGGIE!...
I know the family is divided, but mom would be so proud! She thinks I have the Aggie Heart no matter which university I attend. I am a sweeta peta!




















Thanks for my team spirit Kari.

SILLIES IN THE PUNKIN PATCH...

After a good breakfast at Skeeters we headed to the punkin patch by my school in Lakewood. I had a great time climbing aboard the pumpkins, pulling them around in the wagon and then using them as a drum set and later as a set of weights. As it turns out pumpkins are pretty heavy and can be used as a bowling ball too. This of course was my favorite game of all and led to a series of unexpected smiles and laughs for mom. Only trouble is, mom's camera was too slow to capture the moments. She got blurrrrrrrs. It was a beautiful day and we enjoyed our time picking out the perfect punkin family. Do you think they look like us? "Mom" and "I" even have curly hair :)

This punkin is a hat and I am singing "habe burbay!"

SKEETERS...
We have a new Saturday morning routine. It includes a breakfast buffet and family time too. We meet Mowl-Mowl as I call her at Skeeters each Saturday and then color on the tables and park it on the floor. It is my job to arrange all the booster seats so that everyone has a cozy spot to sit. I hand pick the seats for my family and then call you by name and walk with you hand in hand to come to the floor. Mom thinks this is a bit like her PK job, but I enjoy it. We don't care what the other customers think, do we?

















Booster seats for everyone!

OCTOBER 31st OPTIONS...
If my costume isn't what I like come Halloween I've got options. I could always be Christopher Columbus or just go as myself...Lil Wild Man! Mom is hoping I will opt for being a bumble bee though. When she showed me the 4 magazines of costumes I said "nope" and shook my head at most of them. I narrowed it down pretty quickly to bumble bee or chef. I love to cook, but I've got the bumble bee sound down pat. Mom can't wait to see me buzz around town on Halloween. She may even let me eat a piece of candy :) THAT WOULD BE A TREAT!

Just showing my wild side!

101.6!...
It must be my lucky number! I just keep running fever. Mom thought I was well and was looking forward to a week with no Dr. appts (aside from the allergist,) but now here we go again. 3 days of fever with no other physical symptoms. I wasn't too hungry and did sleep some long naps, but I was ready to play too. Please pray I will feel like myself again soon. I don't know if I remember what I should feel like anymore. This has been going on since the 2nd week of August.

FALL IS FOR FOOTBALL...

The cooler weather is on its way and I am enjoying every minute of my outside time. Football is my new favorite passtime. I have a basket full of balls that are kicked, thrown, tossed and bounced daily. Mom and dad have spent many evenings chasing them down the driveway this month. Once, while riding my bike down the street with mom I saw a neighbor and his son playing football. I walked right on over and joined in. I am a pro now. I even know the lingo..."DOWN, SET, HIKE!" I love an audience as I spike or run after the ball. Mom just laughs because I am all bent over and trying to fit the too big football between my legs. Grandpa would be so proud!

This pic is for my football roster poster!