Calling Grandma

October Fun

Here's Andrew in his Halloween costume! We will be gone over Halloween weekend so I took a couple of early pictures of Andrew in his doggy costume. He wasn't too sure about the hood part but still had fun running around outside.

We took Andrew for a walk yesterday and enjoyed some of the fall color.

Andrew loves being outside and stepping on the crunchy leaves.

September Happenings

Opa and Oma came over to dig a hole for the tree they got Dave for his birthday. Andrew was more than happy to help! He made the sign for "more" every time Opa stopped digging. What a slave driver! He also helped Opa by throwing dirt in and out of the hole and into the wheelbarrow. This way, Oma!
This hole isn't deep enough, Opa!

Helping Opa move out some dirt.

Andrew loves riding his "bike".

Making a joyful noise.

Andrew took his first trip to the zoo a few weeks ago! He loved this huge aquarium.

Hey, look at those llamas!

A couple of monkeys looking at the monkeys.

Andrew's first hair cut.

Andrew got his first haircut this week! We just took off a little bit to neaten things up so he still has a little bit of curls in the back. Andrew and I are keeping busy going to babytime at the library, playdates and hanging out with Opa and Oma and going to Grandma's cottage. Andrew loves going outside to walk up and down the driveway and play basketball. Unfortunately he hasn't been sleeping as well lately but we're hoping its just a phase. I don't think he will ever be a good sleeper though!

Andrew was a little nervous about his first haircut.

The back of the haircut.
Check me out at the hair salon!

Beep beep! Andrew drives his car.

Checking out a doggie coming down the street.

Come and catch me!

Playing in the garden.

Camping

Last week we took Andrew camping for the first time. It was so much fun! He loved being outside all the time and going for walks and swimming. Andrew has been sleeping pretty well lately and is just so enjoyable. He can say a few words and his current favorite is "dada". Andrew has had some pretty impressive tantrums and is doing some "limit testing". Just a typical active toddler! Andrew and Dada swinging at the campground.

Helping Opa with the crossword puzzle.

Reading books with Mama. Andrew's favorite camping activity was wandering around the campground but he also liked sitting on a blanket and reading books or playing with toys. We got to go swimming one day that was warm and he had tons of fun splashing in the water and destroying Mama's sand castle.

Eating breakfast. Andrew thought it was pretty cool to eat outside. He liked sitting at the picnic table too.

Camp man.

Summertime

Hard to believe that Andrew is almost 15 months! He seems to get bigger every day. He loves exploring the great outdoors and seems to be in an easy phase, playing happily on his own and gaining more independence. Nothing better than relaxing on the couch with a good book.
Andrew loves Grandma's cottage! (and he loves Grandma too). We enjoyed swimming and playing on a hot day this past week.

There's always new toys at Grandma's.

Playing with Grandma.

Summertime

We have been so busy enjoying summer! We love playing outside, going to the park every day and meeting up for play dates with friends. Tomorrow Andrew is going to stay overnight at Oma and Opa's house for the first time so we can have a night away. Eating cake at Brian's birthday party.
Andrew inspects a sprinkler at the birthday party.

Playing in the pool with Gabby and Bekah.

Andrew loves to go on his little swing in the front yard.