It's Halloween (We made it!)

Last night Mitch helped Bryan carve his pumpkin.

He was full of good advice.
Today he wore his lion costume for 12 hours plus, refusing to take it off to nap, eat, or much of anything else. He roared all day long at daycare and loved answering the door for trick-or-treaters. If he had his way, the candy would all be in his "pummy" but Mom and Dad won that battle (for now).

Since we have passed Halloween now, it's officially okay for the baby to arrive. What a relief! I was hoping to wait until the bathroom renovation was done, too, but that's not going to happen. So, bring on labor! My lesson plans are done, my body is done, who needs sleep? Let's get this little muchacha out and start adjusting!

Cookie Monster

Mitch knows where the goodies are kept and drags a chair over to investigate. Grama A caught him in the act! A delighted little boy eats the cookie crumbs he's discovered.

Another Lovely Autumn Weekend

Another visit to the pumpkin patch, this time complete with the tractor ride, Grampa and friends.

Mitch and his buddy, Quinn, found some sturdy seats. They had a great time playing together in the hay, throwing a ball at each other, and climbing all over.

My Dad came down to help us demo the bathroom in preparation for a renovation this week. It's been a big, smelly undertaking, but we're so excited for the finished product! Mitch was a big helper, trying to bonk his Papa in the head.

He also offered some major muscle support in lifting the air compressor.

Here I am, ready to have this baby and yet, not so much. I alternate from the urge to nest, to the urge to snooze. Yesterday I made four meals for the freezer. Today I just want to sleep.

The Pumpkin Patch

Mitch is checking out the field, planning his route as he searches for the perfect pumpkin!

Momentarily distracted, he scolds an offending bug for daring to hang out on the hay bale. Bad bug!
Here it is - the perfect pumpkin!!

Handsome Bugger

Shameless bragging, but we were smitten with our son yesterday.
He's a handsome fellow in his Sunday duds!

A Sunny Fall Morning at the Park

Mitch and I spent the morning outside, enjoying a perfect fall day.
At the park, he made use of his time, playing tetherball,

hanging out in the bubble,
going down the slide,

having a snack,
stealing my glasses,

and finally driving the stroller homeward.

We love this weather!