Halloween 2010

Owen seemed to enjoy "trick-or-treating"...this was basically his first year wandering around with his bucket and all. He wasn't always quite sure what to think about it (maybe that had something to do with his mom acting like the paparazzi...who knows), but when he saw the bucket of candy he was usually pretty excited to pick something out. The costume was simple, but cute...our little fireman (or as he calls himself...a "whew-man"). Owen and [second] cousin, Mackenzie.

Carving Pumpkins 2010

The finished product...All lit up!

It's a new fad!

Owen is starting a new trend...upside-down sunglasses!

Outdoor Fun

I just had to share this video...Owen's latest outdoor fun! My little stunt man is "back out!"

Sit-n-Spin

I finally took a video of this...Owen is getting the hang of how to use his "Sit-n-Spin."

Dance - Week 5

Monday, October 11th
Week five of dance was totally focused around what Owen wanted to do...as he was the only one who showed up for class. And since Daddy stayed home, we didn't get any pictures again this week. We have found that Owen participates the best when he gets to dance with a prop...Miss Lauren has introduced a couple of "friends" (stuffed animals) that watch and/or dance with the children. Owen danced around with a penguin this week and also really likes waving around the scarves. Until next week...

Dance - Week 4

Sorry to disappoint but we have no pictures from dance class this week...both Jake and I decided to participate with Owen in class to see if it would help him. During our last two weeks, Owen will suddenly decide that he would like the other parent in class with him. Per the teacher, Miss Lauren, we both joined in. He just wasn't quite into dancing tonight...until Miss Lauren pulled out some fake leaves that we got to dance with...and drop to the ground....spin around...that was a fun activity. Hopefully we can get some pictures next week!

Apple Orchard & Pumpkin Patch 2010

We visited Apple Jack Orchards in Delano on a beautiful, sun-shiny, Sunday morning. We were ready to head out to pick our own apples and look for a small pumpkin.

First, we had to stop and wait for Owen to navigate his way through the maze. He found the middle!Then, it was time to go for a ride on the "cow train" (pulled by a John Deere Gator). Owen was very excited to get in his seat...but as the ride took off he wasn't too happy that mom and dad weren't going along. Maybe next year he will enjoy the ride more.At last...off to pick apples. Unfortunately, due to the irregular weather pattern we have had this year there was a frost in May that destroyed many blooms and the orchard was very bare. Any apples we found were treasures! We still enjoyed walking amongst all of the trees and searching for any good apples. And just like last year...we watched Owen perform the "sit test" on pumpkins! So cute!

At 2 years old...almost 3 feet tall...and showing off our pick from the pumpkin patch.