Halloween

Today was Halloween.  The kiddos wore their costumes at daycare this morning and performed a combination parade/trick-or-treat for some of the residents of the nursing home whose facilities they share.

Madeline was very excited about her baby beluga costume.

Summer and I both took the day off because Oliver starts at daycare tomorrow.  We spent some time with him in the daycare's baby room today, then took off for a nice, long walk on East Beach in Charlestown, where there are miles of beautiful, undeveloped beach.

Summer spotted a tiny crab.

And, when he woke up, Oliver decided he really liked the beach.

After our walk, we got lunch at George's of Galilee.  Oliver was interested in our clam cakes.

We returned home to prepare for trick-or-treating.

Oliver wore the bear suit that Madeline used to wear when she was tiny.

He and Madeline were ready for trick-or-treating!.

Ilan came over.  He was supposed to be a seagull, but decided he didn't want to wear his wings.

We headed out for adventure.

Madeline and Ilan are adorable.


Shortly after returning home, Ilan and family headed back to Providence.  Meanwhile, Madeline admired her haul.

And Oliver was happy.

Fall week + birthdays

Last Sunday ...

... was Ilan's birthday party -- happy birthday, Ilan!

The rest of the week looked like the next several photos:

Friday night, we got dinner at Spike's.

Saturday was James's birthday party -- happy birthday, James!

Then today ...

... we carved pumpkins!

32 months, 2 months -- 3 videos

Here's a video from September 30:


Monday, Madeline turned 32 months old -- that means another set of chair pictures (this time with company).

Later, Oliver took a bath.

Wednesday ...

... Oliver had some tummy time ...

... and surprised Summer!



Thursday, Oliver turned two months old.

Friday, Oliver was fussy and had a fever, so I came home early with Tylenol in tow.  The house was so nice and fall-ish that I had to take a picture.

After I worked from home for some time, I did the crossword with Oliver.

Today, Oliver was happy -- and fever free.

We went to some craft stores in an effort to find raw materials for Madeline's requested Baby Beluga costume.

After dinner there was a little sibling love-fest at the table.

Then it was bedtime.