Halloween 2011

I had fun dressing Landon up for Halloween. Thanks to Grandma and Grandpa Call who sent us the cute dinosaur costume! I loved it on him, especially when he would crawl and his little tail would wag:) Landon had fun playing at the playgroup Halloween party on Friday morning. Then the two of us went to the ward trunk or treat Friday night. Brad was at work:(. Brad talked me into to wearing his old football jersey to the trunk or treat. It suits me, right?! Then, tonight Landon helped me pass out candy. We had quite a few trick or treaters. He seemed to be enjoying all the visitors and made lots of cute sounds and faces for them:)

 We had to get a pic with one of the several dinosaurs at the activity:)

 Landon was so curious about what was going on with all of the trick or treaters outside

 Evidence of the cold he picked up last Friday at playgroup:( A sick little kid was hauling his sippy cup everywhere and of course Landon got his hands on it and took a sip. I guess it's part of being a kid, but I'm a little annoyed that this could have been avoided. Oh well, hopefully he sleeps better tonight. 

 "Okay, that's enough fun for one night"

"All done!" (okay he didn't really say that, but I'm just guessing that's what he was thinking:))

This video is kind of long, but I wanted to post it for the grandparents of course:) He does wag his tail pretty cute in that costume. Just ignore my commentary, maybe just turn down the volume cause I sound kind of ridiculous:) 

My attempt at taking pictures of our zany boy

Last week I decided it was really time to take some more pictures of our sweet little boy. Well it's not so easy anymore. He'd be right where I wanted him so I'd snap a shot and by the time the picture actually was taken, he'd be half way across the room. Okay that's an exaggeration, but that's what it felt like. I'm not used to him being so fast! He really wanted the camera. Unfortunately for him, he did not get his way:) Maybe I'll have to get him a pretend one. 

He is crawling like a champ! He loves cruising around using furniture for support, but he's not all that interested in walking yet. Whenever we try to practice with him he just collapses his legs. But he did stand up by himself for a second yesterday. I loved the look on his face! I could tell that it was a strange feeling for him. Slowly but surely he is making progress. Don't worry, it doesn't stop him from getting into everything! Last week Brad babyproofed the cupboards and drawers in the kitchen by putting those latch things on them. Landon was throwing fits for a couple of days when he realized he couldn't open them because he had loved opening the drawers and cupboards and emptying them out. We are mean parents, aren't we?! 

We thought he was ready to switch over to one nap a day, but after trying it for five days, we decided he's not quite ready. He was so sleepy by lunch and dinner that he would hardly eat. He would just fuss and rub his eyes. And he wasn't sleeping as soundly at night. So back to two naps a day. 

We just love this little boy to pieces. It tugs at my heart when he waves and says "Daaad" (I'm trying to teach him mom, but I think it's adorable the way he says dad:)).  I can't believe he's getting into the toddler stage. Everyday I just think about how I need to capture these moments because they move to the next stage so quickly. I love when he reaches his little hands up to my face pulls me to look at him. It reminds me to be in the moment and enjoy the present. Kids are so good at that. I am learning from him all the time.