Halloween

I am posting this picture today because I'm not sure if Jonathan will be willing to put his costume back on again tomorrow!

Allergy Walk: Year 3

 Yesterday was the FARE Walk to End Food Allergies. We've done this walk to support Christopher's friend Giles for the past three years. It was a beautifully warm day in Kansas City and it was a great day to be out! The color this year was purple which, apparently, Jonathan does not know what to make of...

Still Harvesting

I'm glad I didn't take all of the plants out of our garden beds because look at what we are still harvesting! Its October 27th and we got some kale, green peppers and tomatoes!

How to Entertain Oneself

While we were waiting with Holly at the vet yesterday, Jonathan took it upon himself to pass the time in a very cute way...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdO9X-IKSQE

Party Time

Our busy weekend was topped off for Jonathan with a birthday party for Ari and Asher at J's favorite place--My Gym! He had a great time playing with the "bigger" kids. He even got involved in a game of red light/green light and duck duck goose (I wish I had the latter on video. It was hilarious!). Another highlight, besides cake, was the swinging zip line...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEAf1vM4rl4

Another fun thing we did this weekend was going to the pumpkin patch. We went to Johnson Farms again and it was a beautiful day. The boys picked out great pumpkins and what would fall be without donuts and cider?

No!

Jonathan loves to tell us "no" whenever he gets the chance. It's not too bad, just typical 2 year-old stuff. When we were leaving dinner tonight at Ted's, he was saying "no" in a really loud, funny voice. My response was "What does that mean J?" To which Jonathan says, "No means no." We laughed so hard, as did he!

Garden Shut Down

Even though the weather has been beautiful this weekend, we needed to start shutting down the garden. Above is my garden plot with everything removed but the kale (which is still giving). We will be working on dismantling Christopher's plot next weekend. It has been a fun adventure growing our food this season and we look forward to what we will grow next year!

Leaves!

The boys have been having some fun in the leaves!

Piano Recital

Christopher had his school piano recital this afternoon. Here is video of him playing "Aria" by Bach...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrhYIILNzVM

Yes, Maybe So

I wish I could put a permanent voice recorder on Jonathan. He says new things almost every few hours! One of my favorites stems from a Wee Sing CD we listen to in the car. Actually, it's a couple of songs that are "jump roping songs" so if you were ever a 9 year-old girl, you probably have heard it. I don't know all the words, but the catchy part goes "Yes, no, maybe so, yes no, maybe so." The other day out of nowhere I asked J if he wanted something (I don't remember what) and he said, "Yes, maybe so with a big grin on his face. It is definitely my favorite thing he says at the moment!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk5l6yxdXYQ

Kasey Day!

11 years ago today, we met our sweet Snuggles for the first time! Kasey Moe came to us from Independence, Missouri and has lived with us through one apartment, two houses, two kids and one crazy sister (Holl Balls). She also apparently has a secret admirer. We love you Kasey Moe! 

2!

This sweet little baby turned two yesterday! We have had a lovely weekend celebrating with friends and family, and Jonathan has been perfecting his use of the word "no" as well. On Saturday we had friends over for a party as well as Grandma and Grandpa from New York and Grammy from the OP!

 Jonathan was very excited about opening his presents! He especially loved the stuffed dog that Noah gave him but he also got some Daniel Tiger and Paw Patrol toys along with a small collection of Duplos. And he really loved his basketball net from Grandma and Grandpa that he can finally reach on his own!

And today Jonathan got to go to Deanna Rose with Grandma and Grandpa for a little bit. 

It was a fun birthday weekend!