halloween

Cian had a blast this year for Halloween. Unlike last year when he didn't want to wear a costume, this year he has wanted to be Nemo since August and has told everyone at school what he is going to be.

Here are a couple of shots from his parade at school -

Our sad nemo - a little overwhelmed by all of the people

 

Cian and his buddy tommy (Superman) enjoying their post parade treat

Time for trick or treating in our neighborhood

Lila, Beau and Cian

I love this costume!

All the neighborhood kids (with 4 more on the way!) Deanna, Bryce, Beau, Reese, Cian, Lila, Grace and Matty

Milk and Cookies

Adorable little video of Cian explaining how you dunk your cookie. An important lesson Pop Pop taught Cian a while ago. (don't see a video? Videos don't play on mobile devices. Go to your computer and check it out. Its adorable!)

Fall weekends

We have been enjoying our fall weekends - visiting pumpkin patches (no tractor rides though, Cian refuses to go near them!), looking at pumpkins (an all day event if you let Cian) and running. Of course, always running.

Hanging out with Rhi and giant straw people at Shady Brook Farms

The 2.5 seconds Cian stood still

This is how Cian spent most of the day, running. This mommy was exhausted by the end of the day!

Corn Maze with my horrible sense of direction. Not a good mix!

Little Shea

Meet our new little niece! Sarah and Kevin had their little baby girl ~ Shea Madelyn Blair was born Sept 16th. Weighing 7lb 15 oz  and was 21". And red hair! She is adorable!!

Shea and Uncle Brian

Knees and Hair - both got cut up

Life with a toddler means lots and lots of bruises!  Cian's knees have had a rough time this summer. Soon after skinning both knees, he fell down again. He then turns around and tells me and Gma "I have to be more careful". Yes! Please! Before social services pays us a visit!

And then, me feeling like I have no control over certain things and was in a huge rut decided to cut my hair even shorter. So, no longer in a rut but now totally undecided on my hair. I'm now confused and have no control. That doesn't sound like a good combo!

Summer Vacation in Sea Isle

It seems like I can't get posts up on time. Trying to catch up now. Here are some photos from our annual shore vacation. How I love spending a week by the water every year!

All packed up and ready to go! New car, a lot more space!

Holding hands as they walk to the beach!

of course, let's go to the beach to play in a pool!

Carter's first beach vacation

Adults night out!

Pop pop doing arts and crafts with the boys

Breakfast out - don't judge that Cian is eating a lollipop. Or has a drink umbrella in his hat. 

Playing on the deck

ahhh these two are too cute

Chasing pop pop on the deck

Lacey and Sarah chilling out

lots of playing in the sand this year

and reading for the adults (except those with newborns!)

sometimes its exhausting playing in the sand and you need to lie down

Carter hanging out with daddy

a boy and his PB&J

Playing "tennis" with daddy

More reading

The biggest mess- spongebob popsicle!

family photos

Mike's takeout

these two had such a blast together

JB's seaweed sandcastle

flying kites

Jackson having a chat with Sarah

Jackson rolling around in the sand! too funny!

Last night at the shore : (

Heading Home with one last treat